Human Resources Director (Ref : CA/HRD/20261023-1)

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited 香港聖公會福利協會有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited invites applications for the position of Human Resources Director. The incumbent will report to the CEO and lead all aspects of human capital management in a large NGO. Responsibilities include strategy, talent management, compensation, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in HR with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity, preferably in NGOs or large organisations. Two-year contract with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with ability to drive HR strategy across an NGO or large organisation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within the organisation.
• Experience in insurance administration and staff health/safety programs is advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive HR strategies aligned with the Welfare Council’s mission.
• Oversee talent acquisition, compensation, performance management and employee relations.
• Lead the HR Office team and manage insurance arrangements and risk policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver people solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or HR

Job description

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited

The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited has provided a wide range of social services since 1966 and is one of the largest NGOs in Hong Kong. Our services encompass a wide spectrum, from caring for infants and toddlers to supporting the elderly, from promoting physical and mental health to offering rehabilitation care, from community support to residential care, from life education to end-of-life care, from social work intervention to interdisciplinary team collaboration. We also provide food assistance, community living room, and transitional housing to grassroots families.

We currently employ 3,500 staff and operate 250 service units across Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangzhou.

Human Resources Director

(Ref : CA/HRD/20261023-1)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the Welfare Council, the incumbent is responsible for all matters relating to human capital management and ensuring alignment with the Welfare Council’s overall mission and vision.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and implement human resources strategies, initiatives and programs that support the institution’s goals and objectives;
• Formulate and oversee the delivery as well as execution of the full spectrum of human resources function, including but not limited to talent acquisition and retention, compensation and remuneration, performance management, employee relations and engagement, personnel administration, etc.;
• Conduct regular review of organisation structures to drive effectiveness;
• Identify human resources issues and formulate as well as execute solutions;
• Provide timely expert human resources advice based on extensive analysis;
• Act as a business partner to support service units and provide solid people solutions to encounter the economic and social challenges;
• Lead and drive human resources initiatives and related change programs to strengthen the Welfare Council’s capacity to attract and retain talents and foster a servanthood leadership culture;
• Lead a team of professional and support staff in Human Resources Office;
• Manage the insurance arrangements;
• Formulate and execute environmental health and occupational safety policies in order to effectively manage risk at all levels;
• Ensure compliance with the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements;
• Keep abreast of market trends and best practices in the NGO sector;
• Deliver work as assigned; and
• Coordinate and work closely and coherently with colleagues as well as internal or external stakeholders to meet the objectives of the Human Resources Office and the organisation as a whole.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above from a recognized university in Business Administration or Human Resources Management, or related discipline;
• At least 10 years of experience in human resources management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role; experience in NGOs or large organisations is advantageous;
• Strong organisational and leadership ability with strategic mindset and vision for people development;
• Able to work independently and under high pressure;
• Possess experience in the administration of insurance programs and staff health and occupational safety;
• Outstanding people management skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
• Excellent in written and spoken English and Chinese languages.

Two-year contract will be offered as a start. Candidates with satisfactory performance will be reappointed to permanent post after the first contract.

Application closes on 13 Nov 2026 or until the post is filled. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and the information received will be used for the recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful, and the application papers will be retained for a maximum period of 6 months.