HR Project Specialist

Overview:
**The Company**:
Preqin is an award-winning, independent, research company providing data and intelligence to the financial industry. Investment professionals use Preqin’s online products to obtain key information for business-critical decision-making. Preqin’s clients include fund managers, legal firms, institutional investors, financial advisors and placement agents.

Primarily a data company; Preqin is also a fast-moving fintech with a strong growth record and a world-wide staff base. Owned by our founder, directors and employee shareholders, we care passionately about our customers, brand and the employees that make it all happen.

**Role Overview**:
Reporting to the VP, Head of HR - APAC, the incumbent is expected to support end to end process of project management from planning, implementation, and all change management activities Regional HR project, ensuring alignment to the Company’s strategies, values and goals. This role is heavy on project side (80%) but will also require covering some of Regional HR operational processes (20%).

**Responsibilities**:
**Roles and Responsibilities**:
**HR Strategic Projects**:

- Assist, participate and contribute towards implementation of HR projects, strategies and initiatives, e.g. HR policies review, documentation, processes automation and implementation/roll-out of new HR initiatives.
- Assist in reviews of existing Region-wide Human Resources policies and conducts research and keep updated on local labour laws and prepare draft updates to existing policies, as appropriate.
- Perform analysis of relevant HR data, identify trends and develop predictive analytics to support the business/functions.
- Own and manage the end-to-end onboarding process in APAC, ensuring a great experience for new employees.
- Provide end to end support for the execution of salary review exercise at regional level. Develop communication materials and information toolkits to enhance managers and employees understanding of HR Policies and procedures
- Assist in review of annual insurance renewal project to ensure that Company’s medical benefits are aligned with market practice.
- Keep abreast of emerging HR trends and practices to provide recommendation so we can adopt the best practices in the region.

**HR Operations Support**:

- Provide operational support for employee lifecycle activities including but not limited to employee mobility, visa matters, new hires and leavers process, payroll, benefits administration, update/maintain of HR database.

Qualifications:
**Key Requirements for this Role**:

- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as HR Generalist
- Strong knowledge in Employment Act & HR Processes
- Regional C&B experience is a plus.
- Able to start immediately or within short notice
- Positive individual with excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Independent, quick-learner and possesses strong sense of responsibility & maturity when dealing with confidential information

Other:
**Company Benefits**:

- Competitive starting salary in addition to a discretionary annual performance incentive.
- Medical and dental benefits
- 21 days holiday
- We also sponsor employees to undertake professional training or to gain qualifications relevant to their career

**Our Company Values**:
At Preqin we’re driven by our values: everything we do is in line with the six guiding principles we have set for ourselves.
- ** Quality Data and Solutions, Comprehensive Coverage**:Preqin is the first port of call for alternatives data, research and tools.
- ** Customer Centricity**:Our customers are the central focus of Preqin.
- ** Objectivity**:Preqin is data led and impartial.
- ** Innovation**:Preqin sits at the forefront of the dynamic alternatives industry.
- ** Collaboration**: Effective communication is essential to our success.
- ** Personal Development**:Our business is built as much on our people as it is on our data and solutions.


**Our Shared Culture**:
Preqin is a fast-growing company, but we are passionate about keeping an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to deliver for our customers, but as one united, progressive, and successful team. Today, our more than 700 people
** **globally share six core values. We strive for quality and put our customers first. We are objective, and we innovate, collaborate, and invest in our personal development. We also have fun together. We hold social events, play sports, and celebrate our shared successes.

**Equal Opportunities**: