Lead Expert, PD & Culture

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Major Tasks & Responsibilities

Strategy & Framework

• Design and continuously optimize the overall strategy and framework in the areas of PD Learning & Training and Culture in view of the outside-in business context as of today and tomorrow as well as global guidance;

• Lead the product portfolio development and innovation in alignment with global CoE-PD and OD chapter directions as well as China business needs;

Delivery & Consultancy

• Lead the definition design and delivery of PD & Culture initiatives at the top level of COV organizations in China in close collaboration with respective BP teams;

• Serve as the go-to expert and thought partner to senior stakeholders and BP leads providing state-of-the-art insights and consultancy to address business agenda and challenges through people learning and culture;

• Lead the regional and local cascade and customization of global PD & Culture initiatives with continual oversight enabling and consultancy to BP teams;

Team Coordination

• Coordinate the day-to-day work of the PD & Culture team in China including work allocation project assignment and progress oversight of VS1 team members to ensure delivery quality and team effectiveness;

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture with a shared outside-in view and continuous learning mindset;

Global & APAC Connectivity

• Act as the country liaison and active member in the global CoE-PD and OD chapters ensuring alignment contribution to global products and projects and bringing global best practices into China context;

• Coordinate the APAC PD & Culture community to foster synergy leverage and best practice exchange across the region;

External & Ecosystem

• Manage strategic relations with external partners and continuously source best practices and future trends to enrich the organizations PD & Culture agenda;

• Lead or contribute to global projects workstreams or local programs from initial phase to implementation.

Work Relations

Internal

• HR in China: LT BP Teams HRP HR Delivery

• Global CoE-PD and OD Chapters

• HR Heads and Covestro Representatives in APAC

• China Country Council Managers Employees

External

• Third Party Partners

• Expert HR Circles

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in HR Business Studies or equivalent disciplines;

• Min. 12 years of HR work experience with min. 10 years deeply rooted in the areas of People Development Learning & Training and/or Culture as expert and/or BP role;

• State-of-the-art expertise in People Development Learning & Training and Culture with proven track records in product portfolio development and project management;

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate team work and lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment;

• Passion for people and organization with the ability to translate it into value-creating solutions;

• Strong in business insights strategic and conceptual thinking;

• Fluent in both written and verbal English and Mandarin;

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to lead virtually and cultivate a culture of innovation collaboration and accountability;

• Able to operate at both strategic and operational levels and drive for results in a multicultural environment;

• Excellent consulting facilitation analytical and coaching skills; competent in managing complexity and taking initiative;

• Embrace lifelong learning; strong in TTT (Train the Trainer).

YOUR APPLICATION
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