Human Resources Manager, Central Functions

About the role:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven HR Manager who will report directly to the Director Human Resource, Central Functions and Learning & Development of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Greater China & Southeast Asia, based in Shanghai, China. The mission is to translate business strategy into impactful people initiatives, foster a high-performing culture, and drive organizational effectiveness to support our ambitious growth in central functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic counsel on organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.
• Partner with Centre of Excellence (CoE) to localize and implement division HR strategies, policies, and programs.
• Utilize HR analytics and reporting to provide insights that inform management decisions and track key people metrics.

Talent Management & Development

• Manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process, including critical management-level hires.
• Drive the annual talent review, succession planning, and career development initiatives to build a robust leadership pipeline.
• Lead the performance management cycle, coaching managers to cultivate a high-performance culture and address development needs.

HR Operations & Employee Experience

• Ensure smooth delivery of all HR operational services, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and positive employee experience.
• Proactively monitor legal and regulatory updates, ensuring 100% compliance and implementing necessary policy or process changes.
• Guide managers on complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and a balance of empathy and business acumen.
• Champion our company culture by leading engagement initiatives and transformation projects that enhance team collaboration and effectiveness.

Compensation & Budget Support

• Support the implementation of compensation & benefits strategies and participate in the annual salary review process.
• Provide crucial data and support for HR budgeting, annual audits, and compliance checks.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, 5 years and above of progressive HR Manager experience in fast paced, dynamic and high growth environment
• Experienced Human Resources professional, well-rounded understanding of HR functions and able to collaborate with subject matter experts in all HR disciplines
• Proven track record as a strategic business partner, adept at building trusted relationships with senior leaders and influencing without direct authority.
• Comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of all HR disciplines: talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and HR reporting/data analysis.
• High learning agility and resilience, with a proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed global organization.
• Experience in supporting central functions (e.g., Innovation, Product Development) is a plus (desired)
• Strong project management skills and experience leading organizational change initiatives (desired)