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HR Director, Chinese SOE , $1mil base

Hong Kong Permanent HK$70,000 - HK$80,000 per month (HK$840,000 - HK$960,000 per year) View Job Description
The HR Director role will be based in Hong Kong and requires expertise in HR management to drive organizational growth and employee engagement for international markets.
  • Newly created position
  • Responsible for international markets

About Our Client

Our client is a renowned and well established organization headquartered in China with an international office in Hong Kong, dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide. With a strong presence in the region, the company offers a professional working environment and opportunities for career development.

Job Description

As an HR Director, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Work in close partnership with the HR team in China to ensure alignment with domestic policies while contributing to the development of international HR strategies that support offshore business growth.
  • Support the development and implementation of cross-regional compensation and benefits frameworks, ensuring consistency, competitiveness, and alignment with local market practices.
  • Build talent acquisition strategies and the international talent management framework, including performance management leadership development, succession planning, and mobility programs.
  • Support HR aspects of international M&A activities, including due diligence and post-merger integration for projects in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
  • Introduce best practices from previous organizations to establish scalable HR structures, data reporting and consolidation processes, manpower planning, and annual budgeting and review exercises.
  • Prepare and manage Chinese-language HR reports and documentation for the headquarters.



The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Director should have:

  • Looking for candidates with mainland Chinese background with overseas education or work experience, or HK talents with experience working for Chinese SOE firms.
  • Currently based in Hong Kong and familiar with both Chinese and international business environments.
  • 12-18 years of HR experience, ideally at Senior Manager level or above, with regional coverage across multiple markets.
  • Prior experience working in state-owned enterprises or sizable Chinese commercial companies is strongly preferred, such as industrial, manufacturing, logistics, telecom...etc.
  • Strong expertise in compensation strategy, talent development, organizational design, and HR operations, experience in M&A-related HR work, including integration planning or have managed multiple subsidiaries will be highly sought after.
  • Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and written Chinese; strong reporting , communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong understanding of Chinese work culture and ability to operate effectively in international settings.
  • Strategic mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities.



What's on Offer

  • Individual contributor, internal consultant role.
  • Opportunity to work within a large organization
  • Collaborative and professional working environment in Hong Kong.



If you are ready to make a positive impact as an HR Director, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Grace Lee
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6827263
Phone number
+852 2848 4721

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HR Director
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Grace Lee
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4721
Job Reference
JN-092025-6827263

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.