HR Solutions for Hong Kong SMEs and Startups.
Payroll and MPF every month, HR built from zero, HR moved onto a system, and a health check of what you already have. Start with what you need below.
Free first consultation for every service · English, Cantonese or Mandarin · No obligation
What Do You Need?
Four services for Hong Kong SMEs and startups, from the first employment contract to a full HR system.
“I want payroll off my desk”
Payroll Outsourcing
Monthly payroll processing, MPF and ORSO contributions, payslips, final payments on termination, and the IR56 forms prepared for you to review and file.
- Monthly payroll processing
- MPF / ORSO calculation
- Preparation of the IR56 series (IR56B, IR56E, IR56F, IR56G)
- Final payment calculation
- Designed to support your compliance with Hong Kong employment regulations
“We are hiring and have no HR yet”
HR 0 → 1
Building HR from nothing for startups and early-stage companies, in the right order, before you hire an HR manager.
- Employment contracts and MPF enrolment
- Employee handbook and core HR policies
- HR structure and scope for your headcount
- Job grading and salary bands
- Documents drafted with reference to Hong Kong law
“Our HR still runs on spreadsheets”
HR Digitalisation (HRIS)
Moving employee records, leave, attendance and payroll onto an HR system, with MPF, ORSO and the IR56 series handled the way Hong Kong requires.
- Requirements gathering
- Process mapping
- Employee-data clean-up and migration
- Project management
- Go-live and training
“I want to check what we already have”
HR Re-structuring / Health Check
A review of your contracts, policies, leave, working hours and MPF practice against the Employment Ordinance, with a prioritised fix list and the follow-through.
- Compliance review
- HR practice review
- Process streamlining and re-design
- Implementation support
- Training for HR teams and line managers
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How an Engagement Works
Free scoping call
A 30-minute conversation about your headcount, current HR setup and what is not working. We confirm which service fits and what it would involve. No obligation.
Proposal and plan
You receive a written scope, timeline and fee. For HRIS and HR 0 → 1 work this includes the deliverables list; for payroll it includes the monthly cycle and cut-off dates.
Delivery and handover
We do the work with your team, not around it. Every engagement ends with knowledge transfer so your HR staff and managers can run the new process after we hand over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which service should a startup with no HR function start with?
Usually HR 0 → 1. It puts the foundations in place — employment contracts, MPF enrolment, leave policy, a basic handbook and salary bands — and can be followed by payroll outsourcing once the first hires are on board. If you already have staff and payroll is the pain point, start with payroll outsourcing instead.
What is included in HR 0 → 1 setup for a startup?
HR 0 → 1 is a foundation engagement for early-stage and growth-stage companies. We design your HR framework, write the employee handbook and core policies, advise on the right HR structure for your headcount, build job grading and salary bands, and draft each document with reference to Hong Kong legal requirements.
What does Payroll Outsourcing include?
Monthly payroll processing, MPF and ORSO contribution calculation, payslips, final-payment calculation on termination, and preparation of the IR56 series (IR56B, IR56E, IR56F, IR56G) for you to review and file with the Inland Revenue Department. We act as your back-office payroll team so you can focus on the business.
Do you handle Hong Kong statutory filings like MPF, ORSO, and the IR56 series?
Yes, as part of Payroll Outsourcing. We calculate MPF / ORSO monthly, prepare the year-end IR56B and the IR56E, IR56F and IR56G for staff changes for you to review and file, and help you stay on top of statutory holidays and Employment Ordinance requirements.
What is HR Re-structuring / Health Check?
A diagnostic review of your existing HR function — compliance audit, policy and process review, training analysis — followed by re-design and implementation support. It is for businesses whose HR has grown organically and now needs to be streamlined for the next stage.
Do you work with companies that already have an HR team?
Yes. HR digitalisation and HR re-structuring are typically for companies whose HR function has grown organically and now needs a system, a review, or both. We work alongside the existing team and train HR staff and line managers on every new process, system and policy, so the improvements stick after we hand over.
How do you support compliance with Hong Kong employment regulations?
Every framework, policy and payroll calculation we deliver is prepared with reference to the Employment Ordinance, MPF Schemes Ordinance, Inland Revenue Ordinance (IR56 series), Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and other applicable Hong Kong statutes. Compliance review is a deliverable, not an afterthought.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The first consultation is free for every service: 30 minutes, in English, Cantonese or Mandarin, with no obligation. We quote after that call, based on your headcount and scope.
Are you a recruitment agency?
No. NextPath does not place candidates. We work on HR operations — payroll, startup HR setup, digitalisation and restructuring — and the HR Network is a community for HR professionals to exchange knowledge, not a job board.
NextPath is an HR consultancy, not a law firm. Our services and deliverables do not constitute legal advice; for matters requiring legal advice, please consult a qualified legal professional.