WHO ARE WE

Human Capital Management (‘HCM’) recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs.  Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results.  We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn and succeed in a hands-on, high-volume and challenging role, managing country specific processes, procedures and reporting requirements. The role will involve working with the full spectrum of HCM talent processes and people development priorities including talent acquisition, annual reviews, performance management and diversity and employee relations and developing country specific talent strategies in South & South East Asia.

YOUR IMPACT

We are looking for a highly efficient Associate to proactively support HCM on a day to day basis. Responsibilities include: 

• Work across a diverse range of projects i.e. strong quantitative skills combined with aptitude for talent management initiatives with different stakeholders
• Produce executive quality quantitative analyses to enable senior stakeholders to spotlight patterns, trends and formulate hypotheses
• Create presentations and communications to market strategy and function achievements and deliverables, including  analysis of headcount data for regulatory reporting, management and Board meetings; assist in managing regulatory inspections, filings and audits 
• Proactively identify ways to improve existing solutions, streamline and automate reporting, create greater efficiency and share best practice across HCM
• Develop, maintain, update HCM SOPs, contracts, policies and management presentations; support new hire onboarding and employee departure processes with the required documentation 
• Assist functional teams in other regions such as Recruiting, Wellness, Benefits, Business Partners, Mobility etc. with required coordination for South & South East Asia, including organization of HCM events
• Assist HCM Strategy & Management with coordination of talent processes and regulatory requests across regional office in Asia 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent analytical skills: ability to organize and analyze large datasets, detect and correct errors, interpret and report results to various audiences and take responsibility for data quality assurance
• Technical skills: proficient in Microsoft Office products; strong familiarity with advanced Excel skills such as vlookups, pivot tables, and multiple variable formulas strongly preferred
• Able to draft communications and present information for a variety of audiences and forums
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects in a high pressure environment while ensuring the delivery of high quality work
• High level of maturity, demonstrated ability to manage confidential information, and impeccable judgment
• Strategic mindset and ability to think conceptually, influence stakeholders, and drive excellent execution
• Thinks multiple steps ahead; prepares for potential problems and escalates issues when appropriate; and juggles competing deadlines effectively
• Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow-through required; Commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity
• Demonstrated client service focus and ability to build relationships successfully
• Self-motivated and able to work in an autonomous, yet collaborative environment
• Experience working in a geographically diverse team and building strong relationships across locations and regions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree
• 3-5 years of work experience in an operational or HR role
• Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving acumen to transform abstract ideas into tangible solutions
• Highly organized, excellent project management skills, attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and think clearly under pressure
• Ability to build successful client relationships across levels, functions and regions
• Excellent analytical and excel skills, ability to Work with large data sets and present results that tell a clear and compelling story
• Familiarity with data visualization best practices; proficiency in using some of the leading Business Intelligence platform and tools (eg. Tableau, Business Objects, Powerpoint, etc)
• Excellent English language skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with regional and global teams on technical HR policy matters and documentation; candidates should have comfort presenting to audiences
• Results-oriented - ability to balance multiple time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer term strategic focus 
• Prior work/academic experience with South East Asia & India employment laws preferred to advise and execute on regionally nuanced policies and documentation

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. 

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. 

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