HR Generalist - PRC Operations 40k - 45k

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd. is partnering with a consumer products business to recruit an HR Generalist for the HK office, supporting Dongguan operations in PRC.

The role requires guiding HR practices, building structure, and driving people initiatives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits, and employee relations with a strong focus on Mainland China compliance and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of progressive HR experience across strategic and operational roles.
• Proven experience in full HR spectrum: recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits, employee relations, compliance, HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Mainland China employment laws, social insurance and housing fund administration.
• Experience in Chinese-owned or Mainland China headquartered organisations is essential.
• Independent, proactive, hands-on and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Fluent English and Chinese communication; Mandarin and Cantonese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the trusted HR lead for the business, overseeing HR functions including recruitment, payroll, benefits, performance management and compliance.
• Partner with HK and Dongguan leadership to provide strategic and operational HR support to drive performance and growth.
• Support the Dongguan operation with regular onsite engagement and stakeholder relationship building.
• Ensure compliance with Mainland China employment laws and statutory requirements; advise on HR best practices.
• Oversee payroll and statutory benefits administration, tax and social security obligations for the Mainland China operations.
• Drive HR policy design, governance, and processes to scale the organisation and improve efficiency.
• Lead recruitment initiatives to attract high-calibre talent and enhance employer branding.
• Champion HR transformation and continuous improvement projects across the business.

Skills

HR generalist

Talent acquisition

Payroll management

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

HR Generalist - PRC Operations 40k - 45k

This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the Managing Director and offers the opportunity to shape HR practices, build structure, and drive people initiatives within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment for their Dongguan operations.

Our client is a well-established and growing consumer products organisation with a significant presence across Greater China. They are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their Hong Kong office and serve as the key HR business partner supporting operations in Dongguan.

Description

Act as the trusted HR lead for the business, overseeing the full spectrum of Human Resources functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation & benefits, payroll, performance management, compliance, and HR operations.

Serve as the key HR business partner to the Hong Kong and Dongguan leadership teams, providing strategic and operational HR support to drive business performance and organisational growth.

Support the Dongguan operation through regular onsite engagement, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring effective delivery of HR initiatives and day-to-day HR support.

Ensure full compliance with Mainland China employment laws, labour regulations, and statutory requirements, proactively managing risk and advising management on HR best practices.

Oversee payroll and statutory benefits administration, including social insurance, housing fund contributions, and other employment-related obligations, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.

Partner closely with business leaders to provide commercially focused HR guidance on workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and people-related challenges.

Design, implement, and continuously enhance HR policies, procedures, frameworks, and governance practices to support a scalable and high‑performing organisation.

Drive operational excellence across all HR processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, employee experience, and overall HR service delivery.

Lead recruitment initiatives to attract, engage, and retain high‑calibre talent while supporting the development of a strong employer brand.

Champion HR transformation and continuous improvement projects, helping to build structure, optimise processes, and establish best‑in‑class HR practices as the business continues to grow and evolve

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related disciplines.
• Approximately 10-15 years of progressive HR experience, covering both strategic and operational HR responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing the full spectrum of HR, including recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Mainland China employment laws and regulations, including social insurance and housing fund administration.
• Previous experience working within Chinese-owned or Mainland China headquartered organisations is essential.
• Comfortable operating independently in a standalone or lean HR environment.
• Highly proactive, hands‑on, self‑motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to build structure, establish processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in both English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese preferred).
• Willingness and ability to travel to Dongguan on a regular basis.

Job Offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership, including reporting to the Managing Director.
  
• Opportunity to build and enhance HR infrastructure and processes.
  
• Permanent position in an entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will have a visible impact on the business.