Regional Human Resources Manager - Compensation & Benefits

SMCP – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, Fursac; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMCP is seeking an experienced Regional HR Leader to collaborate with Paris HQ and oversee APAC payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance. The role focuses on delivering accurate HR data reports, managing HR administration, and driving regional projects such as HRIS implementations.

You will coordinate with local HR partners across markets, ensure statutory compliance, and optimize budgets and HR processes for efficiency and consistency across Asia Pacific.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences or related discipline.
• 8+ years of HR experience with regional responsibilities across markets, including managerial experience.
• Solid regional payroll oversight, HR administration, and compensation and benefits in a retail environment.
• Strong HRIS proficiency and analytics, including data management and monthly HR data reporting.
• Good knowledge of employment laws across APAC, including HK/ Mainland China.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reconciliation of regional budget and HR data reports with Paris HQ and consolidate inputs from local HR teams.
• Oversee payroll oversight and HR administration with local partners, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Manage regional compensation and benefits programs, including commissions, incentives, bonuses and salary reviews.
• Lead regional HR compliance and policy development to align with local laws and company rules across Asia Pacific.
• Drive regional HR projects, including HRIS implementation and budgeting tool adoption.

Skills

Payroll oversight

Budget reporting

HR analytics

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

HRIS proficiency

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Reporting to the Regional HR Director, this role will primarily work with headquarters in Paris to reconcile and deliver monthly regional budget and HR data reports for Asia Pacific. The role will also oversee compensation and benefits, including payroll review and approval with local HR business partners, HR administration, rewards programmes—including commissions, incentives, bonuses and salary reviews—and HR compliance, policies and internal rules.

Responsibilities

• Monthly Reporting, Reconciliation & HR Analytics: Lead monthly reconciliation of regional budget and HR data reports in collaboration with headquarters in Paris. Consolidate inputs from local HR teams, validate data consistency across reports and systems, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections to deliver accurate, complete reports within monthly deadlines. Manage compensation and benefits budgeting and analysis, develop and maintain HR KPI dashboards, validate and correct HRIS data, and prepare reports and materials for budget meetings. Collect and consolidate HR information for CSR audits.
• Payroll & HR Administration: Take regional ownership of payroll oversight and HR administration, with local teams responsible for payroll processing. Work with local HR business partners to review and approve the complete payroll for each market, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely payment. Maintain reliable employee records and accurate payroll system data, monitor and analyse regional payroll costs, and work with internal and external stakeholders to improve administrative processes and cost efficiency.
• Regional Rewards: Manage regional compensation and benefits programmes, including commission and incentive schemes, variable remuneration, annual bonuses and salary reviews. Oversee reward calculations, administration, consolidation and reporting, working with stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent implementation. Support salary and benefits benchmarking and annual performance appraisal processes, and communicate reward policies and benefits clearly.
• HR Compliance, Policies & Rules: Lead regional HR compliance and the development, review, communication and implementation of HR policies and internal rules. Ensure payroll, HR administration and rewards practices comply with applicable employment laws, statutory requirements and company policies across Asia Pacific. Monitor regulatory changes, coordinate with local HR teams and legal advisers, maintain compliance documentation, support audits and follow through on corrective actions.
• Project Management: Lead regional compensation and benefits projects, including HRIS implementation and global budgeting tools, coordinating with stakeholders to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant HR experience in a sizeable organisation, including regional responsibilities across multiple markets and at least 3 years at managerial level or above.
• Solid regional experience in payroll oversight, HR administration, and compensation and benefits in a retail environment, including reviewing complex payrolls, coordinating payroll approvals with local HR business partners, and administering commission and incentive schemes.
• Strong HRIS proficiency and analytical skills, including data management, monthly budget and HR data reporting, reconciliation and system optimisation, with practical experience in HRIS implementation.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and statutory requirements in Mainland China, Hong Kong and other Asia Pacific markets, with experience managing regional HR compliance and implementing HR policies and internal rules.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, with the ability to understand business needs and support a positive employee experience.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who values teamwork, builds effective relationships across markets and functions, and demonstrates initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Required Skills

• Monthly budget and HR data reporting and reconciliation; HRIS and analytics
• Project management
• Regional payroll oversight, review and approval, and HR administration
• Regional rewards management, including commissions and incentives
• Regional HR compliance and policy management
• Multitasking, prioritisation and deadline management under pressure
• Teamwork and cross-market collaboration

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of payroll management tools

Equal Opportunity Statement

SMCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.