People & Talent Generalist, SEA

Overview

We are Assembly and we're not like the rest. We're the modern alternative agency,

bringing together industry-leading data, talent, and tech to Find the Change That Fuels

Growth for the best brands on the planet, including Lenovo, Lane Crawford, Marina Bay

Sands, and more. Our diverse, global community of over 1,600 passionate experts combines

global thinking with unmatched local expertise in more than 20 markets worldwide

enabling brands to engage and move consumers anywhere. We use STAGE, Assembly's

proprietary, privacy-centric data solutions platform, to surface powerful insights that

transform into actionable brand opportunities. We're at the cutting edge of new media,

technology, and platforms embedded in the lives of today's consumers, and we're tapped into

how culture and communities needs change. We do this while staying steadfast in our

commitment to Leave the World Better Than We Found It through measurable social and

environmental impact work.

Assembly was named The Drum's APAC Media Agency of the Year in 2021

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

This is a really exciting role in an environment that has so much opportunity for a HR

professional. Reporting into the Manager, People & Talent, SEA, you will provide

exceptional people support to the South East Asia region, particularly Singapore, Australia,

and Malaysia. You will be be the HR point of contact for employees in our SEA region and

provide proactive consultation and direction in areas of employee/ labor relations to market

heads and managers of your respective region.

You will be hands on and act as the role model to constantly drive changes and challenge

existing practices and seek for ideas and ways to enhance the employee experience at

Assembly, while embedding DE&I and social impact initiatives in the culture.

Below is just a small window into what this role is now. It will be up to you to make this role

your own.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING ON ANY GIVEN DAY

Be the HR point of contact for employees in your respective office(s) and provide

world class employee experience Execute and own all round HR transactional responsibilities including but not limited

to, employment contracts and letters preparation, on & off boarding processes, payroll

process

Provide proactive consultation and direction in areas of employee/labor relations to

market heads and managers, and employees

Provide HR procedures and policies guidance to different internal stakeholders

Work closely with the rest of the regional and global people team to localise, align,

and implement HR processes, policies, and initiatives

Maintain and ensure accurate record on our global HRIS

Update, implement, and maintain company policies in accordance to local regulations

and constantly flag out any legislative changes

Work with Office Manager where necessary

Manage and look at ways of improving employee benefits with insight from market

trends and internal needs

Manage HR and Office budget

Drive employee engagement and retention activities in partnership with regional

People & Talent Team

Requirements

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or a related field

Strong knowledge of people best practices and employment labor law in Singapore;

exposure/ experience in other South East Asia markets would be advantageous

4+ years HR generalist experience within an international, fast-paced and customer

driven environment

You will bring a positive energy, even in times of adversity.

Analytical and data driven

Successfully demonstrated results orientated business partnering with Managers and

Leaders with ability to build rapport with key stakeholders quickly with tailored

messages and style appropriately to different audiences.

Excellent eye for detail, you make sure all the t's are crossed and i's dotted!

Advanced communications skills for example being able to make the complicated

simple, and the dull compelling Ability to work with key stakeholders with discretion and sensitivity across all levels

of the business

Innovative, proactive, and pragmatic solutions based style

Must be highly organised, flexible team player with excellent prioritisation and strong

follow-up skills.

Benefits

WHY ASSEMBLY

We're part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform

marketing. We're nimble, smart, and digital-first, and we're quickly growing to take

on the biggest legacy hold cos.

We care about your growth we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation

reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you're hitting your

personal and company goals.

We recognize and celebrate your success...all the time! Whether it's through company

meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our

people's achievements are known and appreciated!

We're truly a people-first organization. That's why we operate in hybrid model with

flexibility, Work from Anywhere Scheme, allows you to be in control of your work-

life balance.

We believe in making impactful change in society, we encourage you to take Impact

Leave time off from work to engage in volunteer activities with a charity that you

support.