(Asst) Human Resources Manager | Engineering business

HR Manager role for a fast-growing engineering-related business with 70+ employees. Reporting directly to the GM, this role oversees the full spectrum of HR, including recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management and HR projects. Ideal for a hands-on HR professional seeking strong business exposure, autonomy, and clear career progression as the company continues to expand.

About the Company

Our client is a fast growing engineering-related business with a workforce of over 70 employees in Hong Kong. As the company continues to scale its operations, they are looking for a hands-on and commercially minded HR professional to establish and drive the full spectrum of HR functions while partnering directly with the General Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional seeking a standalone role with strong visibility, business exposure, and long-term career progression into a broader HR leadership position.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will serve as the sole HR representative for the business and take ownership of the full employee lifecycle. As a trusted business partner, you will support both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day operational HR matters to facilitate the company's ongoing growth.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to build, enhance and professionalise HR practices as the organisation continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions and offboarding
Ensure compliance with Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and other relevant labour regulations
Maintain employee records, HR documentation, policies and procedures
Manage monthly payroll administration and benefits coordination with external vendors

Talent Acquisition

Lead end-to-end recruitment activities for office and site-based positions
Partner with hiring managers to identify manpower requirements and hiring strategies
Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and recruitment platforms
Strengthen employer branding and talent attraction initiatives

Employee Relations

Act as the primary point of contact for employee enquiries and HR matters
Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality
Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture
Support employee engagement and retention initiatives

Performance Management & Organisational Development

Coordinate annual performance appraisal and salary review processes
Identify training and development needs across the organisation
Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
Recommend and implement HR policies and process improvements

HR Projects & Business Partnering

Partner closely with the General Manager on organisational and workforce planning
Provide HR insights and recommendations to support business growth
Participate in HR transformation and process enhancement projects
Prepare HR reports, analytics and management updates

The Successful Applicant

Degree holder in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related discipline
Minimum 8 years of HR generalist experience, preferably gained in construction, engineering, property, building services or frontline focus type of industries
Proven ability to manage the full spectrum of HR independently
Sound knowledge of Hong Kong employment legislation and HR best practices
Proactive, mature and hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Strong command of both English and Cantonese; Mandarin is an advantage

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