Office Manager & HR Lead - Global Law Firm

HR Responsibilities

• Oversee full‑spectrum HR operations, acting as the key advisor to Partners and senior stakeholders locally while working closely with global/regional HR team.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and exit processes.
• Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment, manpower planning, succession planning, and agency management.
• Lead graduate and trainee recruitment, campus engagement, assessment processes, and trainee lifecycle management.
• Drive annual and mid‑year performance review cycles, moderation meetings, and compensation benchmarking.
• Manage payroll, tax reporting, benefits administration, and related compliance.
• Handle visa applications, renewals, secondment administration, and immigration/tax liaison.
• Oversee Law Society documentation, CPD/RME submissions, and general HR compliance.
• Support HR reporting, data analysis, and implementation of new HR systems.

Office Operations Responsibilities

• Lead daily office operations, facilities management, and vendor coordination.
• Manage procurement, inventory control, office supplies, furniture, and renovation/move projects.
• Supervise administrative, catering, and cleaning teams to ensure high service standards.
• Coordinate logistics for internal meetings, client events, business travel, and visiting lawyers.
• Ensure smooth operational workflows, budgeting oversight, and continuous improvement of office services.