Job Description

Our Global Operating Center located in Manila is pivotal to enhancing the Firm’s operational efficiency and streamlining legal and business services support across our global network. Our center provides comprehensive administrative, financial and operational services across office operations, compliance and new business, finance, technology, human resources, innovation and marketing. By centralizing these critical functions, the center ensures consistency and quality in service delivery while reducing operational costs. Through its integrated approach, our Global Operating Center enables the Firm to focus on its core legal services, drive global growth and maintain high standards of client service across all offices.

The Senior Assistant, Engagement & Development will primarily focus on providing essential support to the team, assisting with various tasks involving Learning & Development, Mobility, and Partner Development elements. As the role develops, the Senior Assistant, Talent will increasingly engage with more complex projects based on their developing expertise. There may be occasions to evaluate and select suitable alternatives from defined options during routine work. Analysing information to assist the team could also be required. Assisting the team with information analysis and solutions for recruitment-related issues is also a crucial part of this role.

The Roles And Responsibilities Of This Job Include

  • Provides comprehensive support to the Talent team, able to perform more complex or non-routine administrative tasks across elements of Learning & Development, Mobility, and Partner Development to ensure smooth delivery of Talent processes, projects and record-keeping
  • Collaborates with team members to complete assigned tasks and projects, help to deliver Talent programmes
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date Talent records, ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations
  • Prepares and distributes Talent-related communications such as memos, notices, and newsletters to support the team in implementing initiatives or managing standard employee enquiries
  • Assists in the analysis of Talent data and information, identifying trends and insights to support decision-making and process improvement initiatives
  • Evaluates and selects appropriate solutions for routine Talent enquiries, exercising judgment within established guidelines and escalating to senior colleagues as necessary
  • Maintains a strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and procedures, staying updated on changes and developments in the field
  • No supervisory responsibilities but may help train new members of the team and serve as an informal resource (use for support functions)
  • Incumbents are likely to be recent graduates developing their practical knowledge, so receive close guidance and oversight from more senior colleagues (use for professional functions)
  • Good theoretical knowledge or practical understanding of work routines and procedures in own job
  • Ability to work fairly independently within established guidelines and procedures with guidance from more senior roles, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to problem - solving
  • Developing analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options in routine work
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross - functional teams and stakeholders
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline

This role reports to

Manager, HR Shared Services

Equal Opportunities

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, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.


Job Details

Role Level: Associate Work Type: Full-Time
Country: Philippines City: Makati National Capital Region
Company Website: http://www.whitecase.com Job Function: Learning & Development
Company Industry/
Sector:
Law Practice

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