Human Resources Manager (Talent Acquisition and People Operations)

y-intercept • Full Time • Hong Kong, HK • 18h ago

Who We Are:

Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is a quantitative investment management firm dedicated to delivering high-quality returns, supported by tested and proven investment strategies across various asset classes and global financial markets. We pride ourselves on and value intellectual curiosity and hard work, investing in people who are driven to learn and achieve. We are a merit-focused and talent-driven organization, characterized by compassion, respect, and modesty among our team members. We believe in maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Strategy Development: Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals and future workforce needs
End-to-End Recruitment: Lead full-lifecycle recruiting across both experienced hires and campus programs, from role scoping and proactive sourcing to offer negotiation and closing
Proactive Sourcing: Leverage advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, specialist platforms, talent communities) to map and engage high-caliber passive talent
Campus & Brand Outreach: Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, universities, and industry networks to expand recruitment reach and enhance employer branding
Structured Assessment: Partner with hiring managers to define clear role requirements and facilitate structured, competency-based interviews to ensure quality and cultural alignment
Market Insights: Track market movements, talent availability, and compensation trends to provide actionable recruitment insights to stakeholders
Core HR Operations & Team Collaboration
Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences that leave a lasting, positive impression on team members
HR Administration & Payroll: Support day-to-day HR operations, including benefits administration, leave and data management, and payroll coordination
Performance Management: Develop and implement the performance review program, equipping people managers with guidance on objective setting, fair evaluations, and constructive feedback
Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries, fostering an open, transparent, and high-trust workplace culture
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams (such as Finance, Legal, Compliance, Office Management) to resolve challenges swiftly and drive team cohesion

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in-house at a hedge fund, bank, or similar financial institution
Execution & Multitasking: Proven ability to juggle high-volume recruiting alongside operational HR deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior leadership and candidates at all levels
Work Ethic & Initiative: Highly motivated, self-directed, and resilient, with a strong work ethic and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
Team-First Mindset: A proactive, reliable team player who thrives in an integrated HR team, values mutual support and open communication, and contributes positively to team morale

Location:

Central, Hong Kong

Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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