SVP, Team Lead, Employee Relations, Human Resources

Business Function

Group Human Resources has the important role of attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent to ensure that DBS continues to be a competitive employer in Asia. With a well-established team of HR partners, we support and deliver effective people-based solutions and services across businesses. Our goal is to build a high-performance organisation by empowering and engaging our employees. Because we believe that banking is about people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the employee relations functions for HK, and ensure the strategies are fair and inclusive for all employees
• Partner with business stakeholders and HR Relationship Managers to develop and implement practices and programmes with the objective of fostering positive employee relations
• Develop and implement protocol, practices, and procedures to further support senior business stakeholders and HR Relationship Managers in the handling of complex employment matters
• Act as escalation point of contact for complex employee relations issues, including but not limited to employee discipline and misconduct, remediation of employment-related disputes, and employee terminations; leading investigations and solving them in a fair and appropriate manner
• Understand the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture, and ensure that the Bank is compliant with relevant regulations and internal policies and procedures
• Govern the Bank’s employee grievance and disciplinary processes
• Support management with the execution of compliance programs and audits
• Work with in-house legal team in coordination of documentation related to HR employment litigation
• Lead, coach and motivate team member to foster a high-performance work culture

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business or Human Resources Management
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with legal or compliance background is preferred
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities
• Experience in coaching, consulting and advising employees, HR and business stakeholders
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict resolutions.
• Knowledge of employment policies, practices and employment law and regulations. Legal background is preferred
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

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