HR Head (Individual Contributor)

DAOKOU Securities; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

DAOKOU Securities in Hong Kong is seeking a senior HR professional to lead end-to-end recruitment for front-, middle-, and back-office financial roles, covering demand sorting, JD posting, interview assessment, background checks and offer negotiations. You will also own comprehensive HR operations, C&B, and policy development for the HK office.

The role requires hands-on execution mindset, strong independence, and the ability to manage cross-border employment compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above; experience in Chinese-funded securities firms or cross-border financial institutions is preferred.
• End-to-end HR experience including recruitment, C&B, onboarding and exits.
• Familiar with HK Employment Ordinance, MPF and payroll practices.
• Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for front-, middle-, and back-office financial roles including investment banking, ECM underwriting, and related areas.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities: onboarding, transfers, promotions, resignations, attendance, MPF coordination.
• Develop and upgrade HK office HR policies, ensure compliance with local regulations and internal audits.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations of the HK office.

Skills

Talent acquisition

HR operations

Policy development

Cross-border employment

Payroll & MPF coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1. High-End Talent Introduction & Talent Acquisition Independently conduct full-cycle recruitment for front-office, middle-office and back-office financial roles including investment banking, ECM underwriting, Hong Kong & US stock margin trading, compliance and risk control. Responsibilities cover demand sorting, JD posting, interview assessment, background investigation and offer negotiation. Lead targeted headhunting for cross-border senior financial positions. Maintain high-end talent database and headhunting vendor resources. Operate vertical financial recruitment channels by integrating resources from domestic and overseas universities and industry communities to raise recruitment conversion efficiency.

2. Comprehensive HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Independently manage the entire employee lifecycle: onboarding, transfer, promotion and resignation. Standardize the filing management of employment contracts and personnel documents. Administer monthly attendance tracking, compensation and benefits calculation, Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) coordination and declaration. Promote the implementation of end-to-end performance appraisal, including corresponding data statistics and archiving.

3. Policy Establishment, Compliance & Employee Relations (ER) Develop and upgrade HR, attendance and cross-border employment management policies for the Hong Kong office, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and internal compliance audit requirements. Perform regular HR data audits, including labor cost, turnover rate, retention rate and other indicators, providing data support for organizational planning of business departments. Manage employee relations, deliver onboarding and compliance training, coordinate labor-management issues, and build a positive organizational atmosphere.

4. General Administrative Support Support daily administrative work, new hire logistics and team matters for the Hong Kong office to guarantee efficient and smooth team operation.

Job Requirements

Industry Background

Bachelor’s degree or above. Candidates with end-to-end HR experience in Chinese-funded securities firms, investment banks or cross-border financial institutions are prioritized. Familiar with Hong Kong & US margin trading, ECM, compliance and relevant business logics.

Competency Profile

Hands‑on execution mindset and strong independent working capability. Able to independently complete full-cycle recruitment, C&B management, policy development and daily HR practices.

Recruitment Strengths

Expertise in financial recruitment with successful track records of recruiting high-level financial talents. Existing personal industry talent resources are a major plus.

Professional Knowledge

Familiar with Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, tax regulations and MPF policies. Capable of cross-border employment compliance control and labor risk management.

Language Proficiency

Excellent cross-department communication and coordination skills. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English with competent written and oral capabilities.