Kantar Health – Talent Associate

 POSITION SUMMARY

·         To work with the Regional Talent team in building and managing a high performing organization and drive client value

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Operations:

• Understand and support the Kantar Health Talent strategy

• Work with internal departments to ensure the output from the annual employee survey is a platform for improvement

• Ensure all HR Operations & Administrative responsibilities are delivered effectively – includes but not limited to internal database / system maintenance, leave & attendance, payroll inputs (not processing), information collection, organization & maintenance.

Performance management:

• Generate reports to inform the Talent & Business about the PMR process.

• Maintain data & information that is crucial for a strong PMR practice

Talent management:

• Support retention programmes from operations perspective

Recruiting & retention:

• Be a brand ambassador of Kantar Health to candidates

• Aid in the recruitment process as required – posting jobs, managing response, scheduling, letter generation, database maintenance, reporting

Compensation & benefits:

• Implement compensation related policies & strategies with guidance from Talent Director

Employee relations:

• Develop skills as Listener & Advisor on Talent issues at junior level

• Play a crucial role in having ‘ear to the ground’

• Implement & manage policies and programmes covering employment with assistance of TNS Shared Services where appropriate

Legal & Compliance:

• Compliance with & enforcing all legislative requirements

• Maintain current knowledge of all HR regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments & applicable laws

Key challenges:

• Begin to appreciate culture diversity to effectively implement HR processes or change projects

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge areas and experience:

• Has 1 - 3 years’ experience in any HR functional area (Recruitment Operations, Training Administration, General HR Administration)

Key skills:

·         Appreciate the strategic vision and engage in implementation at a regional level

·         Create working relationships with internal clients & shared service partners

·         Has strong organizational skills, with ability to manage and maintain data

·         Good communication skills

·         Demonstrate ability to network (within Kantar and external)

·         Able to implement change strategy

·         Able to identify conflict and escalate where necessary

·         Ability to work in English. Ability to speak and read Mandarin would be added advantage

Behavior dimensions:

·         Keen eye for detail

·         High process orientation

·         Conscientious about delivery

·         Adherence to timelines

·         Strives for accuracy

·         Promote team spirit - Work in complementary and collaborative manner

WORKING CONDITIONS/GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

·        APMEA Regional Coverage, based in Singapore