Human Resources Officer

Korean International School; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Korean International School (KIS) is seeking a proactive HR Officer to join the HR Department in Hong Kong. The role supports recruitment, compensation and benefits administration, attendance tracking, and HR projects to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HR, at least 3 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, and excellent English and Chinese communication. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• 3 years of practical HR experience in a sizable organization.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and related HR legislation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to address HR challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications.
• Meticulous, proactive, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and written/spoken English and Chinese.
• Collaborative team player with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive HR services including recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and staff attendance and leave records.
• Assist with full recruitment cycle, onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires and departing employees.
• Assist in interview arrangement and on-time collection and update of attendance data.
• Perform receptionist duties including greeting guests and visitors, mailings and courier arrangements.
• Participate in HR projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Korean International School (KIS) is a private, independent school with an enrollment of over 800 students representing more than 30 nationalities. We offer a British-style academic education designed for the English-speaking community in Hong Kong.

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Job summary

KIS is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Officerto join our Human Resources Department. The successful candidate will support a broad range of HR functions including recruitment, compensation and benefits administration, and contribute to various HR projects to ensure efficient and effective HR operations.

Job Responsibilities

Manage comprehensive HR services including recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and staff attendance and leave records with professionalism and efficiency.

Assist with the full recruitment cycle, focusing on seamless onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires and departing employees.

Assist in human resources duties such as interview arrangement, on time collection and update of attendance data, new staff orientation, etc.

Perform receptionist duties including greeting guest and visitors in good manner, mailings and courier arrangements

Participate in HR projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.

3 years of practical HR experience in a sizable organization.

Strong knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and related HR legislation.

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address unique HR challenges and provide effective solutions.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications.

Meticulous, proactive, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking abilities.

Good communication and presentation skills and highly proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a collaborative team player.

Strong attention to detail with numeric accuracy.

Immediate availability is highly preferred.

KIS is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship, or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated with strict confidentiality and will be used for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Final employment is subject to pre-employment and child protection checks.

KIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hold ourselves to high standards and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the position, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks, and identity checks.

Sheung Wan, Central and Western District, HK

Korean International School (KIS) is an international school in Hong Kong that offers a through-train British curriculum, English medium education from Reception to 6th Form for English

Speaking Community in Hong Kong. KIS is an active member of the Cambridge International Curriculum Programme which provides us with teaching materials and support for all levels.

We are indeed proud to serve KIS which not only cater for Korean community’s needs, but also welcome an international body of students from over 25 countries.

Korean International School (KIS) is an international school in Hong Kong that offers a through-train British curriculum, English medium education from Reception to 6th Form for English

Speaking Community in Hong Kong. KIS is an active member of the Cambridge International Curriculum Programme which provides us with teaching materials and support for all levels.

We are indeed proud to serve KIS which not only cater for Korean community’s needs, but also welcome an international body of students from over 25 countries.