Human Resources Officer, China (CHI-HR-0015)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/TEAM

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND WHY

Reporting to the HR Services Manager, you will support all operational aspects of HR which include on-boarding, contract extension, termination, leave management and data analysis. Your role is to provide general HR services to ensure in line with corporate compliance and audit requirement and maintain and update all HR records, data and reports to ensure accuracy.

WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT IT

You will act as a role model for best practice in the area of HR and to keep up to date with British Council policies and procedures and local Chinese law. It is an opportunity to ensure all duties are delivered in line with the British Council’s policy on Child Protection and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and these is taken into account when planning and delivering activity.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To be considered successful for this role, you will bring along your knowledge of China Labour and Social Security Law. It is essential that you have a Bachelor’s Degree alongside with language proficiency in English C1 (Aptis, IELTS 6 or equivalent) and Chinese C1 (HSK 5 or equivalent). Knowledge of e-HR system or experience with payroll would be advantageous.

Our work makes a lasting difference by building more inclusive societies and supporting people’s prospects.

Together, we can do more.

NEXT STEPS

For more information please see Role profile and British Council Generic Behaviours

ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

Valuing diversity is essential to the British Council’s work. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to try and avoid unjustified discrimination, recognizing discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights.

All staff worldwide is required to ensure their behavior is consistent with our policies.

The British Council is a full member of Keeping Children Safe (KCS) and has achieved level 1 child safe certification. We believe that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC, 1989 and that every child matters - everywhere in the world. In line with the British Council's Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks including criminal record checks, in line with legal requirements.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE

While various measures have been put in place by the government to help curb pollution in China, there are still potential health issues associated with the poorer air quality. The British Council does its utmost to provide a working environment that minimises employees’ exposure to pollutants, however, anyone wishing to work in the cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou or Chongqing should be aware of the situation.