Senior Manager, HR (generalist)

Rise Associates Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Associates Asia Limited in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead the talent agenda and build a scalable HR foundation in support of corporate growth. You will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, guiding integration across talent acquisition, C&B, performance, and organizational development.

You will drive HRIS adoption, design robust talent pipelines, and champion a high-performance culture through effective governance, transformation, and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience across HRBP, C&B, talent acquisition, ER and OD.
• Experience in public sector, large corporations, or fast-growing companies preferred.
• Track record of building HR frameworks from scratch and driving organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth.
• Partner with senior executives on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Drive the digital transformation of HR operations through modern HRIS solutions.
• Design end-to-end talent acquisition strategies to secure top talent and retain them.
• Establish robust performance management, talent development, and succession planning frameworks.
• Oversee learning and development to enhance leadership capabilities and employee skills.
• Direct compensation and benefits programs including market benchmarking and salary reviews.
• Standardize HR policies and governance to ensure compliance with Hong Kong employment laws and best practices.
• Champion culture-building and employee relations initiatives to foster an inclusive, high-performing workspace.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic HR

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Human Resources will spearhead the organization’s talent agenda and build a scalable HR foundation to fuel corporate growth. Managing end-to-end HR functions—including talent acquisition, C&B, performance management, employee engagement, and organizational development—this role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership in cultivating a high-performing, future-ready workforce.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership & Organization Design

• Formulate and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and long-term corporate growth.
• Partner with senior executives on strategic workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Drive the digital transformation of HR operations through the adoption of modern HRIS solutions.

Talent Management & Development

• Design and execute end-to-end talent acquisition strategies to secure and retain top-tier talent.
• Establish robust performance management, talent development, and succession planning frameworks.
• Oversee learning and development initiatives to enhance leadership capabilities and employee skills.

Governance, Compensation & Culture

• Direct compensation and benefits programs, including market benchmarking, salary reviews, and reward structures.
• Standardize HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure strict compliance with Hong Kong employment laws and industry best practices.
• Champion culture-building and employee relations initiatives to foster an inclusive, high-performing workspace.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of progressive HR experience, with well-rounded exposure to talent acquisition, HRBP functions, C&B, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Industry Background: Experience within the public sector, statutory/quasi-government bodies, large corporations, or fast-growing companies is highly preferred.
• Track Record: Proven success in building HR frameworks from scratch and driving organizational transformation.

Skills & Attributes

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and modern HR practices.
• Leadership: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills to partner effectively with senior leadership.
• Traits: Proactive, highly adaptable, and thriving in dynamic environments.
• Languages: Full fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin).