Intern, People Team

Location: Singapore

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join the People team in a leading legal company in Singapore. Being a team member will give you the chance to assist both the local and broad regional teams with diverse HR procedures, while also increasing your understanding of HR in the legal field.

If you are meticulous and curious about exploring HR in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to excel and begin your HR career!

The internship period will be a minimum of 6 months on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday, 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM) with hybrid working arrangement.

Roles & Responsibilities

Human Resources

Recruitment

Coordinate interviews schedules and liaise with candidates on availabilities

Represent the firm during campus events to promote internship opportunities

Onboarding Activities

Plan and organise induction schedule

Collaborate with other departments to prepare necessary logistics

Support meet-and-greet of new employees on their first day, creating positive first impression of the firm

Additional HR Responsibilities

Maintain an accurate and organised HR system (Workday)

Support preparation of employee letters and HR documentations, ensuring materials are clear, accurate and well organised

Generate and update monthly / ad hoc reports as needed

Plan and execute team building events, lunches and meetings as needed

Participate and provide valuable inputs in weekly HR meetings

Participate in ad hoc HR projects and initiatives

Administrative Roles:

Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth running of daily operations

Ensure timely processing of invoices and reimbursements

Skills:

Basic knowledge on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team Player with positive attitude towards learning

High level of confidentiality

Attention to detail and meticulous

Self-starter, motivated and proactive

Ready to join our team and make a difference? Apply now and let's create something amazing together!

Team People

Working Pattern

Full time

Location Singapore

Contract type Fixed Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.