- Leadership role at an exciting growth-stage fintech with real strategic impact
- Broad scope covering operations + high-visibility transformation projects
About Our Client A fast-growing fintech company in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its people function. This is a high-impact role that combines strong operational HR leadership with strategic influence at a pivotal growth stage of the company.
Job Description HR Operations Leadership
- End-to-end ownership of recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee lifecycle administration, employee relations and internal HR communication
- Manage compensation & benefits cycle (salary review, bonus, equity/RSU refresh, benefits renewal) together with finance
- Oversee payroll processing accuracy, MPF, tax reporting and statutory compliance for Hong Kong (and potentially cross-border elements)
- Maintain HRIS data integrity, produce regular HR reporting & analytics for management
Strategic HR & Organisational Development
- Lead periodic review and update of HR policies, employee handbook, internal guidelines and ensure alignment with HK employment law, PDPO and fintech regulatory expectations
- Drive workforce planning, headcount forecasting, organisational design and structure changes as the company scales (new teams, new locations, role grading)
- Partner closely with senior management and department heads to design and roll out a modern, fair and effective performance management framework (goal setting, calibration, feedback, rating & consequence management)
- Lead the development and execution of company-wide learning & development strategy, including core training programs, leadership development, technical upskilling and compliance training
- Initiate and lead people-related projects (culture building, engagement surveys, DEI initiatives, hybrid/remote policy refinement, talent review & succession)
The Successful Applicant - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline; postgraduate qualification or CIPD/equivalent certification is a plus
- 6 years of progressive HR generalist experience with proven track record managing full-cycle HR operations in a fast-growing environment (preferably fintech, technology, financial services or professional services)
- Strong experience designing / refreshing performance management systems, workforce planning and organisational design during scaling phases
- Solid knowledge of Hong Kong employment law, MPF, tax and data privacy requirements; familiarity with cross-border HR issues is advantageous
- Strategic yet hands-on mindset - able to move comfortably between operational execution and senior-level advisory work
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and presentation skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Cantonese
- Proficient in modern HRIS and advanced Excel/PowerPoint
What's on Offer - Permanent opportunity
- 5 days' work
- Great Discretionary Bonus
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Exciting Project Exposure
- Work life balance
- MNC Working environment
- Regional Exposure