HR Business Partner

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.

• Own end-to-end recruitment for the London office

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees (stakeholder management)

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding, HRIS updates, and employee records

• Support salary benchmarking, performance review cycles, and employee engagement

• Coordinate team-building events and office culture initiatives

• Ensure HR processes align with UK employment laws and visa regulations

• Maintain and improve local HR systems and documentation

Requirements

• 5-7 years of HR experience in Hong Kong (in-house, not agency)

• Strong generalist background ideally from Financial Services or Tech

• Hands-on with recruitment and stakeholder engagement

• Exposure to UK HR practices, systems, and compliance preferred

• Comfortable working independently and managing a small office HR function

• Agile, self-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of UK visas and employment law

• Experience in buy-side or high-growth financial environments

• Ability to adapt quickly and build HR frameworks from the ground up