Legal HR Manager #FR (maternity cover)

Your new company An international Legal firm is looking for a Senior HR Manager for a maternity cover.

Your new role

People & Culture Operations

• Manage delivery of core P&C programs of work and cyclical activity across the region, including talent review, year-in-review process, promotions, remuneration review and employee listening initiatives
• Oversee and manage the recruitment, selection and onboarding of talent across the Southeast Asia offices (exclusive of Partners)
• Oversee the application and renewal of work visas, practicing certificates and certificate of registrations – primarily Singapore
• Oversee the annual summer internship programme and practice trainee programme
• Work with Learning & Organisational Development team to ensure programs implemented are in line with firm needs
• Review and check monthly payroll (prepared by the P&C Assistant)
• Continuously improve P&C service delivery; proactively seek out and action stakeholder feedback

People Strategy & Planning

• Contribute to the development of P&C programs and initiatives, bringing a local office/regional perspective to inform planning and execution
• Guide and support partners/leaders in the introduction of firm-wide P&C initiatives, Support activity to embed new ways of working, build people leadership capability and drive behaviour change
• Support implementation of divisional people strategies and initiatives within local teams
• Leverage people data to support conversations, drive decision making and measure impact of P&C interventions
• Partner with Finance in annual planning processes and periodic business reviews, co-creating strategic workforce plans and people budgets
• Support and champion L&OD initiatives across the region

Business Partnering – Partners and senior stakeholders

• Be involved and play the trusted advisor role on matters relating to the Formal Law Alliance between the Singapore office
• Develop trusted relationships across a diverse client group including but not limited to Office Managing Partners, Asia Practice Heads, and Business Services leaders
• Provide strategic consulting, advice and governance on people practices with a focus on talent, capability, leadership and structure
• Provide advice and coaching to partners/leaders across a range of people matters, including policy, legislation and complex people/employee relations matters, eg. performance management, redundancy
• Support leaders to be the best they can be – focus on improving individual leadership effectiveness and building change management capability
• Own the development and implementation of regional specific programs, projects and processes
• Work closely with P&C divisional leads and local partners/leaders to understand business priorities. Support at a local level via effective people plans and practices
• Identify local trends/opportunities and provide insights to P&C divisional leads/COEs as required. Contribute to the review, identification and mitigation of local practice/divisional issues, eg. retention, turnover, morale, market insights, etc.
• Establish strong internal working relationships with P&C COE's to support the effective deployment of people activities and initiatives

Team

• Manage and supervise a team of 4 based in Singapore, providing coaching, mentoring and direction as necessary
• Network with other P&C BPs/teams to identify opportunities for leverage and continuous improvement
• Provide support and share expertise and knowledge with P&C BP team members
• Lead on, or contribute to, projects to develop and enhance P&C practices and processes

Risk and Control

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies

What you'll need to succeed

Your previous experience in a similar role will lead to your success, as you will ideally have:

• At least 5+ years of HR management experience
• Previous legal industry/professional services experience highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead strategic discussions and balance 'hands on' operational delivery, ensuring the development and execution of people interventions supports business objectives
• Strong commercial and risk acumen

What you'll get in return

You will be given the chance to continuously grow in the company due to the expanding business entity, whilst being a part of the team in the growing business.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Francesca at Hays on +65 6027 2257 or email francesca.kok@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion. Referrals are welcome.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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