People & Culture Manager (4 to 6 Months Maternity Cover)

People & Culture Operations

• Manage delivery of core P&C programs of work and cyclical activity, 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) – including the management of internal and client secondments as required.

• 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 the L&OD team to ensure programs implemented are in line with firm needs.

• Review and check monthly payroll (prepared by the P&C Assistant), including monitoring compliance requirements.

• 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, e.g. people experience, talent, IDB, employee listening. 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 IDB and 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.

• 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, e.g. 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/COE’s as required.

• Contribute to the review, identification and mitigation of local practice/divisional issues, e.g. retention, turnover, morale, market insights, etc.

Team

• Manage and supervise a small team based in Singapore, providing coaching, mentoring and direction as necessary.

• Be a strong contributor to the global Business Partnering team, role modelling Ashurst Perkin Coie's values.

• 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.

• Take accountability for own personal and professional development.

Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of current employment legislation and application across client jurisdictions.

• 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.

• Approachable and collaborative style with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to partners/senior leaders, demonstrating the confidence and maturity to challenge and push back as required.

• Superior stakeholder management - able to build relationships, co-create and influence with senior stakeholders; resilient.

• Strong influencing skills and ability to manage difficult conversations.

• Ability to work independently and deliver to agreed deadlines, demonstrating good judgment in delivery of people interventions.

• Strong client focus with high levels of energy and enthusiasm.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous legal industry/professional services experience highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in team leadership with a focus on mentoring and development of team members.

• Qualifications in Human Resources/related discipline desirable.

• Experience working in a large matrix organisation across multiple offices/geographies highly desirable.

Background Checks

To comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst Perkins Coie will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst Perkins Coie, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.