Head of HR, Asia

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

THE ROLE

The Head of HR, Asia is expected to operate as a true business partner to regional leadership and global stakeholders in the planning and execution of Sotheby’s people programmes across the region. In this fast-paced matrix environment, you will be leading a team to ensure effective, timely and professional delivery of the full scope of HR services for the region.

You will be an integral contributor to the work of the international HR team and will be expected to proactively collaborate with counterparts in America and Europe. You will lead a client-focused team to ensure that Human Resources practices are conducted in a professional manner to meet company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Asia leadership team and divisional business leaders with strategic HR insights, talent management, performance management, workforce and compensation planning
• Lead a high-functioning HR team focused on timeliness, professionalism and partnership
• Continually work to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and transfer of workflows to enhance efficiencies and self-service delivery models
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business line and function leaders, supporting the Asia leadership team in managing to the budget and developing talent
• Manage employee relations matters and mitigate people risks, acting as coach and point of escalation for local and regional matters
• Provide expert advice and HR insight as it relates to hiring needs, organisational design, potential acquisitions and any other relevant initiatives across the region
• Ensure full legal compliance and financial prudence when partnering with the business
• Through effective leadership of the HR team, ensure employment records are maintained to a standard that meets internal and external audit requirements

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Degree educated required
• 12+ years of professional experience preferred, 5+ in people management role
• Strong expertise in all areas of HR management including organization design and workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, management training,  compensation planning, etc
• Effective leadership skills, both in building teams and working across functions
• Strong business acumen and analytic skills
• Outstanding influencing skills and proven coaching capability
• Leader in collaboration capabilities
• Strong planning and organizing skills; including proven project management expertise
• Ability to lead a team, including during times of change, through collaboration and adaptation of leadership style as necessary
• Cantonese or Mandarin

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