Head of People & Office Operations - Family Office

About The Client

Our client, a reputable Hong Kong-based family office, is hiring a Head of Human Resources as part of its succession planning efforts.

Seeking an HR leader with 20-25+ years of experience from asset management, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, investment firms, or financial services. Target candidates with knowledge of SFC-regulated environments, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a people-centric approach to supporting employees, business leaders, and family members.

About The Role

Reporting directly to senior management, this is a standalone HR leadership role responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of Human Resources and office opeartions activities for the family office.

Leading one junior HR team member, you will serve as the trusted HR partner to the business while ensuring the smooth operation of the office. Beyond traditional HR responsibilities, the role requires a hands-on and proactive individual who is comfortable supporting a wide variety of operational and administrative matters within a small-office environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, compensation & benefits, learning & development, and offboarding.

Act as a trusted advisor to management on people-related matters and contribute to the development of HR policies and best practices.

Ensure HR processes remain compliant with relevant employment legislation and regulatory requirements.

Support corporate governance and operational matters within an SFC-licensed environment, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and external service providers where required.

Oversee day-to-day office administration, including office facilities management, vendor management, lease renewals, service agreements, insurance policies, and contract renewals.

Manage relationships with external vendors such as document storage, records management, and business support providers.

Support family members and internal stakeholders on a variety of requests and operational matters, demonstrating a strong service-oriented mindset.

Drive office improvement initiatives, streamline workflows, and identify opportunities to enhance employee experience and operational effectiveness.

Maintain a highly organised and efficient office environment while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Requirements

Degree qualified with approximately 20-25+ years of HR experience, ideally gained within asset management, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, investment firms, securities firms, or other financial services environments.

Strong understanding of the operational and regulatory landscape of SFC-licensed corporations.

Proven experience overseeing both HR and office administration functions within a lean or entrepreneurial environment.

Comfortable operating as a hands-on contributor, balancing strategic HR responsibilities with day-to-day operational matters.

Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts, lease renewals, office facilities, and corporate administration activities.

Mature, highly dependable, and able to exercise sound judgment when handling confidential matters.

Service-oriented and approachable personality with a genuine passion for supporting employees, stakeholders, and family members.

Strong ownership mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves and proactively assist with tasks outside of traditional HR responsibilities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.

Fluent in English and Cantonese; Mandarin would be advantageous.

Click "Apply Now" to apply for this position or call Christina Lau at +852 3180 4934 for a confidential discussion. All information collected will be kept in strict confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only.