Senior Manager HR (Franchise)

Acts as a strategic business partner and coach to the China Franchise & Wholesale organisation on all relevant people management issues. It supports the team in ensuring that the best HR strategies and value-adding services are provided to attract, develop, motivate and retain talent in Franchise & Wholesale functions. The position sits within the People & Culture team and works with Franchise & Wholesale, Offline Management, Regional HR, HR Talent, HR Rewards and HR Operations.

• Act as a consultant on all HR-related topics to leaders and employees of the support area, including but not limited to headcount planning, team structure, culture building, performance and talent management, and employee relations, coordinating with global partners where needed.
• Work closely with Franchise & Wholesale functional leaders to understand business needs and translate business priorities into HR initiatives to enable business acceleration and drive change management plans.
• Support the Senior Director HR in maintaining a high level of communication with the Franchise & Wholesale Management team and contribute to decision-making on structuring and developing the team.
• Support and execute the landing of global and China people strategy in Franchise & Wholesale.
• Facilitate the annual salary round and promotions/salary adjustment process for the Franchise & Wholesale team in accordance with company policies and processes.
• Build a talent pipeline with robust succession plans for critical positions within Franchise & Wholesale.
• Support the implementation of Personnel & Management Development tools and concepts.
• Provide insights on the rewarding system, including external competitiveness and commission scheme.
• Prepare HR reports on a regular basis and monitor dashboards and analytic trends.

• University degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7–8 years of HR management experience.
• Good understanding of the consumer goods industry.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
• HR capabilities including change management, organisational design, talent management and employee relations.
• Business acumen including knowledge of the Franchise & Wholesale business model, value chain and key operating model.
• Ability to work as a good team player with basic management skills.
• Customer-oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal skills.
• Good coaching skills and ability to act as a trusted advisor.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Openness to new approaches and active support for change.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and agile working environment.

• Commercial function support experience.

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