Human Resources Generalist

Allianz Global Investors; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plans

Employee share purchase plan

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Career opportunities within Allianz

Job summary

Allianz Global Investors in Hong Kong or Singapore is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR Operations across Asia Pacific. You will be the primary contact for transactional HR services for managers and employees, promoting a self-service‑first approach with modern digital tools and high data quality.

You will handle onboarding to offboarding, benefits, HR reporting, and complex case escalation while collaborating with HR Business Partners and Product Houses to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• End-to-end HR value chain knowledge and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting multi-country HR operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Asia Pacific.
• Strong digital skills and interest in AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate end-to-end HR processes focused on data quality, compliance and service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvements to simplify processes and increase efficiency.
• Act as daily contact for employees, managers, and external stakeholders on HR inquiries.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, relocations, visas, and local HR reporting.
• Oversee benefits administration and vendor relationships with HR leadership.

Skills

HR generalist

multi-country ops

SAP HCM

SuccessFactors

Copilot/M365

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAP HCM

SuccessFactors

Microsoft 365/Copilot

ServiceNow

Job description

Join us now as Human Resources Generalist in Hong Kong within the HR Operations team. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for transactional HR services for managers and employees, providing practical and solution‑oriented support when further guidance is needed after available self‑service resources have been utilized. This role promotes a self‑service‑first approach while ensuring a responsive and user‑friendly people experience through modern digital tools and platforms. By ensuring high‑quality operational delivery, continuous improvement, and increased automation enabled by AI, the HR Generalist contributes directly to business success. The role supports the ongoing evolution of HR services by driving innovation, simplifying processes and delivering a seamless, consistent and digital user experience. The role has direct responsibility for Hong Kong / Singapore and will additionally support other countries within the Asia Pacific region. Working closely with colleagues across HR Operations, HR Business Partners and regional stakeholders, the HR Generalist will ensure the consistent delivery of compliant, high‑quality People Services while navigating different legal, regulatory and cultural environments. Adaptable and pragmatic, the HR Generalist embraces new technologies and actively supports change initiatives. Effective collaboration with HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Product Houses and external partners is essential to deliver consistent, compliant people services across regions.

This position will be based in Hong Kong or Singapore.

What You Do

People Service Delivery & Process Excellence

• Deliver accurate, efficient end-to-end HR processes focused on data quality, compliance, and service excellence.
• Contribute to continuous improvements that simplify processes, increase efficiency, and enhance service delivery.
• Prioritise tasks, elevate issues when needed, and drive them to resolution.
• Ensure operational excellence in RUN activities through strong knowledge of business needs, data flows, HR systems, and process links.

Employee & Manager Support

• Act as the daily contact for employees, managers, and external stakeholders on HR inquiries.
• Provide clear, consistent guidance on HR policies, processes, and standard employee matters to support an efficient user experience.
• Coordinate timely handover of complex or specialized cases to HR Business Partners or Product Houses.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, offboarding, relocations, visas, and local HR reporting.
• Oversee benefits administration and vendor relationships with the HR Country Lead, ensuring quality service and compliance.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure People Services processes are documented and comply with legal, regulatory, policy, internal control, and Work Instruction requirements.
• Regularly review and update process diagrams and work instructions with People Services Leads, including annual updates.
• Protect confidential employee information through strong data privacy, security, and governance standards.
• Stay current on employment legislation and global HR processes to provide accurate, compliant guidance.
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance activities with accurate information, documentation, and operational expertise.

Digital Enablement & Continuous Innovation

• Drive digital‑first People Services delivery by leveraging modern technologies, automation, and user‑friendly platforms to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, streamline, and digitize end-to-end HR processes, improving service quality and operational effectiveness.
• Actively contribute to People Services initiatives, championing change and promoting the adoption of new ways of working.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, with 4+ years’ experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong understanding of the end‑to‑end HR value chain, employment law, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting multi‑country HR operations across varied legal, regulatory, and stakeholder environments.
• Essential regional or international experience, supporting Hong Kong, Singapore, and other Asia Pacific countries.
• Strong digital skills, including SAP HCM, SuccessFactors, Microsoft 365/Copilot, ad hoc reporting, and interest in AI‑driven solutions; ServiceNow a plus.
• Ability to adapt to and support change in a digitally enabled HR environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn HR data insights into action.
• Experience supporting HR digitalization, automation, process optimization, service enhancement, and redesign.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and change support skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with commitment to learning, innovation, emerging technologies, and modern ways of working.
• Asset Management experience and multi‑location HR operations experience preferred.
• AI skills: Generative Ai, Data Analytics, Data Protection, Data governance, Human‑AI Interaction

What We Offer

• Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
• Secure your future: Access to pension, retirement, and/or savings plans as applicable to the work location
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• ... and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

102967 | Human Resources | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent