Assistant Manager – Human Resources

Founded by The Chao Family in 1952, Wah Kwong Group is renowned for its shipping business based in Hong Kong. We own and manage one of the youngest fleets of modern bulk carriers, tankers and LPG carriers in the world. To cope with our expansion plan, we are now looking for high caliber candidate with good working attitude to join our Hong Kong team and become part of our successful stories!

As an Assistant Human Resources Manager, your role is to assist the Head of Human Resources overseeing the effective management of human resources within the ship management company. This is a newly created position and requires you to be knowledgeable in both maritime industry regulations and human resources management principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Staffing: To develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates in various recruitment channels. Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and make staffing advisory aligned with the company’s needs.
• Training and Development: To design and coordinate training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of onshore and offshore members. Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations.
• Performance Management: To conduct performance appraisals, set goals, provide feedback, and address any issues related to employee performance or behavior.
• Compensation and Benefits: To manage salary scales, benefits packages, and ensure they are competitive within the industry. Process payroll and handle any discrepancies that may arise.
• Reporting and Analysis: To prepare regular reports on HR metrics, data analysis, such as staff turnover rates, recruitment statistics, and training effectiveness. Use data to assist decisions and improve HR practices.
• Staff Relations: To act a liaison between the company and employees, including handling grievances, disputes, and ensuring harmonious workplace relations.
• Compliance and Safety: To ensure all HR policies and procedures comply with maritime laws, regulations, and safety standards. Implement measures to promote a safe working environment onshore and offshore.
• Policy Development: To contribute to the creation and revision of HR policies and procedures to align with the Group HR, best practices and regulatory changes.
• Crisis Management: To assist in developing and implementing crisis management plans in case of emergencies or incidents involving onshore and offshore members.
• System Record Keeping: To maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contracts, certifications, training records and accident reports.

To be successful in this role, you should have a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related discipline, as well as at least 5 years’ human resources experience in sizable organizations. You need excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of labour laws and maritime regulations, experience in HR management, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism. You should also possess good problem-solving abilities and advisory skills in complex situations.

We offer a competitive package to the right candidate. Qualified and interested parties please send application quoting the above reference number, your current and expected salary to HR Department via email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information collected will be treated with strict confidential and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidentiality and used for consideration of application for relevant/similar roles only. Applicants not being invited for interview in 6 weeks after job application may consider their application unsuccessful and your personal data will be destroyed after a period of 6 months.