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