WeLab Group - Assistant Manager, Group People & Culture

WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, operates two digital banks (WeLab Bank and Bank Saqu) as well as multiple online financial services in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Indonesia, with over 70 million individual users and over 700 enterprise customers. WeLab uses game-changing technology to help users access credit, save money, and enjoy their financial journey.

At WeLab, we always put our people first. Embarking on a career with WeLab means being part of the driving force to make financial services accessible for everyone. In our flat and agile organization, you will get all the opportunities to make real impacts and deliver change. Most importantly, while you achieve greatness, we will ensure you have an amazing experience at WeLab! 

Our team is energetic and passionate who can deliver and execute, and we are looking for intellectually curious, open-minded, and smart-working individuals who are just as passionate as we are about making financial services enjoyable. 

Join us to build a better financial future for everyone! 

About You:

• You're a go-getter with mad juggling skills (or multiple hats) who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment 


• You enjoy doing purpose-led and meaningful work 


• You have a strong thirst for knowledge and are driven to find solutions that don't exist yet 


• You are comfortable with ambiguity and extremely resourceful (in your past life, you could've been a detective) 


• You always find a way to get things done without sacrificing the quality of your work, integrity, and values 


• No task is off limits for you 


• You are humble and prioritize the success of the team over your own with an eagerness to help those around you 


• You don't shy away from challenges and can bounce back from setbacks

About this role:

• As an Assistant Manager of People & Culture, you will play an impactful role in building and nurturing our most valuable asset – our People. Your primary focus will be attracting talent and fostering a high-performance culture to support our ambitious growth plans. You will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team focused on driving innovation and business success.
  

What you’ll do and what success looks like in this role:

• Partner with HRBPs and hiring managers to develop and execute recruitment strategies, as well as manage the entire recruitment cycle, including the development of search plan, sourcing channels, and delivery to ensure successful closure within the identified time frame.


• Build stakeholder relationships and communicate consistently throughout the recruitment cycle to ensure all parties involved in the hiring process are managed effectively.


• Build recruitment dashboards and analyze key metrics to generate insights and drive resourcing effectiveness.


• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.


• Manage the pre-employment onboarding operations and requirements in a timely manner.


• Develop relationships with external talent communities, education institutions, and other talent channels to ensure a solid talent pipeline.


• Work closely with HRBPs in other People & Culture initiatives including, but not limited to, talent mapping, employer branding, improved talent acquisition strategy, employee engagement and talent development programs.


• Stay on top of market trends of talent acquisition and competitive landscape to drive continuous improvement to attract top talent for the organization.

What is required and what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resources, business, or related disciplines


• At least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or generalist role, ideally in a fast-paced and dynamic environment


• Good influencing skills with an ability to manage multiple stakeholders


• Able to formulate a sustainable recruitment strategy


• Able to manage multi-tasking and handle conflicting demands


• A good team player and with a #nevernotmyjob attitude


• Attentive to details and possess good organizational skills


• Clear and concise written and verbal communication in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)


• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  

Perks and Benefits to enrich your experience at WeLab:

• Learning and development stipend - we value lifelong learning and believe the best way to invest in our employees is to encourage them to continue to learn 


• Wellness and happiness – Numerous activities to let you focus on your physical and mental wellbeing. We allow flexible time offs to take care of personal matters and to enjoy time with family and friends 


• Comfortable and positive work environment – Open plan office for easy collaboration and social with your colleagues, or branch out into your own thinking pods when needed, with FREE food and drinks for when you want to recharge 


• Work smart, play hard – Connect with your colleagues over food and drinks at the stocked pantry, in the spacious social area with board games and a ping pong table, or over activities like hiking, yoga, badminton, etc. 


• A big and contagious smile on everyone’s face to make you happier :) 

WeLab’s Awards & Recognitions:

• Asia Banking Finance Retail Banking Awards: Virtual Bank of the Year - Hong Kong  


• CNBC Disruptor 50: the only Hong Kong-based company on the list 


• Financial Times Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies: #2 in ranking  


• The Chinese University of Hong Kong “Corporate Innovation Index”: #1 in ranking 
  

We offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining this exciting team, please apply with resume via the "Apply" button below.

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