C&B Specialist Shanghai

As an international architectural firm UNS is active in the broadest fields of architecture. Our project portfolio covers every aspect of architecture ranging from small to large-scale projects research and theory. The atmosphere within each of our offices is international multidisciplinary design-oriented and ambitious but also open non-hierarchical team-based and friendly with attention to personal well-being knowledge development and career planning.

We are currently looking for aC&B Specialistto join our team supporting compensation and benefits operations across our Shanghai and Hong Kong offices. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in C&B administration a good understanding of local labor regulations in both regions and a detail-oriented analytical mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing for Shanghai and Hong Kong offices ensuring accuracy and timeliness conducting detailed reviews of variance reports salary registers and bank files to guarantee accuracy and authorization

• Administer the full suite of employee benefits: commercial insurance enrollment and claims support flexible benefits platforms and the firms leave policies. Propose improvements to enhance the employee value proposition

• Manage the calculation and reconciliation of expatriate tax equalization/ protection schemes. Handle split-payroll arrangements shadow payroll reporting and coordinate cross-border social security certificates of coverage

• Ensure full compliance across all entities (China and Hong Kong if applicable) for social security housing fund and MPF; manage the annual social insurance base audit and salary adjustment process with the external provider

• Maintain and optimize the leave policy framework; configure complex accrual rules in Excel (or future HRIS); audit leave balances and coordinate annual leave buy/sell or carry-forward processes

• Play as the key power-user of all payroll and C&B master data in Excel. Lead the data cleansing and requirements gathering for a potential future HRIS/payroll system implementation focusing on C&B modules

• Manage the relationship with the external payroll outsourcing agency and benefit brokers

• Coordinate with finance HR and external vendors (e.g. insurance brokers tax agents) to ensure smooth C&B operations

• Create clear engaging materials (guides FAQ sheets) to help employees understand their compensation structure benefits coverage and tax implications especially for new expatriate hires

• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in HR Finance Business or related field is preferred

• 5-7 years of experience in C&B or payroll role preferably covering both Hong Kong and mainland China

• Deep knowledge of China statutory benefits IIT computation and special expatriate tax schemes. Working knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and MPF is a significant plus

• Advanced Excel Expertise:must be highly proficient in building dynamic models for tax calculations salary benchmarking charts cost simulations and automated allowance trackers using formulas pivot tables

• Strong analytical skills: able to transform raw payroll data into clear headcount cost and turnover metric reports for leadership

• Strong numerical sense attention to detail and ability to meet monthly deadlines

• Strong vendor management and external stakeholder coordination skills

• Good command of English and Chinese both written and spoken

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Contact
Working conditions are according to local legislation in Shanghai. Benefits are consistent within UNS Shanghai office. Applications consisting of a short motivation letter C.V. and relevant certificates can be sent digitally (PDF max. 10MB) to Feely Pan at.

What we offer

• You will work on high-profile challenging global projects

• You will be part of an innovative dynamic professional and academic work environment

• Your experience is highly valued but your innovation and proactivity matter most

• You will work in an ambitious collaborative and socially responsible international team across all levels

• You will learn through exploration and grow your knowledge continuously