Assistant Manager

Job Purpose Support Corporate Functions and Growth Markets business portfolios and play a key role in enabling the Company’s regional growth agenda. The role provides HR business partnering support, drives people-related initiatives, supports organizational growth and transformation activities, and contributes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), market expansion and workforce integration projects.

Key Responsibilities
HR Business Partnering
• Partner with designated business portfolios to provide HR advice and support on workforce planning, organisation effectiveness, talent management, performance management, employee engagement and people-related matters.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and translate business priorities into practical people solutions.
• Support managers in addressing employee relations, performance, conduct and workplace matters. Growth Markets and Regional Expansion
• Support and execute people-related strategies for Growth Markets and regional expansion initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders and project teams to support new market entry, business establishment and workforce planning activities across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate employment, payroll, mobility, benefits and HR operational requirements for new market setups.
• Monitor labour market trends and workforce regulations and provide recommendations. M&A and Organisational Integration
• Support HR due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments.
• Assess workforce risks, organisational structures, talent implications and employment matters during transactions.
• Contribute to post-acquisition integration, employee communication and change management activities. Talent, Organisation Development and HR Projects
• Support talent review, succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Participate in organisation design and restructuring projects.
• Lead or participate in HR and business transformation projects aligned to Company and Group HR priorities.
• Analyse workforce data and provide data-driven insights and recommendations. Requirements
• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology or related disciplines.
• At least 7–10 years of relevant HR experience, including HR business partnering experience in a sizeable organisation.
• Experience supporting regional businesses and multiple jurisdictions is highly preferred.
• Experience in M&A, workforce integration, business expansion or organisational transformation projects would be an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical and project management skills.
• Good understanding of employment legislation and HR practices, preferably with exposure to multiple Asian markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, HR systems and AI-enabled digital tools. Key Competencies Business Acumen; Strategic Thinking; Stakeholder Management; Relationship Building; Project Management; Change Management; Analytical Thinking; Communication and Influencing; Cross-cultural Collaboration; Agility and Adaptability. About Clp CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia-Pacific region with over 8,000 employees. In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services. We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal.  To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.