HR manager

At Kody, we’re on a mission to make in-person commerce simpler and smarter. As we continue our rapid growth across the UK, Hong Kong, and beyond, we’re building a team of proactive, thoughtful professionals who want to shape the future with us.

We're now looking for a HR Manager based in Hong Kong to lead and strengthen our People operations across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, contract changes, terminations, and offboarding processes
• Coordinate with the Finance and Operations teams to support monthly payroll processes and ensure accurate employee data
• Oversee and continuously improve HR systems and documentation across the region

Visa and Mobility Support

• Partner with our teams in other regions to manage employment visa applications and renewals
• Liaise with immigration consultants and relevant authorities to ensure compliance for non-resident team members
• Support onboarding and integration of international hires and remote workers

Documentation and Compliance

• Draft, review and manage employment contracts and other HR-related documentation
• Ensure all processes and documentation are legally compliant and align with local labor laws and global company policies
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure organisational readiness for audits or inspections

People Operations Leadership

• Act as the go-to person for HR in Hong Kong, providing guidance and support to employees and managers
• Contribute to HR strategy by identifying areas for improvement, streamlining operations, and enhancing employee experience
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to support initiatives around performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning

You’ll thrive in this role if you are highly organised, detail-oriented and take pride in setting others up for success. As a member of the People team, you’ll be comfortable owning complex processes, collaborating across borders, and ensuring compliance at every step.

General Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in employee lifecycle management, compliance, and payroll coordination
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong labor law, with working familiarity of visa processes
• Proven experience handling employment visa applications and renewals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (written and spoken)
• Comfortable using and managing tools such as HRIS, ATS, Excel, and Google Workspace
• A proactive, detail-focused mindset, able to anticipate potential issues and implement effective solutions
• A collaborative approach and confidence working across regions and with cross-functional teams
• Bonus: Experience supporting IT and office operations during onboarding processes

• Health and Dental Insurance 🏥
• Regular team socials (office and out of office) 🎉
• Beautiful new workspace 🌆