Manager / Assistant Manager – Human Resources & Administration

NEC Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 460,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

NEC Hong Kong seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to drive people initiatives in a high-growth setting. You will partner with leaders to implement practical HR solutions across recruitment, compensation, performance, engagement and development, while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate HR records.

You will influence organisational capability and culture, oversee HRIS enhancements, payroll coordination, and change programs, with a clear path toward Head of HR based on performance and

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years at Assistant Manager level or above.
• Experience in HR business partnering, recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee engagement and HRIS.
• Solid knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and statutory requirements.
• Passion for people and proactive relationship-building.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills across levels.
• Attention to detail, organisation and accuracy.
• Commercially minded, analytical and hands-on leadership potential.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (spoken and written).
• Experience in technology/digital industry or fast-growing businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand operational needs and deliver people solutions aligned with priorities.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, employer branding and onboarding.
• Manage compensation and benefits, payroll coordination, salary reviews and performance management processes.
• Enhance HR systems, streamline processes and translate people data into insights.
• Support organisation design, learning and development, succession planning and change initiatives.
• Champion employee engagement, culture building and internal communication; handle employee matters with discretion.
• Oversee office operations, vendors and budgets; maintain HR policies and compliance with HK law.

Skills

HRBP

Recruitment

Compensation & Benefits

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

HRIS

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Drive HR and administration initiatives that support business growth and build a high-performing, engaged organisation. As a trusted HR business partner, you will work closely with leaders and employees to address people priorities, strengthen organisational capability and foster a positive workplace culture.

This hands-on role is ideal for a people-focused HR professional with strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ambition to develop into a future Head of HR, subject to performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Business Partnering: Partner with business leaders to understand operational needs, provide practical HR advice and deliver people solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, employer branding and onboarding to attract and integrate the right talent.
• Total Rewards & Performance: Manage compensation and benefits, payroll coordination, salary reviews and performance management processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• HRIS & Analytics: Enhance HR systems, streamline and automate processes, and translate people data into actionable business insights.
• Organisation & Talent Development: Support organisation design, learning and development, succession planning and change initiatives.
• Employee Engagement & Relations: Champion employee engagement, culture building and internal communication; build trusted relationships and handle employee matters with empathy, discretion and sound judgement.
• Administration & Compliance: Oversee office operations, vendors and budgets; maintain effective HR policies, accurate records and compliance with Hong Kong employment legislation and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 2 years at Assistant Manager level or above in a sizeable organisation.
• Experience in HR business partnering, with a solid grounding in recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee engagement and HRIS.
• Sound knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and statutory requirements.
• A genuine passion for people, with a proactive approach to building relationships and creating a positive employee experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across organisational levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy and follow-through.
• Commercially minded, analytical and hands-on, with sound judgement, initiative and leadership potential.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Experience in the technology or digital industry, or a fast-growing business, would be an advantage.

Candidates will be considered at Manager or Assistant Manager level according to experience and capability.