Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits and Operations (6-month Contract)
Hong Kong
Contracted
People
Experienced
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:
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
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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