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 a C&B Specialist to 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 firm’s 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
Bachelor’s 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 hr.asia@unstudio.com
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
We’ve always thrived on thinking differently — because that’s where true progress lies. We look beyond architecture. We explore limitless ideas. We discover unseen potential. We are UNS, we see what others miss.
The best ideas are born from collaboration. With seven offices spanning four continents, our dedicated teams are not afraid to challenge themselves, our clients and our collaborators to go beyond the predictable. In this quest, we uncover hidden opportunities to transform the built environment all around the world.
Our studio is fueled by a passion to question and provoke. Our melting pot of expertises leads to interwoven design and consultancy solutions that deliver beyond the brief.
Join us on a journey where perspective is everything and where the usual angles are just the starting point.
