FIRM OVERVIEW:

Cambridge Associates is a leading global investment firm. We work with endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients to build, implement and manage bespoke investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Our goal is to meet clients wherever they are in the investment process. We offer a variety of services to complement those needs, including acting as an outsourced investment office and non-discretionary portfolio management. Committed to independence since our founding more than 50 years ago, we are motivated only by what is best for our clients.
Our clients trust the experience, leadership, and integrity of our investment professionals. We have a global team of outstanding investment portfolio managers/advisors and an extensive research platform to support them. With more than 1,400 employees in eleven locations around the globe, we are constantly looking to discover new ways to add long-term value to our clients’ portfolios. This extensive network helps us to identify and access the best investment opportunities around the globe. Our manager coverage across multiple asset classes ranging from traditional equity and fixed income to alternative investments such as hedge funds, private credit, private equity, venture capital and real assets affords us the privileged bird’s eye view of investor portfolios and deepens our investment expertise and thought leadership.
At Cambridge Associates, we believe that culture is central to your success and ours. We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive and diverse. Here, we get the opportunity to work closely as a local team serving local clients while leveraging our global community. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters and we hold true to a culture that enables you to succeed

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Associate Human Capital Business Partner will help Asia Pacific HCBP Director with supporting business strategy and objectives through consultation with business units, through the development and implementation of key people and regional as well as global organizational initiatives. The Associate HCBP builds strong internal partnerships, provides developmental coaching to all levels, and offers creative solutions to address business issues and enhance performance.
The successful candidate will be in the Human Capital department in Singapore and support all our Asia-Pacific offices (Singapore, Sydney, Beijing, and Hong Kong). Working in a small team in Asia, the Associate Human Capital Business Partner will be expected to assume a great deal of individual responsibility and ownership of his/her work.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years as a HR generalist role in a professional or financial services firm or equivalent.
• BS/BA in Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior/Development, or a related field.
• Ability to analyze and act on HR needs/requirements based on business plans
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills that enable instant credibility.
• Initiative and passion around HR’s ability to influence business outcomes.
• Solid understanding of relevant laws and governing practices in APAC.
• Quick learner with sound judgment and the ability to balance HR practices and business needs with an open mind to adapt to needs and changing scenarios.
• Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and sensitivity regarding employee information.
• Successful experience driving complex projects and outcomes with the associated change management to ensure success.
• Must be eligible to work in Singapore without sponsorship or restriction
  The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

• Drive performance excellence, ensuring that goal setting, follow-up and corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
• Partner with stakeholders to help Improve and enhance operational processes in APAC with the goal of creating better efficiencies where possible.
• Identify key organizational issues, change management needs, and the appropriate HR levers to maximize current and future organization performance.
• Identify people-related issues or opportunities and implement people solutions in all areas, including but not limited to talent acquisition, organizational development, talent management, culture management, internal communications etc.
• Actively partner with business leader and recruiting to attract, develop, and retain high quality talent.
• Actively partner with cross-functional subject matter experts within the local and global HC team to resolve complex issues and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide employee relations expertise and policy interpretation to the business unit.
• Build strong partnerships across HR to design and roll out corporate wide programs and ensure local stakeholder needs are understood and met.
• Help translate business strategies and objectives into the appropriate HR actions and initiatives.
• Help Transform the high-level people strategies into ground-level executions. Customize the project plans and implementation in the teams and assist team leads with organizational changes (from the most critical people projects to daily operations balancing both global and regional objectives.
• Own the responsibility of Audit data accuracy in HRIS system, provide onboarding support, maintain accurate and up-to-date records in employee files, support the administration of employee requests and benefits and other such ad-hoc tasks as needed.
• Coach business leaders on leadership behaviors and practices, employee communications, and performance management strategies that promote engagement and a culture of continuous improvement.