Advisor, Human Resources

White & Case LLP; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Human Resources Advisor in Singapore. The role involves managing workplace relations, compliance, payroll, and HR systems. Ideal candidates will have in-depth HR expertise, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Singapore labour law, including the Employment Act.
• Proven success in delivering generalist HR services in complex organizations.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on legislation and ensure compliance.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Manage monthly payroll and finance reporting.

Skills

HR Expertise

Strong Communication & Influencing Skills

Business Acumen & Proactive Problem Solving

Collaborative & Adaptable Mindset

Hands-On & Client-Focused Approach

Technical & System Skills

Discretion & Professionalism

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description - Advisor, Human Resources (25000188)

The opportunity

Are you ready to make your mark as part of the Human Resources Advisor in our Singapore office?

Our People team is responsible for managing and enhancing all aspects of human resources and employee experience. Our team oversees talent acquisition, including recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new hires, ensuring that the Firm attracts and retains top legal talent and business services professionals. We develop and implement HR policies, manage employee relations, and administer compensation and benefits programs to ensure a fair and supportive work environment.

Additionally, the People team focuses on training, professional development, work allocation, mobility and fostering a positive workplace culture. We also handle performance management, employee engagement, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. Through our comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives, the People team ensures that the Firm’s workforce around the world is motivated, skilled and mobilized to deliver on the Firm’s objectives.

At White & Case, we’ll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our international team from day one. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Workplace Relations & Compliance: Stay current on legislation, lead on lawyer registrations, visa management and Singapore ministry reporting requirements; ensure compliance across processes and decisions.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Oversee processes for new joiners and leavers, ensuring compliance, support, and efficiency throughout transitions.
• Payroll & Finance: Manage the monthly payroll and people related finance reporting processes.
• HR Systems & Process Improvement: Drive adoption of HR systems (e.g., WorkDay); streamline HR processes and leverage the service centre for efficiency.
• HR Data Management & Ad Hoc Projects: Ensure accurate HR data maintenance; manage administrative tasks and contribute to special projects as needed.
• Performance Management & Compensation: Support the HRM to facilitate annual evaluation and compensation processes.
• Collaboration with HR Centres of Excellence (COEs): Partner with global COEs on HR requests and initiatives related to benefits, recruitment, global mobility, engagement & development.

The skills and attributes we are looking for

• HR Expertise: In-depth understanding of Singapore labour law, including the Employment Act, and proven success in delivering generalist HR services in complex organizations. Prior legal industry experience is preferred.
• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills: High-level verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English and able to engage effectively with employees and senior stakeholders.
• Business Acumen & Proactive Problem Solving: Ability to identify critical business issues and respond or elevate appropriately, even in ambiguous situations.
• Collaborative & Adaptable Mindset: Positive, team‑oriented attitude with flexibility to work across different teams and adapt to change.
• Hands‑On & Client‑Focused Approach: Willing to manage day‑to‑day HR operations while focusing on solutions and improving administrative processes.
• Technical & System Skills: Excellent technical skills, ability to learn new systems, with knowledge of Workday being advantageous.
• Discretion & Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates sensitivity in handling private or complex HR matters.

What we offer

When you join us, you’ll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values; to be pioneering, united and human, and we believe that you’ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential.

We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Human Resources Advisor, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.

Since 1983, the Singapore office has been the hub of our South and Southeast Asia regional services. Drawing on the deep local knowledge of our team and truly global resources, we help clients navigate complex multijurisdictional and cross-border transactions and disputes across Southeast Asia, South Asia and China. We operate in Singapore through White & Case Pte. Ltd., which holds a Qualifying Foreign Law Practice (QFLP) license, enabling us—where permitted—to advise on both international and Singapore law.

How to apply

Interested? Please apply by submitting your CV for further consideration.

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed. We will be happy to work with you.

Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction.

Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the APAC Recruitment Team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers.

Primary Location

Expected Workplace : Hybrid

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