People & Culture Consultant (12 Months Ftc)

**About Ashurst**:
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning 200 years and clear strategy for future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and our commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here.

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, 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.

**Job Overview**

We are looking for a skilled HR Consultant to join the Singapore People & Culture team and support in running the day-to-day operations of the Singapore office. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the stakeholders in the office on a variety of HR matters.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Talent & Acquisition_
- Work closely with hiring partners or managers to offer advice and execute recruitment plans
- Determine and develop relevant recruitment strategies to meet staffing needs, proactively seeking ways to widen talent channels and improve the way we hire
- Maintain CVs database
- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews where appropriate
- Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements
- Facilitation of internal mobility where appropriate
- Provide regular and timely updates and reports on employment activities and strategies
- Maintain all collateral and relationships with recruiters
- Stay close to the ground to ensure that internal salary bandings continue to remain competitive and relevant
- Graduate Recruitment_
- Manage and facilitate recruiting activities and events on campus including law fairs, networking events etc.
- Develop new marketing collateral for law fairs
- Propose and implement enhancements to trainee and internship recruitment strategy
- Ensure that Singapore trainees fulfilled the requirements under the Practice Training Contract and successfully obtains the Singapore qualification
- Seek for feedback from supervising partners and plan for training seat rotations
- Liaise with graduate recruitment team in other offices to plan for international training seat rotations
- Plan and execute Summer Internship Programme
- Formal Law Alliance_
- Continually monitor the threshold requirements under the FLA set up to ensure it is in compliance
- Assist with annual FLA reporting to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority
- Administer and liaise with the law schools on the various scholarships under the name of the FLA
- HR Operations / Administration_
- Work closely with the HR Advisor to process monthly payroll
- Support in the management of annual HR processes including the coordination and preparation of materials for appraisals, promotions, salary review and bonuses
- Respond to general HR enquiries from employees

**Essential skills and experience**:

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working in similar capacity
- A degree in Business Administration, Human Resources is preferred, but not mandatory
- People oriented and results driven
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Strong knowledge of Singapore labour law and HR best practices
- Pro-active, meticulous and organised
- Team player who has the drive to contribute to the success of the People & Culture team
- IT literate (Word and Excel)
- Good written communication skills, including drafting and proof reading documents/communications
- Fluent level in English (oral and written)