Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor, China

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Senior HR Advisor at ICON, you will shape and implement HR strategies that support our organizational goals and enhance employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• You will take ownership of human resources deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.
• Advising on and implementing HR policies and practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with legal requirements.
• Supporting managers and employees in navigating complex HR issues, including employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Developing and leading talent management initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development programs.
• Analyzing HR metrics and employee feedback to identify trends, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement in HR practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace culture and promote a diverse and inclusive environment.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in human resources, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in an HR advisory role, with a strong understanding of HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR issues, provide strategic guidance, and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in HR information systems and tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.