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Frazer Jones is a global specialist recruitment firm working exclusively within the Human Resources market, where we are firmly established as a market leader in almost all the geographic locations we operate in. Our clients range from international financial institutions, professional services firms and blue-chip multi-national companies to government and not-for-profit organisations. Frazer Jones was established in 1996 in the UK and has grown to provide specialist HR recruitment on a global scale with a strong presence through UK, Europe, Americas, Middle East, Asia and Australia , as well as demonstratable capability recruiting in the Americas.

Our client is a leading Global Law firm with offices in over 30 countries.  They are seeking a Human Resources Manager for their Singapore team. The role is very hands on and will need someone who can work in a fast paced environment, and work strategically with the HQ based in the US. Job details are as follows :-

• - You will develop and implement the strategy and action plans for the Singapore office in line with firm-
•   wide/Asia goals and best practices and in support of the office’s business plans. 
• - Lead, develop and motivate the HR Advisor.
• - Contribute to, and implement, global and regional HR policies and strategies as a member of the global HR
•   function.
• - Facilitate the best possible management of people across the whole Singapore office
• - Work with partners across the office to review on an ongoing basis the structures, seniority profiles and
•   resource levels of practice groups and business support service.
• - Monitor, identify and instigate action to source resourcing needs as required
• - Lead the office’s headcount planning processes
• - Ensure that internal approval requirements are followed for all recruitment activities
• - Coach and develop partners and associates/managers in recruitment techniques/skills – and monitor
•   quality standards
• - Develop/maintain good relationships with headhunters and recruitment agents, as appropriate
• - Develop HR marketing approaches (e.g. recruitment campaigns) in conjunction with the marketing team,
•   if appropriate
• - Ensure that all internal promotions result from fairly applied appropriate procedures
• - Manage the forward-looking partner pipeline to ensure that there is active discussion, proper planning and
•   good developmental support to potential candidates
• - Manage key performance management and related annual processes, including annual evaluations, mid-
•   year reviews, salary reviews, promotions and bonus-setting.
• - Ensure that annual evaluations and mid-year reviews are conducted, provide training, guidance and
•   coaching to ensure that these are of the best possible standard
• - Ensure consistency of evaluation/salary/bonus approach and effective moderation across the office. Work
•   alongside HR Director, HK & China who overseas these processes forAsia.
• - Work closely with partners and managers to identify areas of potential under-performance of individuals,
•   with a view to seeking an improvement in individuals’ performances or alternative ways forward
• - Co-ordinate secondees’ terms of employment, ensuring consistency across the office
• - Liaise closely with Global Mobility for relocation arrangement of attorneys
• - Work with supervisors to ensure compliance with office policies and procedures
• - Provide leadership and professional advice on compensation and benefits
• - Review payroll reports to confirm accuracy and timeliness
• - Oversee benefits administration
• - Manage Singapore labor law compliance (including work permits), providing guidance and advice to the 
•   Office Executive Partner and COO,Asia, as necessary
• - Periodically review local employment rules and employment files and other HR documents for compliance
• - Develop and maintain a network of HR contacts in other professional services firms to provide an informal
•   network of potential guidance
• - Work with partners and managers to provide guidance and support in the best possible management and
•   development of their staff
• - Oversee employee relations activities such as the handling of employee problems, discipline and 
•   terminations, HR related announcements, etc.
• - Manage the office’s employment risks, advising partners and managers of their obligations (legal and
•   policy-related)Coordinate orientation for joiners (entry package, office general information, etc.)
• - Provide a general HR advisory service, consulting with partners, senior associates and support managers
•   regarding people issues and providing HR solutions and guidance
• - Oversee career development plans  for legal staff in conjunction with partners and the People
•   Development Director,Asia
• - Lead, motivate and develop the HR Advisor in the office and ensure effective communication on business
•   and professional HR issues
• - Ensure HR data in the office is always up to date, complete and accurate
• - Provide timely and relevant reports on key HR information
• - Assisting with Global and Regional ad hoc projects eg Associate Career Development Framework,
• - Women’s Initiative activities, Commercial Awareness Programme, HR systems upgrade, Asiaemployee
•   handbook
• - Develop compensation packages that enable us to attract and retain talent, whilst remaining cost-
•   conscious
• - Review regularly market salaries to ensure appropriateness of the office’s salary levels
• - Develop and maintain a structured approach to salary reviews and bonus processes
• - Liaise with the global HR team to ensure compliance with global policies
• - Singapore Labor Law Compliance

To apply please email Fiona Nesbitt at fionanesbitt@frazerjones.com  

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