SENIOR MANAGER / MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES - FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

Recruitment Intelligence Consultants Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Intelligence Consultants Ltd. is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist / Business Partner in Hong Kong to own the full employee lifecycle and deliver practical, high-impact HR solutions.

You will bridge strategy with day-to-day operations, serving as the primary contact for employees and leadership across advisory, recruitment, payroll, and compliance. The role requires 5–8 years in HR within the F&B sector, strong English and Cantonese communication, and the ability to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive HR experience within a F&B business.
• Solid grasp of local employment ordinances, payroll/statutory requirements (MPF, social insurance).
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; strong communication and discretion with confidential matters.
• Agile, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advisory to department heads and managers on workforce planning and people-related decisions.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and talent management including performance and development.
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and compensation benchmarking.
• Ensure local labor law compliance and maintain accurate HRIS data and personnel files.
• Support leadership with succession planning, employee engagement initiatives, and policy updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Discretion

Agile mindset

Bilingual (English/Cantonese)

Education

Bachelor degree in HR/BA

Master’s or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/GPHR)

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

• Previous experience within Fast food / restaurant business required
• Excellent growth prospect for the right candidate

We are a fast-paced, growing organization looking for a hands-on and strategic team leader who can roll up their sleeves to act as an HR Generalist / Business Partner, owning the full employee lifecycle while driving practical, high-impact HR solutions.

In this role, you will bridge high-level HR strategy with day-to-day operational execution. You will serve as the primary point of contact for employees and leadership, managing everything from advisory, recruitment, employee relations, learning & development, to payroll administration and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• HR Advisory & Stakeholder Partnering: Provide strategic guidance and day-to-day HR advisory to department heads and managers on workforce planning, organizational design, change management, and people-related business decisions
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Manage full-cycle recruitment, job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, offer letters, and onboarding programs.
• Employee Relations & Coaching: Act as an advisor to staff and managers, handling performance reviews, conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary matters with high emotional intelligence.
• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll: Oversee monthly payroll processing, benefits administration (such as health insurance and retirement/MPF), and compensation benchmarking.
• Compliance & Policy Management: Ensure local labor law compliance, maintain accurate personnel files and HRIS data, and update company policies as the business scales.
• Performance & Culture: Support leadership with succession planning, employee engagement initiatives, and building a positive, high-performance workplace culture.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or HR certification like PHR/SPHR/GPHR is a plus).
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive HR experience within a F&B business, with a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on generalist execution with some supervisory experience
• Legal & Technical Knowledge: Solid grasp of local employment ordinances, payroll/statutory requirements (e.g., MPF/social insurance), and HRIS platforms.
• Skills: Strong communication in English and Cantonese, problem-solving, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters.
• Mindset: Agile, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

(Applicants not contacted within 4 weeks should consider their application unsuccessful.)

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