Senior Specialist, Human Resources

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super‑connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).

Committed to bringing high‑impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market‑driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.

Its technological strengths and capabilities enable AI‑powered, cross‑disciplinary ICT and advanced materials solutions across Smart City, Financial Technologies, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies.

Over the years, ASTRI has cultivated a strong pool of I&T talent and earned numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations and contributions to industry and the community. Following the merger with NAMI, ASTRI’s cumulative global patent portfolio has grown to over 1,500, with more than 2,200 technologies successfully transferred to industry.

With enhanced scale and capabilities, ASTRI is uniquely positioned to elevate Hong Kong’s innovation capacity, accelerate technology commercialisation, and drive societal and economic progress through world‑class applied research.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing professional HR services including monthly payroll, mandatory provident fund processing, benefits administration, staff tax reporting, etc.
• Participate in various HR initiatives, such as annual salary review, performance appraisal, insurances renewal, HR policies and procedures review and formulation.
• Assist in preparing analyses and management reports.
• Update HR information system, maintain data integrity and take part in system enhancement.
• Handle general HR-related enquiries.
• Perform other ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• University degree with 3 years or above working experience in Human Resources preferred.
• Hands-on experience in Compensation and Benefits stream, including monthly payroll, tax reporting, MPF and benefits administration.
• Strong sense and high accuracy in managing and reporting figures, and well-versed in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in written and spoken English, Chinese. Fluent in Putonghua is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and meticulous personality; a good team player; able to work independently; possess continuous learning mindset.
• Candidate with less relevant working experience may be considered for junior position.
• Live the ASTRI values.

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or travel document number, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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