Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits and Operations (6-month Contract)

About the Team :   Being the People Department of South China Morning Post, our People Partners (PP), Compensation & Benefits  (C&B), Operations, and Talent Development & Engagement (TD&E) teams, develop and drive people strategies to acquire, develop and retain employees.

We motivate our employees to live our values in a dynamic and diverse workplace, develop our talents for our leadership pipeline, with the objective of continually making SCMP a Great Place To Work.

Purpose of the Position : This role is responsible for managing the payroll process and other C&B operations with a high degree of accuracy and in strict compliance with relevant legislative requirements.

This role also supports the review and development of C&B programs.

In this role, you will :   Compensation and Benefits Manage payroll, benefits administration and taxation etc.

Act as a liaison with vendors regarding day-to-day operations and special case handling, and collaborate with the Finance team on cost center management.

Partner closely with the People Partner on staff movement and provide support from a Compensation & Benefits perspective.

HR Policies Contribute to salary surveys, policy, and program benchmarking initiatives to maintain the Company's competitive market position.

Support the maintenance of all HR policies & procedures and provide guidance and interpretation to staff.

Ensure compliance with applicable Employment Ordinance, Inland Revenue Ordinance, and MPF Schemes Ordinance.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of employment-related laws in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and the US.

HR Projects Participate in and support various People projects and initiatives as required.

Teamwork Serve as a key resource for payroll expertise within the team and contribute to the efficient operation of the payroll process.

Skills and Experience that will lead to success : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of professional HR experience with a focus on payroll and C&B functions.

In-depth knowledge of Hong Kong employment ordinances, legislation, and regulations.

Familiarity with employment benefits provision in PRC, Singapore, and the US, with preferred knowledge of PRC tax law.

Strong analytical and numerical abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

Proactive in identifying process improvements and willing to adopt new technologies.

Excellent time management and prioritization skills, ensuring timely completion of tasks.

Strong collaboration mindset and ability to work independently with a high degree of responsibility.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (include Word and Excel) and HR management system BIPO.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and Chinese.

6-month contract position from December 2025 to May / June2026.

Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.

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