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Senior Associate - Chief of Staff

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This job is for a Senior Associate - Chief of Staff at PwC, supporting Partner Affairs. You might like this job because you'll handle operations, develop policies, and support strategic priorities.

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Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Description

Whether you’ve just graduated or have years of experience, this is a firm where you can learn and grow.

It’s the PwC experience that stays with you as you build strong networks and make lasting friendships. Be part of a larger team as we work together, drawing on everyone's knowledge and skills to reimagine the possible.

Join PwC today for the experience that stays with you.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in people operations primarily focus on managing the people lifecycle and the day-to-day operational tasks related to managing employees. This includes activities such as employee onboarding, offboarding, payroll and benefits administration, absence management, employee record-keeping, compliance with labour laws and regulations, and managing employee inquiries and issues. These individuals enable HR processes and systems to run smoothly in order to efficiently support our workforce.

Those in human resource operations at PwC will focus on all areas of Human Resources and the business in executing Human Resources related transactions and administrative activities. You will be a primary HR point of contact in the resolution, escalation or routing of inquiries as needed in line with HR protocols and guidelines, as well as be part of a team of problem solvers that help solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

As part of our Internal Firm Services, you’ll support the strategic priorities of the firm, manage operations and develop policies for all aspects of the Partner Affairs team.

  • Support Partners from assisting with admission, talent development, compensation, administration, benefits and more. 

  • Formulate, prepare and follow up on materials for monthly management meetings and other leadership meetings 

  • Handle and analyze data & information to support the leadership’s decision making in both strategic and operational matters. 

  • Monitoring compliance of firm policies including reporting to network and regulators 

  • Review the accuracy of information and output by the team member and other teams to ensure quality, accuracy and relevance. 

  • Drafting and preparing communication materials for the leadership as required 

  • Be part of any firm-wide special projects 

  • Any other ad-hoc duties required to support the leaders within the Executive Board Office 

  • To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the Evolved PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. 

  • You'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Evolved PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: 

  • Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas. 

  • Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results. 

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. 

  • Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends. 

  • Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance. 

  • Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice. 

  • Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives. 

  • Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others. 

  • Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships. 

  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. 

Preferred Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline  

  • Average of 2-4 (or more) progressive HR, Management or Operations experience (HR consulting, HR Generalist, HR & administration experience) gained with multinational companies ideally in fast-changing industries 

  • Candidate with internal management or consulting experience would be a good fit as well 

  • Excellent stakeholder and project management skills 

  • Strong business acumen including the ability to problem solve and understand financial reporting system 

  • Extensive organizational skills to process complex data particularly using MS Office 365 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, agile with change and able to coordinate multiple tasks with accuracy 

  • Willingness to operate in a team environment 

  • Strong communication skills in both oral and written English 

Additional application instructions:

  • Please attach the following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application: 

  • Academic Certificates and Transcripts, from SPM (or equivalent) onwards 

  • A copy of your NRIC or passport 

  • Recent passport size photo 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidential Information Handling, Conflict Resolution, Coordinating Staff, Creativity, Data Quality, Documentation Administration, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Data Management, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Life Cycle, Employee Relations, Employee Terminations, HR Software, Human Resources (HR) Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Service Delivery, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services, Human Resources Assistance {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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Company Benefits

Wellbeing support

Be supported by a holistic wellbeing culture that facilitates sustainable performance and personal success.

Flexible working arrangement

You will have the flexibility to choose ways of working that aligns with your needs at work and beyond.

Employee rewards

Gain from a comprehensive range of benefits that meet your needs - including real-time recognition and benefits beyond monetary rewards.

Career development

Experience greater opportunities and challenging assignments for your diversified growth through PwC's world-class curriculum!

PwC community

Connect, collaborate, and create meaningful experiences through a community of former and current PwC professionals.


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Company Profile

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PwC

We're a network of firms in 151 countries with over 360,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services, while working hard to build strong relationships with others and understand the issues and aspirations that drive them.

In Malaysia, PwC employs more than 3,000 people in seven locations (i.e. Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Pinang, Ipoh, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Labuan and Kuching) who are dedicated to solving the complex problems businesses are facing in today's changing marketplace. 

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