HR Manager

The Adecco Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group seeks an experienced HR Manager in Hong Kong to lead full-spectrum HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with local laws and corporate policies.

You will partner with regional teams, support learning and development, and drive compliance initiatives, leveraging Workday for accurate data and reporting.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of HR experience with full-spectrum HR functions.
• Experience as standalone HR Manager/HRBP or Senior HR Generalist.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment law and HR best practices.
• Payroll, C&B, recruitment, employee relations and policy development experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong stakeholder management with regional/overseas teams.
• Exposure to compliance matters and SOP development advantageous.
• Workday experience is a significant plus.
• English and Chinese language skills; Mandarin is a plus; Japanese a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Serve as HR business partner to local management and department leaders.
• Provide HR advice and support on policies and organizational initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives and succession planning.
• Support compliance initiatives and liaise with regional teams on documentation and reporting.
• Maintain HR data and generate reports; support HR system administration.

Skills

HR management

Stakeholder management

Payroll & C&B

Recruitment

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related

Tools

Workday

Job description

Our client is a renowned Japanese pharmaceutical multinational with a strong presence across Asia and globally. The company is committed to improving patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions and operates a collaborative regional network, working closely with teams across Asia and headquarters in Japan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and reputable organization within the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Serve as the key HR business partner to local management and departmental leaders.
• Provide HR advice and support on employee matters, people policies, and organizational initiatives.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for sales, medical, and corporate functions.
• Work closely with hiring managers and external recruitment partners to attract quality talent.
• Drive effective hiring processes and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Manage monthly payroll administration and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Administer employee benefits, insurance, MPF, leave management, and annual compensation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and relevant labour regulations.
• Review, formulate, and update HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and SOPs.
• Drive HR process improvements and establish best practices across the organization.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate employee training and development initiatives.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement activities.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams on training programs where applicable.

Compliance & Regional Coordination

• Support corporate compliance initiatives and policy implementation.
• Liaise with regional teams in China and headquarters in Japan on compliance, documentation, reporting, and regulatory-related HR matters.
• Assist in maintaining HR records and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain employee data and HR reports.
• Support HR system administration and process enhancements.
• Experience with Workday HRIS will be highly advantageous.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8-10 years of HR experience, with solid exposure to full-spectrum HR functions.
• Prior experience as a standalone HR Manager, HRBP, or Senior HR Generalist in a small-to-medium-sized organization.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience handling payroll, C&B administration, recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work with regional and overseas teams.
• Exposure to compliance-related matters and SOP development is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Workday will be considered a significant advantage.
• Good command of English and Chinese; Mandarin is an advantage.
• Japanese language capability is a plus but not mandatory.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information gathered will be treated in strict confidence and solely used for recruitment purposes.