Human Resources Director (Asset Management)

About the role

The Human Resources Director will partner with senior management to shape HR strategy, drive culture, and support growth across a multi‑jurisdictional asset‑management business. This senior leader will oversee payroll, talent operations, employee relations and compliance for a high‑performance workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute HR strategy, workforce planning and organizational development to foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Lead end‑to‑end payroll, benefits administration and compensation programs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance across regions.
• Manage global talent acquisition, onboarding, internal mobility, performance management and off‑boarding, including visa sponsorship and immigration processes.
• Act as primary advisor on employee relations, conflict resolution, career development and leadership capability.
• Create and deliver learning & development programmes aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, HRIS data and employee records, ensuring compliance with regional employment laws.
• Provide workforce analytics and actionable insights to senior leadership for strategic decision‑making.

Required profile

• 9+ years of broad HR generalist experience, including managerial responsibility, preferably in financial services or asset management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong employment law; familiarity with Australian or Singapore employment law is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives with precision, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and ethical judgment when handling confidential matters.

Required skills

• Hands‑on payroll management and HR operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for document handling.