Human Resource Advisor

Withersworldwide

Job title:        HR Advisor  

Reports to:   Head of HR (APAC)

Location:      Singapore

About Withers KhattarWong LLP

Withers KhattarWong LLP is amongst the largest international law firm in Singapore. We are a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in 17 offices.

Our broad global platform allows us to guide clients through the legal challenges inherent in the ever-changing international landscape. As our client, you will receive quality advice on diverse legal and tax issues through the services of one law firm with a single communication.

Internationally, we have made a reputation for ourselves as the leading law firm for private capital; our clients include public and private companies founded by successful families, MNCs, financial institutions, international brands, family offices and HNWIs, charities and not-for-profit organisations, amongst others. We pride ourselves for our role in helping our clients achieve success.

Responsibilities

Employee life-cycle

• Onboarding
  • Preparation of offer letter and sending offer packs
  • Conduct 1^st day induction program
  • Conduction monthly HR catch up for new joiners
• Offboarding
  • Preparation of exit letter and sending exit packs
  • Consolidating exit interviews  
• Probation and Appraisal
  • Coordination of probationary workflow
  • Preparation and sending end of probation letter
• Other matters
  • Preparing correspondence and contractual changes as required

Compensation and benefits

• Payroll administration
• Leave administration
• Employees' benefits – i.e insurance renewal and queries, long service award etc

Compliances

• Process and tracks lawyers' Practising Certificate and Certificate of Registration (including yearly renewal)
• Partnership registration (LPMC, ACRA etc)
• Work pass application and renewal

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Skills and attributes

This position suits an experienced HR professional who enjoys working with the business, problem solving, keeping things organized, and who thrives in a teamwork environment.

Qualifications and experience required

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience in a HR generalist or advisor role within legal or professional services sector
• Highly detailed and methodical approach to data integrity, record keeping and audit information
• High service delivery standards in every respect and the ability to win the confidence and respect of others
• Use of initiative in day-to-day tasks to ensure efficient ways of working with a keen focus on process improvement
• Able to prioritise, adapt to changing deadlines and to work under pressure
• Team player with a collaborative approach and working style
• Genuine interest in the development of employees and their engagement within the workplace
• Methodical and flexible approach
• High work standards and detail oriented
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal clients – must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build confidence, trust and respect amongst partners and managers
• Strong service orientation with attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and driven to achieve efficiency
• Proactive, confident, tenacious, resilient and flexible
• HR professional qualification would be desirable

The Essentials

• Reporting to Head of HR (APAC), this role will work closely with the HR Ops and Talent Acquisition teams.

• From time to time, the incumbent will have the opportunity to be involved in our wider firm social & cultural activities.  We think this is a great thing!
• Our Firm operates under a 'Mobile Working' arrangement.  As such, and with due consideration for the needs of the business, requirements for in-office activities as well as maintaining strong engagement with colleagues within the office, the HR advisor will have the opportunity to divide their time working in or external to the office
• We provide 21 annual leave days per annum + an annual "Wither's Day"

About Withersworldwide

A law firm focused on people and collaboration

For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives.

We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems.  It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones.

We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withers KhattarWong LLP endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers KhattarWong LLP operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Withers KhattarWong LLP to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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