Senior HR Officer

Compass Offices Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Offices Group is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead payroll and HR operations for Hong Kong and APAC. This hands-on role focuses on accurate payroll processing, HR compliance, and day-to-day HR activities across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in payroll and HR operations with full HK payroll management, thorough knowledge of local regulations, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with external service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Management or related field.
• 7+ years in payroll administration and HR operations.
• Experience managing Hong Kong payroll independently; HK Employment Ordinance knowledge.
• Experience across APAC payroll a plus.
• Proactive team player with strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll and HR operations for Hong Kong and APAC region, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee compensation and benefits activities, statutory contributions, leave, insurance, and external providers.
• Partner with managers on employee lifecycle, probation reviews, ER cases, policies, and performance management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Service-oriented

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM/Business

Tools

MS Office

HRIS Systems

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on and experienced HR professional to join the HR team, supporting payroll and HR operations across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Hong Kong payroll, with exposure to payroll in other APAC locations considered as a strong advantage.

This role requires a detail‑oriented, proactive and resourceful individual who is comfortable working independently while collaborating with fellow team members, internal stakeholders, and external payroll or HR service providers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining HR compliance, and supporting day‑to‑day HR operations across multiple jurisdictions across APAC.

Location: Hong Kong

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll and HR operations for Hong Kong and assigned countries across the APAC region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Support and administer compensation and benefits activities across assigned countries, including statutory contributions, leave management, insurance administration, and coordination with external payroll and HR service providers.
• Partner with line managers and employees on HR operational and employee lifecycle matters, including probation reviews, employee relations cases, policy interpretation, performance management activities, and offboarding processes.
• Ensure HR processes and practices comply with local statutory requirements, company policies, and internal controls across assigned countries.
• Assist in the review, implementation, and updating of HR policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure ongoing relevance and compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR system and personnel files
• Prepare regular HR reports and support data analysis
• Initiate and participate in HR projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resources Management, Business Management or related disciplines
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in managing payroll administration and HR operations, with the ability to manage responsibilities independently.
• Proven experience managing Hong Kong payroll independently is required, with strong knowledge of the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and other relevant HR regulations
• Experience supporting payroll and HR operations across APAC countries would be a strong advantage
• A proactive and positive team player with strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a service‑oriented mindset.
• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and HRIS Systems
• Experience in evaluating, managing and coordinating with external payroll and HR service providers is highly preferred
• Immediate availability is preferred

Why Join Us?

At Compass Offices, we’re passionate about creating dynamic, flexible workspaces that empower people to do their best work. You’ll be part of a team that values design, innovation, and real-world impact—building spaces where businesses thrive.

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