SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full- and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 550 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position:
Senior Human Resources Manager (25260492)
The School aims to complete registration as a post-secondary college within the next three years, committed to enhancing the internationalisation and diversification of higher education, and developing distinctive and professional programmes that address the manpower needs of society. It is seeking a suitable candidate to lead and develop the Human Resources Section through a period of strategic change of the School. The appointee is to take charge of various human resources management functions, including manpower planning, compensation and benefits, recruitment and performance management, employee relations, policies and committee work etc. Once this strategic development is solidified, it is planned that the role will evolve with a long-term prospect.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and preferably a higher degree in human resources management, with a proven track record in sizeable organisations, and at least 7 years of solid human resources management and supervisory experience. The right candidate should have excellent interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills to oversee the full employee lifecycle, manage implementation of HR management systems, improve work processes and to tackle complex HR issues. The appointee is expected to have excellent communication skills with a high standard of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua), and good knowledge of legal compliance and employment-related ordinances. Experience in tertiary education setting and/or knowledge on the development of the self-financing post-secondary education section is an advantage.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Further appointment will be subject to mutual agreement.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
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