Well-being & Benefits Manager

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a newly-created Well-Being & Benefits Manager to join our dynamic global team. This role will take responsibility for our benefit and well-being programs in Asia and can be based in either our Hong Kong or Singapore offices.

**About Latham & Watkins**

Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture - a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

**About the role**

As a Well-Being & Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation and administration of the firm’s health, welfare and well-being programs in the Asia region. Other key responsibilities include:

- Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with external providers and working closely with vendors, particularly during renewal periods, negotiating and designing bespoke programs
- Collaborating and strategizing with our global management team regarding benefit and well-being initiatives, budget management and program structure
- Researching and evaluating our industry trends, presenting cost analysis and studies, and ensuring Latham & Watkins are offering market-leading programs within the region
- Offering a first-class customer service internally to all lawyers and staff, handling and/or escalating enquiries, and providing benefits support and guidance during the various stages of the employee lifecycle
- Developing a strong knowledge of local governmental regulations and keeping abreast of any changes to local laws pertaining to benefits.

**About you**

Join our team if you:

- Are passionate about working for a firm who are constantly striving to offer hugely competitive benefits packages, and you are able to demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills in order to maintain the firm’s position in the market
- Can demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and enjoy working with all levels within the firm regarding strategy, policy and procedures
- Enjoy working in a team but also feel confident using your initiative and working on a stand-alone basis at times. Project management, strong customer service and excellent multi-tasking skills are a must for this role

And have:

- Solid experience of a global or regional Human Resources role with an emphasis on employee benefits and well-being programs
- An understanding of working within a law firm, or other professional services environment.
- Experience of global mobility assignments and international expatriate assignments would be a bonus

We encourage you to apply
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins' lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.

Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage. #LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Location

Singapore, Singapore

Department

Global Benefits

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular