Group Human Resources Manager

Chevalier Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

High-autonomy Group-level role

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

Chevalier Asia Limited is seeking an experienced Group HR & Admin Manager to lead HR and admin across its hospitality and business operations in Hong Kong. The role offers high autonomy with direct exposure to senior management and operational leaders, owning the full employee lifecycle and guiding people matters across the group.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on HR expertise with strong judgment and initiative, able to drive matters forward with different stakeholders and become a

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of solid generalist HR experience in HK
• Hands-on HR expertise with end‑to‑end employee lifecycle
• Experience independently owning a broad HR function or major areas of the lifecycle
• Strong payroll, MPF/eMPF, salaries tax, recruitment and employee relations skills
• Experience with Labour Dept/Labour Tribunal matters and visa applications

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end HR and administration for the Group across operations
• Manage monthly payroll, MPF/eMPF, tips, and related payroll tasks
• Lead recruitment lifecycle from planning to offers and onboarding
• Manage onboarding, probation, transfers and offboarding
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary issues and HR casework
• Oversee Labour Department/Tribunal matters and visa applications
• Maintain HRIS, attendance, leave and records for accuracy
• Advise senior management on HK employment legislation and HR policies
• Prepare HR, headcount, payroll and management reports
• Partner with GMs and operations for manpower planning and day-to-day HR matters
• Drive HR process improvements and ensure policy compliance

Skills

HR generalist

Payroll

Labor compliance

Stakeholder management

Visa administration

HRIS

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS / HRMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Group HR & Admin Manager to lead the HR and administration function across our diverse hospitality and business operations in Hong Kong.

This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role with direct exposure to senior management and operational leaders across the Group. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle, advise the business on people matters, strengthen HR practices and shape processes as the Group continues to develop.

We are looking for someone who combines strong hands-on HR expertise with sound judgment, initiative and confidence — someone who can independently drive matters forward, work effectively with different stakeholders and be a trusted HR partner to the business.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the end-to-end HR and administration function across the Group

Manage monthly payroll, C&B, MPF / eMPF, tips, final payments and other payroll-related matters

Handle Hong Kong employee tax reporting and filings, including new joiners, terminations and annual reporting

Lead the full recruitment cycle, including manpower planning, candidate screening, interviews, offers and hiring coordination

Manage employee onboarding, probation, confirmation, transfers and offboarding

Handle employee relations matters, disciplinary issues, grievances, terminations and other HR cases

Manage Labour Department / Labour Tribunal matters and prepare relevant records, supporting documents and correspondence where required

Manage working visa applications, renewals and other immigration matters for expatriate employees

Handle foreign / imported labour administration and related government documentation

Oversee attendance, roster, leave and employee records across different operations, ensuring information is accurate and up to date

Manage and maintain the Group’s HRIS, including employee records, attendance / leave settings, system configuration and data accuracy

Drive consistent implementation of HR policies, procedures and standards across different business units and outlets

Advise management and operational leaders on Hong Kong employment legislation, HR policies and practical people-management matters

Maintain proper employee documentation and statutory HR records

Manage employee medical insurance, office insurance and other HR / administration-related matters

Prepare HR, headcount, payroll and management reports

Partner closely with GMs, chefs and operational leaders on manpower planning and day-to-day people matters

Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, controls and operational efficiency, and take ownership of implementation

Support Group administration and other management initiatives as required

Requirements

Degree / Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related discipline

Minimum 6–8 years of solid generalist HR experience, with strong hands-on exposure to Hong Kong HR operations

Demonstrated experience independently owning a broad HR function or major areas of the employee lifecycle

Strong hands‑on experience in payroll, MPF / eMPF, salaries tax, recruitment, employee relations, attendance / leave administration and HR compliance

Practical experience handling terminations, employee disputes and Labour Department / Labour Tribunal matters is highly preferred

Experience handling Hong Kong employment visas and foreign / imported labour matters is an advantage

Thorough working knowledge of the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and other relevant employment legislation

Strong judgment and confidence to make day‑to‑day HR decisions independently while knowing when management escalation is appropriate

Proactive and solutions‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through

Confident working directly with senior management and operational leaders, including advising, influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders where necessary

Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Strong attention to detail, particularly in payroll, employee records and compliance matters

Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese

Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with HR information systems

Experience in hospitality, F&B, retail or another multi‑site operational environment is an advantage

Immediate / short-notice availability is preferred

What We Offer

5-day work week

A high-autonomy Group-level role with direct exposure to senior management

Broad ownership across HR, people operations and administration

Opportunity to shape HR practices, improve processes and make a visible impact across the business

Exposure to multiple hospitality and business operations

A dynamic, entrepreneurial and hands‑on working environment

Competitive remuneration and benefits