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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 16d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and visa applications. Assist the Asia HR team with reporting, process improvements, and inclusion-related research and events.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in HR administration or office management. Must possess excellent English communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
Full job description
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People Operations Assistant to join our Hong Kong office. Acting as an extension of the HR Operations team in Manchester, this role will be a first point of contact for HR-related queries and provide administrative support to the Asia HR team across the employee lifecycle.
What you will do
Support HR processes including onboarding, pre-employment checks, appraisals, performance management, salary and bonus review, secondments, transfers and leaver arrangements.
Manage employment visa applications and extensions.
Maintain accurate employee information in Workday and other HR filing systems.
Assist with HR reporting, process improvements and HR projects.
Support the Senior Manager of Inclusion & Responsible Business in Asia with reporting, research and administration relating to events and seminars.
Learn and implement AI tools to help deliver efficient HR support.
About you
Bachelor’s degree holder with at least two years of experience in office management, HR administration or secretarial support, preferably in a professional services firm or multinational corporation.
Excellent written and spoken English; Cantonese or Putonghua language skills would be an advantage.
Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Office, databases and HR systems.
Collaborative, proactive and client-service focused, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
If you are organised, adaptable and enjoy working as part of a supportive regional HR team, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Policy We are an equal opportunities employer and consider job applicants on their merits. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
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Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions.
At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today.
We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team.
We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change.
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Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
Offices: 100 Bishopsgate, London, England EC2P 2SR, GB · 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, 51st Floor, New York, NY 10007, US · 5-3-1 Akasaka Minato-ku, Akasaka Biz Tower 36F, Tokyo, 107-6336, JP · Große Gallusstraße 14, Frankfurt, Hesse 60315, DE · Two Exchange Square, Hong Kong, HK
Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions.
At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today.
We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team.
We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change.
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Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
Offices: 100 Bishopsgate, London, England EC2P 2SR, GB · 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, 51st Floor, New York, NY 10007, US · 5-3-1 Akasaka Minato-ku, Akasaka Biz Tower 36F, Tokyo, 107-6336, JP · Große Gallusstraße 14, Frankfurt, Hesse 60315, DE · Two Exchange Square, Hong Kong, HK