People Officer
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
To support our commitment to nurturing the wellbeing and professional career of our members, we have a new opportunity for a People Officer to join our People Partnering team in Hong Kong, serving part of a diverse community of over 2,800 designers, planners, engineers, advisors and experts in the geography who are committed to shaping a greener, better and more sustainable world! This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an aspiration to drive stronger member engagement and leadership success through collaborations. This role will be a permanent full-time role based in Hong Kong, reporting to a People Business Partner.
As a People Officer, you will
· Provide strategic advice, discover business needs, support in annual budgeting, manpower planning, performance management, complex / senior staff case management. Develop and provide comprehensive analysis and provide detailed summary to inform people decisions.
· Partner with People COE and business leaders to conduct capability analysis and other people analytics to identify gaps and solutions. Provide strategic advice and solutions in retaining and shaping a fit-for-purpose workforce
· Assist in building strong, cross-departmental and multi-geographical collaborations to meet business needs and bring impacts in a consistent and wholistic way to the business.
· Support HRIS system implementation and roll out. Assist local adaptation to global standards.
· Champion Arup’s values and continue building a humane organization with leaders where diversity and equity are embraced and where members are respected, cared and supported in building their professional career.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
What We Offer You?
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we
serve.
Is this role right for you?
· Degree or above in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related discipline
· At least 6 years of relevant experience from sizable companies. Regional experience is preferred but not necessary
· Good understanding of Human Resources operations, strong analytical skills, and experience with HR metrics and reporting
· Adopt a hands-on, flexible and detail-oriented approach to work.
· Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
· Strong client servicing mindset and solution consulting orientation
· Strong negotiation, communications, interpersonal skills and influence; solutions- oriented problem-solving.
· Proficiency in written English, Chinese and spoken Cantonese
· Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word. Knowledge of Power BI will be advantageous.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Cindy.wong@arup.com
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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