HR Specialist, Contracts Management - APAC

Lifecycle Specialist - Contracts Management The Specialist, Lifecycle - Contracts Management will ensure that all contract related activities for Remote’s external employees and clients are performed with focus on legal compliance and superior employee experience without compromising on speed. You will be reporting to Employee Lifecycle Manager. What you bring Demonstrate proven experience with a strong background in managing employee lifecycle events with care, sensitivity and legal compliance; and providing comprehensive HR support and guidance on employment laws and regulations, spanning various jurisdictions. Display excellent communication, influencing, conflict management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to confidently lead difficult conversations to a positive outcome, often where parties have conflicting interests, maintaining professionalism and strict confidentiality. Possess advanced proficiency in written and spoken English at a business level, with additional languages considered a plus. Show an aptitude and enthusiasm for innovating and optimizing processes, consistently identifying and implementing opportunities for automation and promoting best practices. Demonstrate efficiency in operations, with an awareness of the importance of thorough documentation and data integrity. Be tech‑savvy, with the ability to successfully collaborate asynchronously on various tools, and adapt to new and evolving systems. Capable of working independently and cohesively in an international team in a fast‑paced, asynchronous, remote environment with multiple priorities. Willingness to work flexible hours as needed. Familiar with communication, documentation, and project management tools such as Notion, Slack, Zendesk and G‑suite. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations Management Serve as custodian of employment terms and agreements, and assist Senior Specialists and Experts on complex projects, including implementing and advising clients and employees on employment law changes from Collective Bargaining Agreement updates. Draft, tailor and administer all employee lifecycle documents with accuracy and attention to detail for both internal and external employees of Remote throughout the employee lifecycle including but not limited to issuance of Employment agreement amendments, Employment documents, Letters and Employment Forms as necessary in the capacity of Remote’s global HR team. Advise on employment legislation and provide guidance on both basic and complex legal interpretations as outlined in employment agreements as a trusted consultant to clients and employees. Team and Operational Excellence Collaborate with and coordinate various internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance in employee lifecycle activities, including but not limited to payroll, legal counsel, government bodies, and trade unions. Assist Senior Specialists to manage critical initiatives that impact numerous employees across multiple countries and support HR and financial audits to ensure compliance with local employment regulations. Develop and update global internal documentation pertaining to Contracts Management, based on legislative changes, referenced by all internal teams. Proactively address internal and external inquiries on all employment matters in collaboration with Lifecycle’s internal stakeholders. Actively identify opportunities for and contribute to process improvements, automation, product development and overall customer and employee experience through the employee lifecycle process. Safely manage and maintain employee data and confidential information, adhering to established protocols, and ensuring utmost professionalism and discretion in handling and accessing such information. Practicals You’ll report to: Manager, Contract management, Lifecycle Team: Lifecycle Operations Location: For this position we welcome everyone to apply, but we will prioritize applications from the following locations as we encourage our teams to diversify; APAC Start date: As soon as possible Application Process Interview with recruiter Interview with future manager Small challenge (async) Interview with Senior Manager Bar Raiser Interview Prior employment verification check Benefits Work from anywhere Flexible paid time off Flexible working hours (we are async) 16 weeks paid parental leave Mental health support services Stock options Learning budgetHome office budget & IT equipment Budget for local in-person social events or co‑working spaces EEO Statement Not only do we encourage people from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under‑represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. 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