About Latham & Watkins: About the Role: The Human Resources Business Partner is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent (HC&T) team. This role will be responsible for providing day-to-day human resources support and guidance to colleagues, while assisting firm leadership on various people issues, including, but not limited to, optimising performance, employee relations, policy interpretation, and resource management. This role will be located in our Hong Kong office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Serving as a trusted advisor to office leadership and colleagues by providing advice and guidance across all human resources topics, and implementing HC&T strategies
• Championing colleague well-being and enabling a work environment that is equitable and offers fair treatment, transparency, inclusiveness, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect
• Managing people-related projects, programs, and processes to ensure compliance and completion
• Supporting department leadership with performance optimisation efforts, including talent development and acquisition, resource management, and colleague training programs
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a best-in-class customer-service focus
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• A bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organisation, preferably
• Experience in coordinating and managing employee relations matters, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information:Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Insurance
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.