Assistant HR Manager

MAIN PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to manage day to day HR activities and provide a full spectrum of Human Resources support to the Richemont Regional Functions. The individual will support the Head of HR in executing HR strategies, policies and processes that enhance employee engagement, performance and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Relations
   1. Act as a point of contact for employee queries and grievances, promoting open communication and conflict resolution.
   2. Foster a positive working environment by addressing workplace issues promptly and effectively.
   3. Conduct exit interviews with all leavers.
   4. Assist in handling all local labour cases.
   5. Perform proximity engagement with the employees across the functions and escalate any potential issues to the Head of HR where necessary.
2. Talent Acquisition
   1. Partner with the Talent Acquisition team in the execution of recruitment for the Regional Functions.
   2. Active participation and involvement in Employer Branding activities at function level.
3. Compensation & Benefits
   1. Utilise salary benchmarks to prepare compensation package proposals and adhere to the internal salary governance processes.
   2. Participate in any Rewards related exercises cascaded from Group or APAC.
4. HR Operations
   1. Collaborate with HR Operations team on all On/Off boarding matters.
   2. Co-ordinate with payroll team to ensure a smooth and efficient payroll operations (variable compensation, overtime, expatriates’ compensation, special payments).
   3. Monitor and alert the Head of HR of any variances between the budgeted and actual salaries and headcounts.
5. Talent Management & Development
   1. Participate in discussions with Function Heads during the Talent Cycle.
   2. Support the talent management agenda (from identification to write up of individual development plan).
   3. Collaborate with Line Managers to identify employee development and training needs based on the Group philosophy.
   4. Assist with the implementation of HQ/ APAC training or training programs to meet the business needs where appropriate.
6. Employee Engagement & Projects
   1. Plan, propose and execute annual engagement activities (i.e. Team Building) for the functions.
   2. Collaborate with other HR colleagues to execute Company-wide employee initiatives.
   3. Assist with ad-hoc HR projects cascaded from both Group & APAC level.
7. Other
   1. Assist with the preparation of materials for both the annual strategy plan and budgeting discussions.
   2. Support the Market HR teams and assist to guide them on specific processes and ways of working.

Key Relationship With

Internal contacts

Strong line of reporting with: Head of HR.

He/She will also liaise with: Richemont Regional Function Heads / Heads of Departments, Line Manager, SEAO HR community including HR Director SEAO.

Knowledge & Skills

1. Min Degree in Business/ Management or equivalent.
2. At least 5 years generalist HR experience within comparably sized organisations.
3. Proven track record in the execution of HR processes and practices and well-versed in Employment & Labour Regulations.
4. Experience in managing HR projects.
5. Good spoken / written English is essential.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Can-do attitude.
2. Good interpersonal and communication skills with and ability to demonstrate a consultative approach.
3. Highly organised with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Able to work independently.