Talent Recruiting in Hong Kong
Hiring the right people is one of the hardest parts of setting up and growing in Hong Kong. We source, screen and onboard talent for your regional operations — from a single key hire to a full local team.
Your hiring partner in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a deep, competitive pool of bilingual, internationally minded professionals — but reaching the right people quickly, and hiring them compliantly, takes local knowledge. We help you build the team your business actually needs.
We recruit across functions and seniority — from finance, sales and operations staff to management and executive search. We also arrange contract, temporary and payroll staffing when you need flexibility rather than a permanent headcount.
Because we also handle company formation, offices, visas and banking, your hiring sits naturally within your wider setup. When a candidate comes from overseas, we can arrange the employment visa so they can start on time.
Hiring across Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific
From the role brief to a signed contract
Placement fee — salary basis
Sourcing, interviews, offer, work visa
Need to hire in Hong Kong?
Tell us the role and budget — we will come back with a realistic view of the market and the likely cost and timeline.
+852 5803 1008How we help you hire
We cover the full range of hiring needs for companies building or growing a team in Hong Kong — permanent, executive and flexible staffing alike.
Executive & management search
Focus: Executive search
Confidential search for leadership and senior roles — country managers, directors and heads of function who will shape your operation in the region.
- Country managers, directors and department heads
- Discreet, targeted search and market mapping
- Thorough referencing and assessment
Finance & accounting
Focus: Finance
Accountants, controllers and finance managers who understand Hong Kong reporting, audit and tax requirements.
- Accountants, bookkeepers and financial controllers
- Candidates familiar with local audit and reporting
- Qualified (HKICPA / ACCA) and part-qualified profiles
Sales, marketing & business development
Focus: Commercial
Commercial talent to open the market and grow revenue — from your first local salesperson to a full go-to-market team.
- Sales, account management and business development
- Marketing, digital and communications roles
- Bilingual (English / Cantonese / Mandarin) profiles
Operations & administration
Focus: Operations
The people who keep the office running — office managers, administrators, customer support and operations staff.
- Office managers and administrative staff
- Customer service and operations support
- Personal and executive assistants
Technology & digital
Focus: Technology
Engineering, product and data talent for technology-driven businesses, including fintech and Web3 teams.
- Software engineers, product and project managers
- Data, analytics and IT support roles
- Fintech and digital-first profiles
Contract, temporary & payroll staffing
Focus: Flexible staffing
Flexible resourcing when you need people quickly or for a fixed period — with payroll and onboarding handled for you.
- Contract, temporary and project-based hires
- Seasonal and peak-period cover
- Payroll and onboarding administration
What hiring in Hong Kong usually involves
A good hire is mostly about getting the brief and the process right. These are the main stages we guide you through.
Defining the role
Responsibilities, must-have skills and experience, salary band, reporting line and timeline — the foundation of an efficient search.
Sourcing & shortlist
We source through our network, databases and targeted outreach, then present a curated shortlist that fits the brief.
Screening & interviews
Screening calls, skills assessment and coordinated interviews, with honest feedback on each candidate.
Offer & negotiation
We help structure a competitive offer and manage the negotiation to secure your chosen candidate.
Employment contract & compliance
Employment contract aligned with the Employment Ordinance, MPF enrolment and mandatory insurance arranged correctly.
Onboarding & work visa
Onboarding support and, where the hire is from overseas, an employment visa so they can start on schedule.
Tell us who you need to hire
Give us a short brief and we will come back with a realistic view of the market, candidate availability and the likely cost and timeline. The more precise the brief, the faster and better the result.
What we clarify
- Role, seniority and reporting line
- Must-have skills, experience and languages
- Salary band and total budget
- Permanent, contract or temporary
- Local hire or relocation from overseas
- Start date and team or culture fit
What we arrange
- A curated shortlist that matches the brief
- Screening, assessment and interview coordination
- Reference and background checks
- Offer structuring and negotiation
- Employment contract, MPF and insurance setup
- Work-visa support for overseas hires
There is no charge for an initial conversation about your hiring needs and the likely budget.
How we work
A straightforward, hands-on process from your first brief to a new team member starting.
Brief
We agree the role, requirements, budget and timeline.
Sourcing & shortlist
We source candidates and present a shortlist that matches the brief.
Interviews
We coordinate interviews and assessment and share candid feedback.
Offer & contract
We manage the offer, negotiation and compliant employment contract.
Onboarding & aftercare
We support onboarding, the work visa and the settling-in period.
Cases we take on
A snapshot of the hiring requests we regularly handle for companies setting up and growing in Hong Kong.
A fintech opening in Hong Kong needs an experienced country manager to lead the launch.
Confidential executive search
A trading company needs a Hong Kong-qualified accountant who knows local audit and tax.
Finance recruitment
An overseas firm hires its first local salesperson and needs a work visa arranged.
Commercial hire plus employment visa
A startup needs to build a small operations team quickly after funding.
Volume hiring across roles
A company needs temporary cover for a busy period without a permanent headcount.
Contract and temporary staffing
An employer wants payroll and onboarding handled for new contract staff.
Payroll and onboarding support
Indicative pricing
Permanent recruitment is usually charged as a success fee based on the hire’s salary. Executive search, flexible staffing and more complex mandates are quoted individually.
Permanent recruitment — placement fee
Charged on successful placement, based on the annual salary of the hire.
1–2 months’ salary
Executive & senior management search
Scoped to the mandate, seniority and confidentiality required.
On request
Contract, temporary & payroll staffing
Monthly, based on headcount, roles and duration.
On request
Employment visa — per hire
Work-visa application for an overseas candidate you are hiring.
US$1,950
Onboarding & HR setup support
Employment contract, MPF, insurance and onboarding administration.
On request
Fees depend on the role, seniority and the number of hires. We confirm the scope and all costs in writing before any search begins.
See full price listNeed to hire in Hong Kong?
Tell us the role and budget — we will come back with a realistic view of the market and the likely cost and timeline.
Why work with us
Local market knowledge
We understand Hong Kong salary levels, candidate expectations and what it takes to hire well here.
Hire and set up together
Company, office, visas, payroll and hiring handled by one coordinated team.
Quality over volume
A curated shortlist of genuinely suitable candidates, not a long list to sift through.
Visa-ready hiring
We arrange employment visas so overseas hires can start on schedule.
Compliant from day one
Employment contracts, MPF and insurance set up correctly under Hong Kong law.
Remote-friendly
We run the whole process for you even if you are not yet based in Hong Kong.
Frequently asked questions
What types of roles do you recruit for?
Across functions and seniority — finance, sales and marketing, operations, administration and technology, as well as management and executive search. We also provide contract, temporary and payroll staffing.
How is your fee charged?
Permanent placements are usually charged as a success fee of around one to two months’ salary, payable when the hire starts. Executive search and flexible staffing are quoted individually.
Can you help if we do not yet have a Hong Kong company?
Yes. We can set up the company, office and banking alongside the hire, so you have a compliant entity ready to employ staff.
Can you hire someone from overseas for us?
Yes. We recruit internationally relocating candidates and arrange the employment visa so they can legally work and start on time.
How long does it take to fill a role?
For a clear brief, a shortlist can usually be presented within one to two weeks, with the overall timeline depending on seniority, interviews and notice periods.
What are an employer’s obligations when hiring in Hong Kong?
Employers must follow the Employment Ordinance, enrol staff in an MPF scheme and hold employees’ compensation insurance. We make sure these are set up correctly.
Do you offer temporary or contract staff?
Yes. We provide contract, temporary and project-based staffing, including payroll and onboarding, when you need flexibility rather than a permanent hire.
What if a hire does not work out?
For permanent placements we offer a replacement guarantee period, the terms of which we confirm in writing before the search begins.
This page is general information about our recruitment services, not legal or employment advice. Employment rules, visa requirements and market salaries change and should be confirmed for your specific situation.
Let’s build your team
Whether it is your first local hire, a senior leader or a whole team, send us a short brief and we will take it from there.