Chief People & Office Operations Leader

Links International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International seeks an Executive Director to lead Human Resources & Office Administration in Hong Kong. You will shape and execute a comprehensive people strategy while overseeing office administration and facilities management.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent excellence, employee engagement, and a high‑performance culture across multi-jurisdictional settings. English, Cantonese, and Mandarin fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional HR certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Proven experience within family offices, private wealth, investment management, asset management, financial services, or similar professional services environments.
• Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle and contemporary HR best practices across talent acquisition, rewards, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and HR governance within multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical, problem‑solving, project management, and decision-making capabilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential business, employee, and family-related matters.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives, growth plans, and long‑term value creation goals.
• Lead the full spectrum of Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, HR operations, and compliance.
• Design and drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
• Champion employee engagement, culture-building, and change management programs that foster a collaborative, high-performing, and values-driven workplace.
• Establish and continuously enhance HR policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and best practices to support organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal controls across all relevant jurisdictions, proactively identifying and mitigating people-related risks.
• Lead all office administration functions to ensure an efficient, professional, and well‑managed work environment.
• Oversee facilities management, workplace operations, office maintenance, and renovation projects as required.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service agreements to ensure cost‑effectiveness and high‑quality service delivery.
• Ensure the provision of timely and effective administrative support to employees, senior executives, and broader business operations.
• Oversee procurement and inventory management of office supplies, equipment, and workplace resources while maintaining effective budget controls.
• Drive continuous improvements in office operations, workplace experience, and service standards.

Skills

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

HR strategy

Leadership

Talent management

Employee relations

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM/Business Admin

Postgraduate qualification or HR certification

Job description

Links International seeks an Executive Director to lead Human Resources & Office Administration in Hong Kong. You will shape and execute a comprehensive people strategy while overseeing office administration and facilities management.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent excellence, employee engagement, and a high‑performance culture across multi-jurisdictional settings. English, Cantonese, and Mandarin fluency are essential.