People leadCathay Pacific

PPL - People
Manila, Philippines
Cathay Pacific
Application Deadline
18 Jul 2022
Company Description
Let your passion fly! We're proud to be one of the world's leading airlines. Our reputation is built on a long track record of success, an ongoing commitment to our home Hong Kong, and on the delivery of customer service that's straight from the heart. All of this is possible due to our talented people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to being the best. Our global family can open up a world of opportunities for you. This means that your first role at Cathay Pacific won't be your last. It could take you anywhere. Join us and discover just how far you can go!
Role Introduction
To be the local point of contact on all Human Resources processes, policies and practices
for the country team. The role has responsibility for all day to day people processes and
enquiries and is a key local advisor to the Country Manager and line managers and is
supported by experts in the regional team to develop and deliver the people strategy
relevant to each country.
Key Responsibilities
Local People Expertise and Processes
Provide reliable and approachable point of contact for HR queries from the local team
Act as contact for union relationships or employee committee relationships on a day to day level and be able to cater for different requests from employees
Conduct committee meetings to support key objectives of employee and company groups including safety committees, focus groups or consultation meetings
Ensure that Cathay people processes are conducted in an accurate and customer focused manner; all people processes are conducted in a compliant manner and work with regional teams to address any compliance issues
Ensure key processes such as timekeeping, leave and attendance, payroll and related administration are done in an effective manner and that country line managers and employees are well informed of processes and policies
Ensure local people data is accurate and updated within the relevant systems
Provide input on local legal requirements or industrial circumstances to the regional team
Assist preparation of annual staff budgets and remuneration review processes and analysis and communications to support this
Provide in Country People Support
Provide advice and support to line managers and Country Manager on day to day people issues and concerns
Act as a point for reporting people issues raised in country including discrimination, bullying or harassment, health and safety or conflict resolution
Support Country Manager to create a positive and supportive culture within the Cathay operation such as supporting the cascade of key communications around strategy or people processes
Provide immediate and hands-on support to people issues that emerge and escalate
to regional team for ongoing support in a timely manner
Respond as first point of contact to any business risks, business continuity or
Emergency and Accident people response requirements
Support country management team with any other initiatives or task as reasonably requested
Execution of Global and Regional Initiatives
Under guidance of the regional team, activate and execute local programs to drive engagement, performance culture, training, reward, recognition to help nurture the Cathay culture
Communicate key people policy changes or programs to local team with relevant local context
Provide valued local input on design and development of programs via the regional team and within the broader global people team
Provide detailed feedback on global initiatives and how they are working in local context
Work very closely with Regional Engagement, Development and Performance Manager, Regional Employee Relations and Policy Manager, and Regional Talent Acquisition Lead (if applicable) to understand and implement regional and global people strategies
People Development, Engagement and Performance Management
Lead, support and encourage own team to achieve success
Build a strong and motivated team, ensuring the right organizational structure and the right people are in place to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamwork
Supervise and mentor direct reports, encouraging effective collaboration
Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay's core values
Develop employees with high potential and identify learning opportunities to ensure appropriate training and development
Maintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performance
Actively engage with employees to enhance communication and their understanding of department goals
Enhance the employee experience in line with role level and internal brand promise
E&A
Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required
Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Degree in Human Resources or related discipline (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
4+ years of experience
Strong attention to detail
Good communicator
Ability to handle conflict and mediate to achieve a timely and positive outcome
Has an approachable and open style of communication
Practical knowledge of Human Resource compliance and processes
Collaborative and works well with remote teams
Proactive and energetic
High levels of integrity, trusted and able to exercise discretion
Cathay Pacific

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time