HR Business Partner

Location: Initially based in Hong Kong, with planned relocation to London Flexible hybrid working arrangement in London Relocation support provided Role Overview:  This is a standalone, generalist HR role supporting the London team across the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be trained in Hong Kong before relocating and will serve as the go-to HR partner for the UK business. Own end-to-end recruitment for the London office Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees (stakeholder management) Oversee onboarding and offboarding, HRIS updates, and employee records Support salary benchmarking, performance review cycles, and employee engagement Coordinate team-building events and office culture initiatives Ensure HR processes align with UK employment laws and visa regulations Maintain and improve local HR systems and documentation Requirements: 5-7 years of HR experience in Hong Kong (in-house, not agency) Strong generalist background ideally from Financial Services or Tech Hands-on with recruitment and stakeholder engagement Exposure to UK HR practices, systems, and compliance preferred Comfortable working independently and managing a small office HR function Agile, self-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Nice to Have: Knowledge of UK visas and employment law Experience in buy-side or high-growth financial environments Ability to adapt quickly and build HR frameworks from the ground up