HR Associate – Employee Relations  

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyondinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

The Human Resources Department (HRD) is responsible for the development and implementation of AIIB’s human resource strategies, policies, and programs to attract, hire, develop, and retain talent. HRD also provides advice on human resources and corporate culture-related matters to ensure alignment of all relevant policies and actions. It also supports the realization of AIIB’s mission, vision, corporate culture, Corporate Strategy and business goals, specifically in the areas of strategic staffing, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, succession planning, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and recognition and rewards.

The position of HR Associate – Employee Relations (ER) plays a critical supportive role in maintaining positive employee relations and encouraging the promotion of a productive, harmonious, respectful and inclusive work environment at AIIB. Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Officer, the Associate will help interpret the Bank’s relevant internal legal framework – such as the Staff Regulations, Staff Rules, Code of Conduct for Bank Personnel – HR policies, programs and initiatives, and support the ER function to resolve workplace conflicts and manage administrative grievances/complaints. The incumbent will contribute to employee engagement at the Bank through training programs related to employee relations, engage with the Bank’s staff representative body (Staff Council) and support the ER function and HR colleagues to advise stakeholders on people management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and operational support to the Senior Employee Relations Officer (SERO) in the execution of ER/HR related strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with ER’s business goals and objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication between the SERO/ER function, other HR business units, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency on ER-related initiatives and processes.
• From an ER perspective, interpret the Bank’s legal and policy framework, identifying potential gaps in practice and areas of improvement to ensure compliance and consistency across HR policies.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging ER trends, benchmarking, and best practices to support the continuous development and enhancement of ER programs and initiatives.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and methodologies that could improve ER and HR processes, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain the relevant HR data systems and tools, ensuring they are up to date and aligned with the needs of the ER function, facilitating smooth operations.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for ER-related meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Ensure high quality delivery and flawless execution of ER programs and initiatives.
• Perform any other duties/responsibilities assigned by the SERO or Director General of HR.

Requirements:

• Candidates should possess, at the minimum, an advanced law degree (Master’s/LLM/JD) from a recognized educational institution. At least bachelor’s degree in human resources or organizational psychology, master’s degree or higher is an advantage. Substantial relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the identified professional degree qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of law, administrative and institutional law, human resources or organizational psychology, preferably in an employee relations function within an HR Department.
• A strong sense of professionalism, maturity, discretion, emotional intelligence and creativity to independently propose solutions to problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.
• Experience in developing and/or managing projects, ideally related to HR, policy or legal matters.
• Effective organizational abilities, and a strong knowledge of MS Office and HR systems.
• Exhibit the sensitivity required to operate in a diverse multicultural setting.
• Experience working in an international organization or financial institution would be a plus.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.

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