We are currently looking for a Senior HR Manager who has managed a region, ideally APAC for an international law firm.
The object of the role is to:
Progress the strategic HR agenda for the Asia Pacific region. Lead and direct the APAC HR team on all HR operational issues including seasonal firm-wide processes. Be a credible and trusted advisor and provide excellent HR service to the APAC partnership and leadership team. Facilitate and coordinate working relationships across the global firm, including with Business Managers, Group HR Managers, Global Mobility, Compensation & Benefits and Learning & Development. In conjunction with the APAC leadership team, devise and implement a comprehensive HR strategy for the region that is in line with the firm-wide strategy and the global HR strategy. Develop a resource strategy for the region to ensure employee talent plans for both fee-earners and business support align with the region's strategic goals. Develop and maintain APAC HR policies and procedures including but not limited to: family leave, recruitment, joiners and leavers, graduate recruitment, salary review and diversity initiatives. Ensure employment contracts for APAC are current and comply with local regulations, and where appropriate and applicable, achieve regional consistency. Maintain monthly regulatory review for all APAC offices ensuring statutory requirements have been met and any issues are flagged to senior management on a timely basis. Manage the APAC salary review budget process and provide recommendations to the Head of Asia and COO. Manage the APAC annual salary review process for all Groups and Business Operations teams. Oversee and, where necessary, support HR Managers in delivering APAC Graduate Recruitment programmes and initiatives. Oversee and, where necessary, support HR Managers in delivering all lateral recruitment practices, processes and initiatives. Support and lead the APAC HR team on regional mobility issues to ensure firm-wide consistency including documentation, working with preferred suppliers, and negotiating and finalising packages. Lead and support APAC L&D Manager in developing and delivering L&D programmes for lawyers and Business Operations in line with the strategic goals of the firm and the region. Utilise firm-wide secondment programmes (e.g. Stride) to support and develop key talent in the APAC business. Lead and support both the regional HR team and Office Managers in jurisdictions where there is no local HR support. Line management responsibilities to the APAC HR team, ensuring APAC HR is delivering an excellent HR service to the business. Ensure the team's experience and skills are properly utilised and HR projects are allocated accordingly. Ensure each member of the APAC HR team is sufficiently challenged and is provided with developmental opportunities, including developing their commercial understanding of the business. Relevant Experience
HR experience in professional services in Asia Pacific. Experience of creating and delivering strategic HR plans. Experience of producing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Experience and knowledge of APAC relevant HR practices and issues. Key Skills
An ability to command respect and have credibility with senior people in the business. Ability and credibility to advise the Head of Asia, COO, Heads of Office and the APAC partnership. Experience of dealing with all levels of staff and Partners in a persuasive and credible manner. Strong listening and problem-solving skills. Project management skills. Personal Qualities / Behaviours
Professional, calm manner, robust and act with integrity. A self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision. Committed to high standards and good attention to detail. Highly resilient and able to deal with different cultures and perspectives. Able to work independently and collaborate with a global HR team. Good sense of perspective and humour. Please email your CV for a confidential discussion.
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