People Partner, Edelman Hong Kong and Taiwan
People Partner, Edelman Hong Kong and Taiwan
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31-08-2025
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We are seeking a People Partner to join our Asia Pacific People team. This role is rooted in Edelmans core values of trust The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence The Freedom to be Constantly Curious The Courage to do the Right Thing and The Commitment to Positively Impact Society. Values that underpin our approach to leadership collaboration and employee experience. This is a Strategic HR professional role that focus on our people nurturing potential building connection and fostering a sense of belonging while co-creating and executing a people strategy that fuels business outcomes.
As a key member of our Local and Regional Team you are a strategic partner to our business leaders in Hong Kong and Taiwan and will be responsible for development and execution of people strategy connected to business outcomes. You will proactively lead initiatives that shape culture improve team and organization effectiveness and create inclusive high-performance environments.
As a People Partner and in the spirit of a One People Team mindset you will work collaboratively with our Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Operations teams to deliver a cohesive and high-impact people strategy. Youll partner with COEs who lead the design and activation of programs in Talent Acquisition DEIB Learning & Development Talent Management and Total Rewards leveraging their deep expertise to embed best practices across the business.
In parallel you will stay closely connected to our People Operations team which is focused on delivering day-to-day employee experience ensuring compliance and managing core operational and transactional people processes. This integrated model enables People Partners to focus on strategic future-oriented work that drives organizational health and effectiveness while supported by specialized and operational excellence from across the People function.
Key Responsibilities
Trusted Advisor and Strategic Partner
Serve as a strategic advisor and sounding board to leadership on people-related matters.
Provide strategic counsel on organizational design leadership effectiveness and cultural transformation.
Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to co-create and influence talent decisions.
Act as a role model for Edelmans values - The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence The Freedom to be Constantly Curious The Courage to do the Right Thing and The Commitment to Positively Impact Society.
Talent Strategy & Organization Design
Partner with leaders to design and execute forward-looking talent strategies aligned with business goals.
Lead organization design efforts including workforce planning role clarity and structure optimization.
Support local market leadership by aligning talent strategy with cultural and market-specific dynamics.
Problem Solving & Executive Coaching
Provide thought leadership and coaching to leaders on complex issues including team effectiveness
leadership development and strategic alignment.
Lead strategic problem-solving on ambiguous or sensitive people issues.
Change Managementand Organization Transformation
Lead and execute change management efforts for organizational transformations ensuring employee engagement and alignment throughout the process.
Provide strategic guidance on communication plans adoption strategies and impact assessment.
Employee Relations Management
Take ownership of escalated or complex people matters working with the People Team Legal and Business leaders to shape strategic responses and ensure effective execution.
Guide leaders on systemic issue resolution fostering a healthy workplace culture and high-performance environment.
Talent Retention Succession and Market Engagement
Champion talent retention strategies that reinforce engagement development and long-term career growth.
Proactively identify and engage with internal and external talent aligned to the firms growth ambitions and market priorities.
Cultivate robust pipelines of future-ready talent through strong industry networks and targeted engagement.
Lead succession planning efforts to ensure leadership continuity across business-critical roles and functions.
Program Delivery (One People Team)
Ability to flex seamlessly between strategic leadership and hands-on execution able to dial up or down as needed with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver with impact.
Act as the strategic connector between business needs and different people teams (e.g. COEs HR operations) for initiatives related to performance engagement inclusion and capability building.
Ensure effective delivery and adoption of enterprise-wide HR programs by providing business context and feedback loops.
Key Qualifications:
- Ideally 12-15 years of progressive experience in strategic HR roles preferably in multinational or matrixed environments.
- Experience in communications public relations or within the agency sector preferred.
- Deep knowledge of Hong Kong and Taiwan labor laws and employment regulations is essential.
- Proven track record in driving business transformation high-performance culture and leadership alignment.
- Experienced in handling complex case management and employee relations issues with sensitivity and discretion.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Fluent in English and local language (business level); additional language proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to influence at all levels and work collaboratively across functions and cultures.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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