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Founded in 2015, Kudun and Partners is a modern and forward-thinking law firm with a vision for a more client-focused way of practicing.  Our highly experienced team of Thai and international lawyers, comprised of 15 partners with over 50 associates, act as trusted advisors to leading Thai and international private and public corporations including a range of government entities, financial institutions, and private equity funds on transactions in Thailand and throughout Southeast Asia, covering the full spectrum of industry sectors. In only six years since our inception, we have been awarded the highly coveted Thailand Law Firm of the Year by The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2020/2021, a reflection of the firm’s commitment to delivering work that exceeds expectations and raises industry standards.

What makes us different?

Our culture allows our team members to define their career paths based on their strengths, and our ambitious outlook ensures that we continue to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. We are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Our basic principles revolve around working together as a team, respecting and supporting one another as a family, fostering unity as well as encouraging equality and fairness. We practice an open-door policy where team members are encouraged to speak out and share ideas. The steering members of the firm are steadfast in their belief that employees are the business’s most valuable asset, and they hold frequent get-togethers, whether online or offline, to meet and speak. In April 2022, our firm was recognized as Thailand’s Employer of Choice, 2022 by Asian Legal Business, a Thomson Reuters publication, alongside some of the longest-standing law firms in Thailand.

Join us if you are ready to be part of our team!

About the Role

As we continue to expand our firm, we are seeking to hire a Human Resource and Administrative Manager (HR & Admin Manager) to join our firm. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to work in a collegial and productive environment with transparent, open communication and a strong team spirit. If you’re passionate, hard-working, love solving problems, and are excited about the possibility of working with some of Thailand’s best legal talent at one of Southeast Asia’s most innovative law firms, we want to hear from you.

Scope of work

Position

As an HR & Admin Manager, you will be responsible for the overall HR and administrative function of the firm. The main areas of responsibility include recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits and training (including mentoring, supporting mental health and inclusivity/diversity).

Key success factors

The HR & Admin Manager must establish and maintain good relationships with the partners and all levels of staff. He/She must maintain the highest level of confidentiality and be seen by all staff as reliable and trustworthy.

The HR & Admin Manager must be proactive in fulfilling his/her key responsibilities (as identified in detail below). He/she must have an understanding of best practices and current trends in law firm HR management in Thailand and in the region. His/Her vision must be aligned with the firm’s vision.

Key responsibilities

The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing key areas of a human resource department not limited to:

• • Managing the entire recruitment process, which includes the pre-onboarding and onboarding process;
  • Conducting annual performance management review;
  • Reviewing annual employee compensation and benefits;
  • Conducting training and mentoring including mental health support;
  • Supporting annual company activities such as retreats, annual celebrations, internal town halls, company trips, etc;
  • Becoming the key contact person for administrative matters including ensuring the firm has enough supplies and resources to continue running smoothly;
  • Liaising and communicating with suppliers where necessary;
  • Maintaining personnel records and ensure they are kept confidential; and
  • Other responsibilities in the areas of HR and administrative functions of the firm.

Desired characteristics and capabilities

• • Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to deal with people at all levels in the firm
  • Strong communication skills (both in Thai and in English)
  • Proactive
  • Highly organised
  • Able to work collaboratively, credible and can gain trust of others
  • Contributes to positive working environment

Location

This position is based at our office in Gaysorn Tower. If you believe you have the right attitude, the necessary skills, and knowledge for this role, please email your resume to Ben Cheok ([email protected])

Thank you.

Posted on November 3, 2022

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