HR Assistant Manager / Manager

HAI DONG INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

HAI DONG INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED is seeking a structured and people-oriented Human Resources Manager in Hong Kong to lead day-to-day HR operations and align HR strategies with business goals. You will oversee recruitment, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and data reporting in a bilingual English/Chinese environment.

Responsibilities include managing international recruitment, expatriate processes, visa applications, and staff development, while maintaining the employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing and onboarding talent across regions.
• Oversee expatriate management, housing, and visa applications.
• Manage monthly payroll processing and benefits programs.
• Update and enforce the employee handbook per local ordinances and safety regs.
• Maintain HRIS records and generate workforce reports for executives.
• Support employee relations, engagement, and performance review cycles.

Skills

People management

HR policy development

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Bilingual communication (Chinese & EN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related

Job description

We are seeking a structured, people-oriented Human Resources Manager to lead our day-to-day HR operations and shape our workplace culture. In this role, you will oversee everything from talent acquisition and employee relations to payroll administration and local compliance. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a champion for our employees, ensuring our HR strategies align closely with our broader business goals.

Key responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with department heads to source, interview, and onboard top-tier talent internationally, managing the complexity of diverse talent pools, multi-currency compensation structures, and varied time zones.

Oversee international transfers, expatriate management, housing arrangements, and end-to-end foreign work visa/permit applications.

Serve as the primary point of contact for staff inquiries, resolve workplace grievances, and lead initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.

Oversee annual performance review cycles and provide guidance to managers on constructive feedback, coaching, and career development.

Manage monthly payroll processing, track attendance records, and review medical/benefit plans to ensure competitive market positioning.

Maintain and update the employee handbook in strict alignment with local Employment Ordinances and workplace safety regulations.

Maintain accurate employee files in the HR system and generate workforce data reports for executive stakeholders.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Strong command of local labor laws, exceptional conflict resolution skills, and high emotional intelligence.

Professional written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English.