Human Resources Manager

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Human Resources Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for supporting the office, Human Capital & Talent department, and the firm by providing HR advice and guidance to stakeholders on a range of complex HR matters, including employee relations and performance management. This role will be located in either our Singapore or Hong Kong office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• In conjunction with firm leadership, developing and implementing the Human Capital & Talent strategy for the relevant office; working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on firm policies, procedures, and best practices; ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures and laws and regulations as required
• Ensuring successful implementation of strategic Human Capital & Talent initiatives
• Resolving complex operational and employee lifecycle matters escalated by members of the Human Resources team as appropriate; acting as a positive role model to Human Resources team members to encourage a collaborative and inspirational work environment
• Making recommendations to the Director of Administration regarding all functions of the office and working closely with Business Services Recruiting and Attorney Recruiting and Development departments

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• If you possess strong knowledge and experience across HR functions and employee relations
• Excellent leadership skills and experience of leading a team
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a best-in-class customer-service focus
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organisation, preferably
• Experience in coordinating and managing employee relations matters, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Insurance
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #MidSenior #LI-MM1