HR Administrator

The role

We are seeking a dynamic HR professional who enjoys a fast-paced and global environment, to be part of the Asia HR team. Sitting within the Asia Hub, you will support all HR operational activities for Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Thailand. The role-holder will work closely with colleagues in the Asia HR team based across different office locations and in international HR teams.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being the first point of contact for employees and will answer employee’s enquiries via SNOW, including benefits, leave policies, or general HR matters, responsiveness is crucial.
• Managing and updating personal and employment information, and any relevant documentation, through systems or physical documents. Managing system updates and actions for candidate offers and onboarding, and other employment movements such as promotions, transfers, or terminations. 
• Providing end-to-end employee cycle support including visa applications/renewals, law society related applications/renewals, change of employment terms and ad-hoc administration etc.  
• Collaborating closely with the HR system teams and HR Global Service Centre (“GSC”) to address any system and/or process related issues promptly. Handle escalations timely and being able to find solutions for system and HR process challenges will be essential.
• Ensuring that all HR policies and procedures are followed and escalate any complicated issues to HR Business Partner or other relevant international HR teams.
• Preparing and liaising with the reporting teams to provide HR reports as required. 
• Providing administrative support to Asia HR team as required. It includes the support to Network of Excellence (“NOE”) functions, HR projects, team meetings and etc.

ABOUT YOU

• Candidate with at least 2 – 3 years of HR experience in a professional services or corporate environment
• Familiarity with HR systems (SucessFactors) and SNOW would be highly preferable.
• Fluency in English is a must and preferably, Cantonese and/or Mandarin Chinese.  Any additional Asia language skills will be an advantage.
• This role requires someone who can think on their feet and has the ability to adapt to changes with a positive attitude.  Collaboration plays a key part of this role so you must be a team player who can communicate effectively and willing to drive a positive work environment with other colleagues.
• A curious mindset and keen learner. This role also requires someone who has the ability to handle data accurately and confidentially as well as follow processes diligently and timely. 

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

HYBRID WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.