People-First HR Officer | Global Operations & Onboarding

Howden; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee stock options

Birthday leave

Free beverages

Job summary

Howden in Hong Kong is seeking an energetic Human Resources Officer to join our team. You will support daily HR operations, focusing on talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, and development programs.

You will collaborate with business units to provide HR insights, manage onboarding/offboarding, ensure regulatory compliance with authorities, and drive a high‑performing, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a HR support role.
• Well-versed in HKSAR Employment Ordinance, MPF Ordinance and related regulations.
• Familiarity with HR processes, including payroll, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Good interpersonal skills with experience working with different teams and departments.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Knowledge of HR system and databases; experience in Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute daily HR operations, including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, learning & development programmes, employer branding programmes, staff recognition programmes, relevant welfare activities and change initiatives.
• Work closely with various business units to provide professional HR insights and advice on people related issues, and proper follow-up with the necessary formalities/ procedures.
• Lead and coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth experience for employees and full compliance with company policies and legal obligations.
• Liaise with external authorities (e.g., Insurance Authority, MPFA) to manage staff movements and ensure all regulatory procedures are followed promptly and accurately.
• Support the employee experienceand foster a high-performing, inclusive, and learning workplace culture.
• Participate in HR projects, such as process improvements, system enhance, policy review, audit & compliance programmes etc.
• PartnerwithGroup/RegionalHRtoimplementgroupinitiatives, such as implementation of HR strategies, policies, and best practiceswithlocaladaptation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English & Chinese communication

Payroll & benefits familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Workday

Job description

Howden in Hong Kong is seeking an energetic Human Resources Officer to join our team. You will support daily HR operations, focusing on talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, and development programs.

You will collaborate with business units to provide HR insights, manage onboarding/offboarding, ensure regulatory compliance with authorities, and drive a high‑performing, inclusive workplace culture.