Director of HR – The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi

Job Summary

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Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is a global hotel company with properties located in major cities and four continents under The Langham Hotels and Resorts and Cordis Hotels and Resorts brands. It is the hospitality arm of Great Eagle Holdings, a leading property development company in Hong Kong.

Located in the heart of Shanghai’s entertainment hub, The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi is adjacent to the retail utopia of Huai Hai Road, known as the Champs Elysees of the East, blending traditional Chinese elements with chic contemporary style, 357 guest rooms and suites that envelop travelers in spacious comfort. You will be leading a passionate Human Resources team to deliver high standards in colleague experience & engagement in alignment with the culture and values of Langham Hospitality Group as Brand Ambassador.

Key Responsibilities

To oversee and direct all HR initiatives/activities within the hotel, including Personnel, Compensation and Benefit, Colleague Experience and Learning and Development;

To be a Business Partner of the hotel’s Managing Director and other Executive Committee Members, with a strong emphasis on driving results;

To be the major Change Agent in ensuring colleague manpower, operational efficiencies, learning and development together with total awards are all in line with both the hotel business strategies and real-time operational needs;

To have solid local market labor law knowledge and practices combined with a caring approach in handling all colleague related matters;

Responsible for creating excellent colleague experiences and engagements, targeting to be the Employer of Choice in local market.

Requirement

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Qualifications

Ø Minimum of a Diploma in HR or Business;

Ø At least 8-10 years’ experience in HR function of which 3-5 years must be in DOHR position within the Hospitality industry;

Ø Shanghai working experience is a mandatory requirement;

Ø Excellent knowledge of local labour law, particularly as it applies to hospitality;

Ø Self-motivated, goal-oriented, results driven;

Ø Focused on being the Employer of Choice by creating excellent colleague experience;

Ø Have a business partner mentality;

Ø Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, reflected in the ability to lead and motivate team;

Ø Fluent spoken and written Mandarin and English;

Ø Legally authorized to work in China.

Terms of employment

. Full time