Prenetics (Nasdaq: PRE) is a hyper-growth health & wellness company and the parent of IM8 Health, co-founded by David Beckham—one of the fastest-scaling health brands globally. IM8 surpassed US$100M+ ARR within 11 months, making it the fastest supplement brand in history to reach this scale. With a rapidly expanding global DTC subscriber base and a pioneering Bitcoin-treasury strategy, Prenetics sits uniquely at the intersection of health, longevity, and digital asset transformation.

Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, resourceful People Operations Assistant Manager to support the growth of our global team. In this role, you will be responsible for Hong Kong payroll and payroll for remote service-contracted workers, manage the full employee lifecycle (onboarding/offboarding), oversee all HR administration, and support statutory, tax, compliance, and audit matters relevant to a Nasdaq-listed environment. You will ensure compliance with local employment laws, maintain accurate records, and leverage technology (including AI tools) and data (Excel / pivot tables) to streamline operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll, Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Manage end-to-end payroll for Hong Kong employees and coordinate payroll for global remote service-contracted workers.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong statutory requirements including:
  • MPF administration
  • Employer’s Annual Return and Tax form submissions
  • Taxable benefit calculations
  • Sick leave and maternity/paternity entitlements

• Prepare payroll reconciliations and reports for Finance and Internal Controls teams.
• Support tax calculations for contractors when required (e.g., service fees vs. employment tax guidance).
• Manage and maintain all payroll and tax documentation for audit readiness.

• Work closely with finance to ensure payroll entries, accruals, and provisions are accurate for monthly and year-end closing.

Audit, Governance & Listed-Company Requirements

• Support annual financial audit and quarterly reviews by preparing payroll, HR, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain employee-related documentation required for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Ensure proper approval workflows, segregation of duties, and audit trails across HR and payroll.
• Support compliance with internal corporate policies, people processes, and data governance frameworks.
• Assist with compensation disclosures, organizational charts, and compliance documentation needed for reporting.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Handle full-cycle onboarding for all new hires and contractors, including contracts, documentation, HRIS setup, orientation, and systems access.
• Oversee offboarding processes including final payments, benefit cessation, asset recovery, and system offboarding.
• Act as a trusted point-of-contact for employees and contractors across payroll, leave, benefits, contract terms, and policy matters.

People Operations & HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, contract status, salary histories, leaves, and benefits.
• Support benefits programs (medical, dental, life, wellness subsidies) including renewals, enrollment, and vendor coordination.
• Track timesheets, leaves, and attendance where required.
• Prepare HR reports for management, including headcount, turnover, payroll costs, and workforce metrics.
• Use Excel and AI tools to automate reporting, streamline workflows, and enhance data accuracy.
• Support periodic compensation review cycles and benchmarking exercises.
• Manage contractor service agreements and ensure compliance with global labor and engagement practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to ensure consistent and compliant people processes.
• Support cross-border people operations initiatives (e.g., remote-worker onboarding frameworks, contractor compliance, documentation standardization).
• Engage with external parties (auditors, tax consultants, payroll vendors, benefits providers) when necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in HR, payroll, or people operations—preferably within Hong Kong and ideally in a fast-scaling or multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong employment laws, MPF, taxation, leave entitlements, and statutory filings.
• Experience working in or supporting a listed company (HKEX, Nasdaq, or similar) is a strong advantage.
• High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, data analysis) and comfort with HRIS/payroll systems.
• Ability to leverage AI tools for workflow automation and document preparation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Clear communicator with strong people skills; able to handle sensitive topics professionally.
• Adaptable, independent, and comfortable in a fast-moving, global, high-growth environment.