Director, Human Resources Office

Ref. no : VTC/D-HRO/2026

Established in 1982, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) is a statutory body and the largest vocational and professional education and training (VPET) provider in Hong Kong. Through its 14 member institutions, the VTC provides valuable credentials for over 200,000 students across its 14 member institutions each year through a full range of pre-employment and in-service programmes with internationally recognized qualifications.

The VTC currently has about 5,200 full time staff. The Chairman and Members of the Council are appointed by the Chief Executive, including senior government officials and representatives from the industrial, commercial, service, labour and educational sectors.

Major Duties:

(a) To lead the Human Resources Office and to provide directions to ensure its smooth operations and effective integration of the human resources processes and activities;

(b) To formulate, review and execute corporate human resources strategies and policies in line with the corporate vision and mission, and strategic development directions, as well as the latest statutory requirements;

(c) To work and engage effectively with the management, operational units and staff on the formulation and implementation of human resources policies, strategies and initiatives; and

(d) To manage quality assurance systems and oversee digitalized systems and procedures.

Requirements:

Applicants should possess:

(a) substantial years of relevant senior management level experience in human resources management, preferably in the public and/or education sector(s);

(b) a recognized and related degree, and preferably with postgraduate qualification(s);

(c) strong leadership qualities and sensitivity to economic trends and business environment;

(d) strong capability in strategic thinking, leading teamwork, time management and forward planning;

(e) good communication and people skills, with client-focused mindset and exceptional ability to drive and manage changes;

(f) strong sense of use of Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence and digitalization in human resources management; and

(g) excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua.

Notes:

For more information about the VTC and its programmes and activities, please visit the website: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/home/en/.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration package to the right candidate.  Appointment will be made on contract and renewal is subject to staff performance and service need.

Application Procedures:

Please apply by email at [email protected], with a full resume, education and professional qualification certificates and a cover letter, setting out relevant background and achievements in meeting the position requirements.  Applications should be submitted by 25 September 2026.  Review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Mr. Peter Liu at +852 2530 0130.

Applicants not invited for interview within 12 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.  The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.