Assistant Vice President - HR Operations, Human Resources Department

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Hong Kong Branch, seeks high-calibre HR professionals to lead compensation and benefits operations, payroll processing, and provident fund administration. The role covers employee lifecycle support, policy guidance, and engagement initiatives across the organisation.

The candidate will also manage HR systems, data accuracy, budgeting reports, and governance tasks while driving process improvements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• 5–8 years' relevant HR experience.
• Solid knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, MPF regulations and HR-related statutory requirements.
• Understanding of payroll, taxation, employee benefits administration and retirement schemes.
• Hands-on computer skills including spreadsheets and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end compensation and benefits operations and payroll processing.
• Provide HR operational support across employee lifecycle and advisory on policies and benefits.
• Support HR systems, data integrity, reporting and process improvements.
• Coordinate governance, compliance, audits and ad hoc HR projects.

Skills

Payroll

HRIS

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Spreadsheets

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (三井住友銀行) (incorporated in Japan with limited liability) is one of the major international banks and a leading arranger of specialized financial products worldwide. The bank's Hong Kong Branch is now seeking high calibre individuals with long-term career objectives to apply for the following position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

A) Compensation & Benefits Operations

• Manage end-to-end compensation and benefits operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing and related accounting reports
• Administer payroll payment platforms and coordinate payroll-related activities to ensure smooth and compliant payroll operations
• Manage provident fund administration, contribution processing, and annual employer tax reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Manage employee benefits administration, including insurance programs, annual renewals, compensation insurance, and other staff benefit schemes
• Coordinate provident fund annual audits and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with statutory and governance requirements

B) Employee Lifecycle, Engagement & Advisory

• Administer employee lifecycle processes and provide comprehensive HR operational support throughout the employee journey
• Serve as a key contact point for employee enquiries and provide professional guidance on HR policies, procedures, compensation, and benefits matters
• Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of HR policies, programmes, and employee initiatives
• Support employee engagement, wellness, and staff events through end-to-end coordination and administration

C) HR Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Act as the local payroll system administrator and work closely with HRIS specialists to support system enhancements, digitalisation, and process automation initiatives
• Maintain HR data integrity and support HR system implementation, data migration, testing activities, and process improvements
• Prepare and analyse personnel expense reports, workforce cost forecasts, budgets, headcount reports, and management information for local, regional, and Head Office reporting
• Support employee engagement, wellness, and staff events through end-to-end coordination and administration

D) HR Governance & Projects

• Coordinate HR governance, compliance, audit, regulatory reporting, and employee screening activities while ensuring proper record management and internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations, compensation and benefits processes and undertake ad hoc HR projects and assignments as required

Requirements

• Degree holder of Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 - 8 years' relevant experience in human resources management
• Sound knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) regulations and other HR-related statutory requirements
• Sound understanding of payroll, taxation, employee benefits administration, retirement schemes and HR operational processes
• Hands on computer skills including spreadsheets and HRIS
• Candidate with less experience would be considered as Senior Associate