HR Business Partner
Job Description:
Location:
Initially based in Hong Kong, with planned relocation to London
Flexible hybrid working arrangement in London
Relocation support provided
Role Overview:
This is a standalone, generalist HR role supporting the London team across the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be trained in Hong Kong before relocating and will serve as the go-to HR partner for the UK business.
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Own end-to-end recruitment for the London office
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Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees (stakeholder management)
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Oversee onboarding and offboarding, HRIS updates, and employee records
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Support salary benchmarking, performance review cycles, and employee engagement
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Coordinate team-building events and office culture initiatives
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Ensure HR processes align with UK employment laws and visa regulations
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Maintain and improve local HR systems and documentation
Requirements:
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5-7 years of HR experience in Hong Kong (in-house, not agency)
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Strong generalist background ideally from Financial Services or Tech
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Hands-on with recruitment and stakeholder engagement
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Exposure to UK HR practices, systems, and compliance preferred
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Comfortable working independently and managing a small office HR function
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Agile, self-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Nice to Have:
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Knowledge of UK visas and employment law
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Experience in buy-side or high-growth financial environments
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Ability to adapt quickly and build HR frameworks from the ground up
Required Skills:
Business