People Development Specialist
Purpose of the Position:
As a leading News organization, SCMP has been navigating a dynamic digital landscape where our people's skillsets and ways of working continue to evolve. The People Development Specialist will play a key role in driving this ongoing growth by implementing learning, people development, employee engagement, and internal communication initiatives. Reporting to the Deputy Head of People, this role bridges developmental initiatives with strategic business priorities, particularly around AI capabilities, while leading internal communication and performance management cycles to ensure our teams are future-ready and deeply connected to SCMP's culture and values.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support end-to-end learning and development activities, including training needs analysis, programme coordination, course development, related logistics, and evaluation to align with shifting business priorities.
- Support the AI enablement programme by coordinating learning initiatives, promoting the adoption of AI tools, and assisting in the development of AI-related learning solutions and resources.
- Champion learning culture: Promote a culture of continuous development across the organisation.
- Manage the project execution and cohort experience for the Graduate Trainee and Internship programs, while driving campus campaigns and employer branding initiatives to attract top talents early.
- Support the execution of employee engagement and culture programs that strengthen organizational values and enhance the overall employee experience.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across teams to deliver cross-functional people initiatives, company town halls, and impactful internal communications that drive alignment and energy.
- Facilitate company-wide performance management cycles (Goal Setting and Year-end reviews) by managing project timelines, tracking progress, and collaborating with People Partners to ensure smooth, timely completion.
- Participate in ad-hoc People Department projects and initiatives as required to support broader business goals.
Job Requirements:
- University graduate with a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant working experience.
- Hands-on professional HR experience, preferably with a background in Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, or Organizational Development.
- Experience with AI enablement, digital learning, and technology adoption initiatives is a strong advantage.
- A natural curiosity in staying ahead of industry trends: keeping an eye on the latest trends in engagement, culture building, learning & development, and employer branding
- Possess natural energy with a genuine passion for supporting culture development and the ability to think strategically about organizational learning.
- Must be a fluent/native English speaker with exceptional presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Chinese is a plus for day-to-day interaction with stakeholders and peers.
- Excellent interpersonal to build partnerships and establish rapport at all levels.
Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.
Interested parties please send curriculum vitae with full career details, salary history, availability and expected salary to the People Department, 19/F, Tower One, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or by clicking [email protected].
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Skills Required
- University graduate with 3-5 years relevant working experience
- Hands-on professional HR experience
- Background in Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, or Organizational Development
- Experience with AI enablement, digital learning, and technology adoption initiatives
- Fluent/native English with exceptional presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Chinese for stakeholder interaction
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build partnerships and establish rapport at all levels
- Passion for culture development and strategic thinking about organizational learning
What We Do
The South China Morning Post is a leading news media company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. Our vision is to “Elevate Thought”, and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. The South China Morning Post is a global digital news leader with a unique role in championing the plurality of voices in Asia through its breadth and depth of news coverage. SCMP is committed to informing and inspiring through journalism of the highest standards. Apart from its flagship newspaper, SCMP also publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism. Additionally, SCMP publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and, Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP is also home to Abacus, a digital news brand focused on China's tech industry; Inkstone, a daily news brief for those curious about China's growing impact around the world; and Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China. For more information, please visit us at www.scmp.com. Our Privacy Notice aims to comply with all relevant data privacy and protection laws. You should read the Privacy Notice in full at http://corp.scmp.com/privacy-policy
