HR Manager and Global HR Compliance Coordinator

HR Manager and Global HR Compliance Coordinator

Animals Asia Foundation is seeking a professional for the role of Human Resources Manager and Global Human Resources Compliance Coordinator.

The organisation is experiencing rapid growth in its animal welfare programs and supporter base. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the preservation and promotion of the foundation’s long-practiced internal culture of kindness through its core values of empathy, courage, respect and tenacity.

About Animals Asia

Animals Asia is an international animal charity based in Hong Kong with over 400 team members and operations in China, Vietnam, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. The foundation is devoted to protect animals and treat them with respect across Asia. It promotes animal sentience, welfare and education. For more information, please visit www.animalsasia.org.

Job Responsibilities

Global HR Compliance and HR Operations 

     HR Systems & Process Automation:

• Oversee HRIS implementation and optimization.


• Identify and implement digital tools to automate repetitive HR tasks.

     Labour Law compliance & HR Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to local labor laws and update employee handbooks/policies accordingly.


• Conduct HR audits (year-end, safety protocols) and mitigate HR legal risks.

     Payroll, Benefits and Rewards:

• Benchmark compensation and benefits to ensure competitiveness.


• Administer health insurance and other benefits. long-service awards, and other reward programs.

      Policy Standardisation & Implementation:

• Conduct internal policy audits and ensure global alignment with local adaptations.


• Lead the rollout of standardised HR processes across regions. 

     Process Support & Reporting: 

• Align performance appraisal cycles with compliance requirements.


• Generate HR metrics and compliance reports for leadership.

Country HR Management

• Lead the country HR function and act as the primary HR contact and strategic advisor to the Global HR Director.


• Effectively lead a team of local HR and Admin professionals and manage day-to-day HR workflows.


• Lead rollout of global HR initiatives after adapting them to local needs and practices.


• Based on trusted relationships across the organisation, effectively facilitate cross-team collaboration, coaching and conflict management.


• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.


• Oversee employee performance management, including the appraisal process.


• Optimize HR processes using technology (e.g. HRIS, analytics tools).


• Lead recruitment and employer branding.


• Manage and implement the remuneration policy.


• Manage the department’s finances, including its budget, and continually identify opportunities to work more effectively and cost efficiently.

Qualifications

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years’ progressive experience in HR Operations, or HR risk management.


• Track record in policy standardisation and HR audits.


• Track record of HR management in the local countries.


• Experience scaling HR processes globally.


• Experience supervising or leading a team.

Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency in HRIS and process automation tools.


• Strong analytical skills for HR audits and reporting.


• Strong project management skills for global HR initiatives.


• Outstanding stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration.


• Knowledge of payroll, benefits, benchmarking, and labour laws. 

Knowledge

• International HR best practices and HR Compliance.


• Detailed knowledge of local country employment practices, labour laws and regulation.


• Knowledge of HR analytics and reporting tools.


• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.

Languages

• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.


• Proficiency in local languages.

How to Apply

Please send a PDF version of your cover letter and CV to: [email protected]

or click the link: https://animalsasia.bamboohr.com/careers/133

In your cover letter, please clearly state:

1. The position you are applying for.


2. Your expected salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.

To find out more: www.animalsasia.org

Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all. 

Using AI During Interviews:

Animals Asia is committed to ensuring a fair and authentic interview process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to real-time transcription, automated response generation or assistance in formulating interview answers, is strictly prohibited during any stage of the interview process. 

We will take a candidate's agreement to participate in an interview with us as

confirmation that they will not use AI tools in any form during the conversation. If it is discovered or reasonably suspected that AI has been used, the interview will be terminated immediately, and the candidate will no longer be considered for the role.

We appreciate your understanding and adherence to this policy, which is in place to maintain the integrity, professionalism and reliability of our recruitment procedures.