Senior Associate, HRBP $30k - $35k

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is recruiting an HR Business Partner to support the region across Hong Kong and Mainland China. You will drive workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and employee development in collaboration with managers and regional teams.

You will oversee payroll operations, ensure statutory compliance (HK Employment Ordinance, MPF, housing fund) and lead employee relations, performance management and talent initiatives to strengthen leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in HRBP, HR Generalist or HR Operations.
• Experience supporting Hong Kong and Mainland China employee populations.
• Solid knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and Mainland China labour regulations.
• Experience with MPF administration, tax processes and statutory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and leadership to provide practical HR support across HK and Mainland China.
• Oversee payroll operations and liaise with external providers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and HR policies; update handbooks and policies as needed.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on employee relations, investigations and performance matters.
• Lead succession planning, talent management and employee development initiatives.
• Lead recruitment efforts, training initiatives and HR reporting & analytics.

Skills

HRBP experience

Payroll management

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Cantonese/Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

• Well Established FMCG Multinational Company
• Stable Workforce with A Strong Emphasis in Teamwork

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established multinational consumer goods organisation with a diverse portfolio of recognised products across multiple business lines. With a strong market presence, stable financial performance and continued growth across the region, the company offers a collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact while developing their careers within a respected international business.

Job Description

As a key member of the HR team, you will partner closely with managers and leadership teams to provide practical and commercially focused HR support across the region. You will contribute to workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and talent initiatives that support business objectives and long-term growth.

A significant focus of the role will be overseeing HR operations and payroll administration across Hong Kong and Mainland China. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, manage relationships with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders, and ensure all statutory requirements are met. This includes administration of MPF, individual income tax matters, social insurance contributions, housing fund obligations (commonly referred to as the Five Social Insurances and One Housing Fund), tax reporting and other compliance-related activities.

You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with local employment legislation and HR policies, keeping abreast of regulatory changes and ensuring relevant updates are implemented effectively. This includes managing employee handbook updates, leave administration, attendance and timekeeping matters, employee records and HR systems data integrity.

The role will also provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters. You will support workplace investigations, policy interpretation, performance management discussions, disciplinary cases and other employee concerns, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and local regulations.

In addition, you will play an active role in succession planning, talent management and employee development initiatives. Working closely with regional and global stakeholders, you will support performance review processes, identify key talent, assist in development planning and contribute to programmes designed to strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement and retention.

You will lead recruitment activities for key hires, contribute to training and learning initiatives, prepare HR reporting and workforce analytics, and participate in regional projects relating to organisational change, talent development and workforce optimisation. The role requires close collaboration with both local and regional teams to ensure alignment of people practices while recognising local market requirements.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Minimum 6 years' experience in HR Business Partnering, HR Generalist or HR Operations roles
• Proven experience supporting both Hong Kong and Mainland China employee populations
• Solid knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and Mainland China labour regulations including hands-on experience managing Hong Kong and China payroll processes
• In-depth understanding of China statutory requirements, including social insurance and housing fund (Five Social Insurances and One Housing Fund)
• Experience managing MPF administration, tax-related processes and other statutory obligations
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations and performance management matters
• Exposure to succession planning, talent management and employee development programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
• Ability to interpret HR data and provide meaningful workforce insights
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, both written and spoken
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality

What's on Offer

• Collaborative and team based work culture; stable business with low turnover
• Permanent position within a reputable FMCG MNC