Cindy Lau
About Cindy Lau
Cindy Lau is the Head of Human Resources at General Mills in Hong Kong SAR, with over 15 years of experience in the field.
Current Position at General Mills
Cindy Lau is the Head of Human Resources at General Mills, a position she has held since February 2020. Based in Hong Kong SAR, she is responsible for overseeing the entire HR function within the organization. Her role includes implementing HR strategies, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Previous Role at IKEA Group
Before joining General Mills, Cindy Lau worked at IKEA Group as a Human Resources Services Manager from 2015 to 2019. During her 4-year tenure, she was based in Hong Kong and was responsible for various HR services, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management. Her contributions helped streamline HR processes and improve overall employee satisfaction.
Experience at H&M (Global Production Office)
Cindy Lau also has experience working at H&M (Global Production Office) as Recruitment Responsible, Global Production. She held this role for 3 years from 2012 to 2015. In this capacity, she was instrumental in managing global recruitment efforts, ensuring the company attracted and retained top talent within the production sector. Her role significantly contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of the global production team's staffing needs.
Professional Journey at I.T
Cindy Lau's earlier career included a position at I.T where she served as a Senior Human Resources Officer from 2006 to 2012. Over her 6-year period with the company, she was deeply involved in various HR functions, laying a strong foundation for her future roles. Her responsibilities included employee relations, recruitment, and training and development.
Educational Background
Cindy Lau holds a BA (Hons) in Human Resources Management from the University of Northumbria. Her academic background in HR management has provided her with a solid theoretical grounding, which she has effectively applied throughout her extensive career.