Senior Human Resources Specialist

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (Hong Kong) is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for the Hong Kong office, covering legal, professional, internship and graduate programs. The role also focuses on Employment Ordinance compliance, policy development, and performance management support.

You will partner with hiring managers and external agencies to design effective recruitment strategies, manage the candidate experience, and oversee compensation reviews and

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles and programs.
• Knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and local labour law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment processes for the HK office (legal, professional, internship, graduate programs).
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and negotiate terms of engagement.
• Oversee employer branding and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Provide guidance on termination processes in relation to Employment Ordinance.
• Develop and update HR policies to reflect regulatory changes and best practices.
• Coordinate annual performance reviews and support career development initiatives.
• Support salary review processes and benefits administration.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Interviewing

Onboarding

Stakeholder management

Employer branding

Employee relations

Compliance awareness

Training & development coordination

Tools

HRIS

HR reporting

Job description

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (Hong Kong)

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Job Description

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Lead and manage end-to-end all recruitment processes for the Hong Kong office relating to legal, professional, internship and graduate programs, including drafting job descriptions, managing advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.


• Partner with hiring managers and partners to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.


• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and negotiate terms of engagement.


• Oversee the firm's employer brand and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Employment Ordinance & Employee Relations

• Provide guidance and recommendations to senior management in relation to employee termination processes, ensuring compliance with the Employment Ordinance.


• Handle matters involving employees who have been diagnosed with a serious illness and are on sick leave allowance, with appropriate care and in accordance with statutory requirements.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to reflect changes in employment law, regulatory requirements, and best practice across all relevant jurisdictions.


• Ensure the firm's compliance with employment legislation, data protection regulations, and diversity and inclusion obligations.


• Support internal and external audits relating to HR processes and documentation.

Performance Management and Talent Development

• Coordinate and administer the firm's annual performance review and appraisal processes for both legal and professional staff.


• Identify training and development needs and work with the Learning & Development team to design and deliver appropriate programs.


• Assist with the development and implementation of career progression frameworks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Support the professional staff annual salary review and bonus processes, including benchmarking, data analysis, and the preparation of recommendations.


• Attend year-end moderation meetings as required to provide subject matter expertise related to HK market practice.


• Manage all cyclical matriculation processes for all legal staff and audit related system updates.


• Administer and advise on the firm's benefits program, health insurance coverage and other employee benefits for both legal and professional staff.

HR Systems, Data, and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the firm's HRIS (Human Resources Information System).


• Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports, metrics, and analytics for senior management, covering areas such as headcount, attrition, diversity, absence, and recruitment activity.


• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through technology and automation.