In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.
The Human Resources (HR) Office provides a full range of operations and advisory services in human resources management including talent attraction, engagement and retention, remuneration planning and administration, performance management and succession planning, staff learning and development, and staff relations and well-being. An excellent opportunity now exists for qualified HR professionals with passion in contributing to the shaping and development of HR strategies and practice in support of the mission, vision, and strategic directions of the Academy who, due to their own circumstances, would prefer engagement on a part-time basis for more flexibility. The major duties and responsibilities of the advertised role include but do not limit to:
(a) Provide HR business partner and operations services to Schools / Departments / Offices of the Academy for full spectrum of HR functions, including talent acquisition and retention, compensation and benefits, performance management and succession planning, learning and development, staff well-being and relations etc.;
(b) Participate in HR surveys, projects, reviews and other initiatives;
(c) Provide clerical, administrative and secretarial services to HR Office; and
(d) Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicants should have:
(a) A recognised university degree, preferably in HR Management with some relevant working experience; experience in higher education institutions or public organisations will be an advantage;
(b) Proactive, self-motivated, attentive to details and able to perform multiple tasks independently and in a timely manner;
(c) Proficient in computer applications including MS Word, Excel (including basic formulas, VLOOKUP, etc.), PowerPoint and Chinese word processing; and
(d) Good communication and interpersonal skills, along with good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (fluency in Putonghua would be an advantage).
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract basis. Appointee is required to work 2-2.5 days a week. The position to be appointed on a contract of 12 months and the salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please submit one PDF file comprising a completed Application Form (click_here), together with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications, to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or email (recruitment@hkapa.edu). Please quote reference code ‘P/T HR’ in the Application Form. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Early application is strongly recommended. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer.
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.
HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.