Assistant HR & Administrative Manager

Assistant HR & Administrative Manager

About Hong Kong Design Centre

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was founded in 2001 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as a centre of design excellence in Asia. We are on a public mission to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to foster innovation, create business value and improve societal well-being.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a high caliber candidate to join our dynamic team. Please visit our website www.hkdesigncentre.org for information about HKDC.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and execute the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle for all staff, including MPF contributions, tax filings (IR56 series), and benefits administration with absolute accuracy;
2. Assist the Senior HR & Admin Manager in HR budgeting, salary benchmarking, and headcount analysis. Leverage strong numerical and analytical skills to deliver data-driven reports and insights to the Business Units;
3. Handle end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisal cycles, and employee relations to foster a positive, engaged, and compliant workplace;
4. Explore staff development needs and coordinate with external training vendors and consultants to deliver impactful learning programs;
5. Manage daily administrative operations, including office procurement, insurance renewals, warehouse maintenance, and other related task;
6. Ensure full compliance of all HR matters with Standard Operating Procedures, Corporate Governance Standards, and the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance;
7. Carry out other ad hoc projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline;
2. Minimum 6 years of HR and administration experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role and a strong track record in full-set payroll processing;
3. Fluent in spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin;
4. Strong proficiency in MS Excel, particularly Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP, is essential for data management and reporting. Familiarity with the HR system (MRC) is a significant advantage;
5. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a team player. Comfortable multitasking and wearing multiple hats, while demonstrating warmth, empathy, care, and sensitivity towards staff;
6. Experience in the NGO or non-profit sector is an advantage.

More information about Hong Kong Design Centre:

https://www.hkdesigncentre.org/

Interested parties are invited to apply by sending your resume with full details of education, work experience, current & expected salary, contact telephone number and earliest available date to the Human Resources Office, Hong Kong Design Centre, 4/F, DX design hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Shum Shui Po, Kowloon or email to: hr@hkdesigncentre.org on or before 28 April 2026. HKDC reserves the right not to make appointment for the post(s) advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All information received will be kept in strict confidence for six months and data will only be used for recruitment purposes.