Senior Manager, Human Resources

Knight Frank Petty Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank Hong Kong is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/Business Partner to support the Greater China people strategy. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will collaborate with business leaders to align people initiatives with business goals and deliver comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle.

The role demands strong partnering with senior stakeholders, change management, recruitment, talent development and HR operations, with a focus on organisational effectiveness, culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' progressive HR experience with broad exposure across HR business partnering and generalist functions.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation; Mainland China exposure is a plus.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department heads and business leaders to provide proactive HR advice and solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Coach managers on talent management, employee relations, organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Act as a key representative of HR and support the Head of HR in delivering the Greater China people agenda.
• Lead or support HR processes including manpower planning, budgeting, salary reviews and performance management.
• Drive cross-border collaboration between Hong Kong and Mainland China offices where appropriate.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive, inclusive high-performance culture.

Skills

HR business partnering

Talent management

Employee relations

Organisational development

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, Greater China, the successful candidate will be a key member of the HR team, supporting the development and execution of the people strategy and HR agenda across Greater China. The role serves as a trusted partner to business leaders and department heads, providing strategic and operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded HR generalist with strong business partnering capabilities, sound commercial judgement and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. This role offers significant exposure to senior management and will play an important role in driving organisational effectiveness, talent development, employee engagement and HR best practices across the Greater China business.

Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering

Partner with department heads and business leaders to provide proactive HR advice and solutions aligned with business objectives.

Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and support leaders in driving people management excellence.

Coach managers on talent management, employee relations, organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.

Act as a key representative of the HR function and support the Head of HR in delivering the Greater China people agenda.

Represent the HR function in regional projects, management discussions and business initiatives as required.

Talent & Organisation Development

Support leadership development initiatives, talent review and succession planning across the business.

Drive learning and development programmes to enhance management capability and employee performance.

Support organisational change initiatives, restructures and business transformation projects when required.

Talent Acquisition

Manage end-to-end recruitment process by attracting and selecting the right candidates with right set of skills and competencies and making a hiring decision.

Develop effective sourcing strategies and strengthen employer branding initiatives.

Drive graduate, internship and early-career programmes to build future talent pipelines.

Employee Engagement & Culture

Lead employee engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives.

Manage employee surveys and support business leaders in implementing action plans arising from employee feedback.

Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture aligned with company values.

HR Operations & Governance

Lead or support annual HR processes including manpower planning, budgeting, salary reviews, bonus reviews and performance management exercises.

Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and company policies.

Leverage HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations to management.

HR Projects

Support the implementation of new HR programmes, systems and people initiatives

Drive cross-border collaboration between Hong Kong and Mainland China offices to ensure alignment of people practices where appropriate.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years' progressive HR experience with broad exposure across HR business partnering and generalist functions, preferably gained in a sizeable professional services, real estate or multinational organisation.

Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation, with exposure to Mainland China employment practices an advantage.

Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions through sound HR advice, commercial judgement and a solutions-oriented approach.

Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Self-motivated and able to work independently while effectively balancing strategic and operational responsibilities.

Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, build credibility at all levels and serve as a trusted adviser to business leaders.

High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.

Curious, adaptable and technology-oriented, with a strong interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance HR effectiveness, employee experience and business outcomes.

Degree holder in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Excellent command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Knight Frank is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, or family status. If you require special assistance during the recruitment process, please emailus at recruit@ hk.knightfrank.com at any time.

Knight Frank is the leading independent global property consultancy. Headquartered in London, Knight Frank has more than 27,000 people operating from over 740 offices across over 50 territories.

Our Hong Kong business was established in 1972. Since then, we have expanded to provide complete coverage across Greater China. We now operate offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Taipei and Macau. With over 50 years' local experience, Knight Frank is one of the leading providers of property-related services in Greater China.

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