Our client, a multinational organisation with its APAC HQ in Hong Kong, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its HR function across Hong Kong and Mainland China.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an HR professional who can partner with senior management, develop the HR team and drive meaningful improvements beyond day-to-day operations. With an established team supporting daily HR activities, the successful candidate will focus on strengthening HR governance, developing talent and advancing HR transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the HR team across Hong Kong and China, providing direction, coaching and oversight to ensure consistent and effective HR delivery.
- Partner closely with Hong Kong-based senior management on people priorities, organisational needs and longer‑term workforce planning.
- Oversee the full spectrum of HR, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll, performance management, employee relations and talent development.
- Ensure the accuracy and compliance of HR operations and payroll across Hong Kong and China, in line with local labour laws, statutory requirements and company policies.
- Drive HR process improvement, standardisation and digitalisation across Hong Kong and China, while contributing to broader APAC initiatives.
- Develop and implement talent development, succession planning and employee retention initiatives.
- Strengthen employee engagement, internal communication and collaboration across locations.
Requirements
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial exposure to both Hong Kong and Mainland China.
- Supervisory experience in leading and developing an HR team.
- Strong working knowledge of Hong Kong and China labour regulations, employment practices and payroll requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to move beyond operational delivery and drive HR improvements, organisational initiatives and change.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work directly with senior management and English‑speaking business leaders.
- High fluency in both written and spoken English Mandarin and Cantonese.