Head of Talent, China, Shanghai (CN)

Our client is a global leader in the industrial and manufacturing sector with a longstanding presence in China. As the dominant market leader in its field both internationally and domestically, the company maintains a complete end-to-end value chain operation in China. With over 10,000 employees nationwide, it has established itself as a powerhouse in the industry, combining global expertise with deep local market penetration.

This strategic leadership role reports directly to the Global Talent VP with a dotted line to the China HRVP. The successful candidate will lead a specialised talent team and drive the execution of strategic talent programs across China operations.

Our client is seeking an accomplished talent leader with a proven track record in multinational corporate environments. The ideal individual will be a mature professional with progressive experience building and leading strategic talent management functions. They must demonstrate expertise navigating complex matrix organisations with dual reporting structures, and be capable of effectively balancing global and regional priorities. Critical requirements include exceptional executive-level stakeholder management skills and strong business acumen to develop talent solutions that directly support organisational strategy. The role demands a leader who thrives in ambiguous environments, bringing both the professional maturity and operational sophistication to drive talent initiatives amid organisational complexity.

This opportunity involves navigating a highly matrixed organization that will require exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the need to drive change with a nuanced and sensitive approach—demanding both the maturity and proven change management expertise to ensure success.