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KAY YEUNG

KAY YEUNG

Head of Human Resources, Administration & Sustainability

Summary

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Strategic and commercially astute HR executive with over 18 years of progressive leadership experience spanning transportation, aviation, automotive, logistics, and multinational private equity-backed organisations. Proven success in leading Human Resources, Administration, Sustainability, Corporate Communications, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Occupational Safety, and organisational transformation initiatives that align people strategies with business objectives.

A trusted advisor to boards, managing directors, and senior leadership teams, with a strong track record of driving culture transformation, organisational redesign, workforce planning, succession management, and digital HR innovation. Recognised for building a high-performing & award-winning HR teams, enhancing employer brand and employee experience, and delivering measurable improvements in talent attraction, retention, engagement, and organisational capability.

Experienced in navigating complex and unionised environments, managing government and industry relationships, and advancing ESG, CSR, and corporate affairs agendas. Known for combining commercial acumen with people-centric leadership to build resilient organisations, develop future leaders, and drive sustainable business success.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Human Resources, Administration & Sustainability

HONG KONG TRAMWAYS
09.2023 - Current

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and serving as a member of the Management team.

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape people strategies that support business growth and transformation.
  • Lead organisational design, workforce planning, succession management, compensation review, and HR governance.
  • Transformed the HR function into a strategic business partner, supporting organisational restructuring and operational excellence.
  • Enhanced workforce capability using succession planning strategies that led to a 10% growth in headcount.

HR Team Transformation & Leadership

  • Built and led a high-performing, commercially focused HR team with strong service standards, accountability, and business partnering capabilities.
  • Developed team capability through coaching, mentoring, and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Elevated the reputation of the HR function internally and externally, leading to industry recognition with Best HR Team and Best HR Professional awards.

Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding & Employee Engagement

  • Lead talent acquisition, employer branding, and employee engagement strategies to strengthen organisational capability and employee experience.
  • Enhanced employer value proposition, talent attraction, staff wellness, and engagement through targeted communication and recognition initiatives.
  • Implemented innovative recruitment approaches to attract operational, technical, and leadership talent.

Learning & Development

  • Drive talent management, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives across the organisation.
  • Introduced leadership programmes for high-potential employees and future leaders.
  • Established the Inspector Trainee Programme and restructured the Driving Instructor Team through competency-based training and governance.

Safety Governance

  • Lead the enhancement of safety governance, compliance, and organisational safety culture.
  • Repositioned the Safety Department as a strategic governance function.
  • Established a centralised Document Control Centre and implemented an integrated Safety Management System to strengthen accountability and risk management.

Administration & Facilities Management

  • Oversee corporate administration, facilities management, workplace governance, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Enhanced workplace facilities and employee experience through major engagement programmes, including the Hong Kong Tramways 120th Anniversary celebrations and the “Ding Ding Go Team” wellness initiative.

Sustainability, CSR & Corporate Communications

  • Lead sustainability, CSR, and internal communications strategies.
  • Drive sustainability initiatives, CSR reporting, stakeholder engagement, and employee communications.
  • Strengthened organisational transparency, employee engagement, and environmental awareness through targeted programmes and governance enhancements.

Stakeholder Relations & Public Affairs

  • Serve as the primary liaison for unions, government bodies, industry associations, and key external stakeholders.
  • Maintain constructive industrial relations and represent the company within transportation, logistics, and professional networks.
  • Foster strategic partnerships with government officials, Legislative Council and Election Committee stakeholders, industry peers, and community organisations.
  • Actively mentor university students and emerging professionals, supporting future talent development.

Global Head of Human Resources & Administration

TOPCAST GROUP
09.2020 - 09.2023

Private equity-owned multinational aviation supply chain and engineering services organisation operating across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

Key Achievements:

  • Established and led a global HR organisation supporting 15 international locations.
  • Played a key role during post-acquisition transformation under Permira ownership.
  • Redesigned organisation structure into six strategic business divisions.
  • Established Centres of Excellence covering Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations and Employee Engagement.
  • Implemented global HRIS and employee self-service platforms.
  • Improved employee engagement scores by approximately 10%.
  • Achieved approximately 15% workforce growth during transformation.
  • Enhanced employer branding and global talent acquisition capability.
  • Private equity-owned multinational aviation supply chain and engineering services organisation operating across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
  • Key Achievements

Manager, People & Culture – Hong Kong & Taiwan

WEWORK
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • HR Business Partner for Hong Kong and Taiwan.
  • Managed workforce planning, employee relations and business partnering.
  • Developed employee handbooks and people policies.
  • Led COVID-19 people-related response initiatives.
  • Reviewed and enhanced benefits programmes.

Human Resources Business Partner

HONG KONG AIRLINES
09.2017 - 07.2020

Regional HR leadership role supporting operations across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States.

Key Achievements

  • Partnered with senior management on workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.
  • Managed manpower budgeting and workforce optimisation.
  • Led employee engagement, talent management and performance management initiatives.
  • Produced workforce analytics and strategic HR recommendations.
  • Supported HR operations across multiple international locations.

Human Resources Business Partner

BMW CONCESSIONAIRES (HK) LIMITED
09.2015 - 09.2017

Key Achievements

  • Managed talent acquisition, learning and development and employee engagement programmes.
  • Led Management Trainee, Engineering Trainee and Apprenticeship Programmes.
  • Conducted compensation benchmarking and engagement surveys.
  • Strengthened employer branding and recruitment effectiveness.
  • Managed industrial injury and employee relations matters.

Assistant Manager – Human Resources Partner

INCHCAPE MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • HR Business Partner supporting retail and operational functions.
  • Managed recruitment, employee engagement and learning initiatives.
  • Introduced innovative sourcing and talent attraction programmes.
  • Supported Gallup survey and organisational engagement initiatives.

Human Resources Executive

CAPDASE INTERNATIONAL
04.2011 - 07.2013
  • Supported organisational development and restructuring initiatives.
  • Managed performance management and talent development programmes.
  • Developed HR policies and employee engagement initiatives.

Group Human Resources & Administration Officer

UFL GROUP
07.2008 - 08.2010
  • Lead Internal Auditor for corporate quality systems.
  • Managed ISO9001, TAPA and C-TPAT initiatives.
  • Coordinated regional office expansion projects.
  • Organised global conferences and management events.
  • Supported global HR and administration operations.

Education

Certificate - Effective Human Resources Management

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Sociology

Hong Kong Baptist University

Skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic HR Leadership
  • Business Partnering
  • Organisational Design
  • Change Management
  • Culture Transformation
  • Succession Planning
  • Talent Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Compensation & Benefits Strategy
  • HR analytics
  • Industrial & Employee Relations
  • Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
  • HR Digital Transformation & HRIS
  • Sustainability, ESG & CSR
  • Corporate Communications
  • Public Affairs & Stakeholder Management
  • Occupational Safety
  • Risk Management
  • Facilities management
  • Union & Government Relations

TECHNICAL SKILLS

HR Platforms: Workday ADP HROne SAP IPL HRMS Platinum HRMS U8 HRMS REMOTE

Business Systems: Microsoft 365 SharePoint Power BI Teams Excel PowerPoint

Accomplishments

  • Successfully transformed the Human Resources function at Hong Kong Tramways into a trusted strategic business partner supporting organisation-wide transformation.
  • Built and developed a high-performing HR team recognised externally with Best HR Team Award & Best HR Professional Award
  • Increased workforce strength by approximately 10% while reducing employee turnover by 10%.
  • Successfully implemented a modern HRIS platform and Employee Self-Service Portal, enhancing employee experience and payroll efficiency.
  • Digitised payroll processes and significantly improved HR operational effectiveness.
  • Developed and launched an Inspector Trainee Programme to strengthen succession planning and attract new operational talent.
  • Established leadership development frameworks and talent pipelines for critical business functions.
  • Upgraded and repositioned the Safety Department to a strategic governance function and implemented a comprehensive Safety Management System.
  • Led global HR transformation and organisation restructuring across multiple international locations for a private equity-owned multinational aviation business.
  • Developed strong and collaborative relationships with unions, industry bodies, government stakeholders and executive leadership teams.

Affiliations

  • Member, Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM)
  • Member, Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT)
  • Active participant in HR, leadership, diversity, and talent development networks
  • Mentor to university students and young professionals, supporting career development and future talent cultivation
  • Established industry network across transportation, aviation, automotive, logistics, and freight forwarding sectors

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Organisational Awards, Best HR Team Award, Individual Awards, Best HR Leader of the Year

Timeline

Head of Human Resources, Administration & Sustainability

HONG KONG TRAMWAYS
09.2023 - Current

Global Head of Human Resources & Administration

TOPCAST GROUP
09.2020 - 09.2023

Manager, People & Culture – Hong Kong & Taiwan

WEWORK
07.2020 - 09.2020

Human Resources Business Partner

HONG KONG AIRLINES
09.2017 - 07.2020

Human Resources Business Partner

BMW CONCESSIONAIRES (HK) LIMITED
09.2015 - 09.2017

Assistant Manager – Human Resources Partner

INCHCAPE MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED
06.2014 - 07.2015

Human Resources Executive

CAPDASE INTERNATIONAL
04.2011 - 07.2013

Group Human Resources & Administration Officer

UFL GROUP
07.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Sociology

Hong Kong Baptist University

Certificate - Effective Human Resources Management

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
KAY YEUNGHead of Human Resources, Administration & Sustainability