Audrey Koh
Zone HR Business Partner (Marine & Offshore - South Asia & Pacific Zone)
Summary
A seasoned and results-driven business partner and HR generalist with more than 20 years HR experiences in manufacturing, healthcare, humanitarian, maritime and oil & gas industry. Audrey supports senior company leaders across a range of HR activities from analysis, development and implementation of strategic initiatives in the areas of talent assessment and leadership development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and engagement, policy and organization planning and development and change management. Audrey aims to bring value to every organization impacting lives and making a difference.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Zone HR Business Partner
Bureau Veritas Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd
1 2015 - Current
- Reporting to Vice President, Marine & Offshore – South Asia & Pacific Zone, this role is responsible for development and implementation of strategic HR functions from organization development, leadership development, talent management, succession planning, performance management and rewards, and employee engagement.
- Collaborated with Country Chief Executives and to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business.
- Represented Marine & Offshore division globally in Global Talent Council workgroup for talent management and development initiatives.
- Developed new people policies as appropriate (eg. Flexible working arrangement)
- Facilitated leadership workshops globally and within zone for all people managers.
Country HR Manager
Lloyd's Register Asia
9 2008 - 12.2014
- Reporting to Regional HR Manager (Southeast Asia), this role oversees the entire HR operations in Singapore with 1 HR leader in Singapore reporting directly to the role
- At a regional level, the role provides HR consultancy and advice to 5 HR Leaders in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines, ensuring compliance to group-wide HR initiatives / projects.
- Led in expansion of new research entity in Singapore (Global Technology Centre) including recruitment and talent retention.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Evaluated compensation packages competitively against industry benchmarks to attract top talent while managing budgetary constraints effectively.
Senior HR Executive
National Healthcare Group (NHG) – Alexandra Hospital
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Reporting directly to Deputy Director of HR, this role was responsible for full scope of HR for all job families; namely Clinical, Allied Health, Nursing and Ancillary
- There was people management responsibilities over 3 HR support staff (1 direct reporting and 2 dotted reporting).
- Improved employee engagement levels through regular feedback sessions, recognition programs, and opportunities for professional development.
- Collaborated with headquarter on scholarship offers and community job fairs.
HR Executive
Singapore Red Cross Society
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Reporting directly to Head of HR, this role managed all functions of HR and Administration with a team of 6 support staff.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management to promote positive workplace culture.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic staffing plans that meet organizational needs both short-term and long-term.
- Built human resource organization and aligned people and culture with corporate strategic priorities and operations.
HR Executive
National Healthcare Group (NHG) – Alexandra Hospital
04.2001 - 06.2004
- Reporting directly to Deputy Director of HR, this role was responsible for full scope of HR functions for all job families; namely Nursing and Ancillary
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Leverage on government schemes to attract mid-career switchers, reduce recruitment cost and increased retention.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary team (from Operations to Sports Medicine Clinic) to manage medical coverage for major sporting events, such as Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.
Assistant HR Officer
NMB Singapore Limited
07.1995 - 04.2001
- Reporting to the Senior HR Officer, this role was responsible for full spectrum of HR and training administration
- There was people management responsibility over 1 HR support staff.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Double Major in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations) -
Curtin University of Technology
02.1998 - 05.2000
Diploma in Banking & Financial Services - undefined
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
06.1992 - 05.1995
G.C.E. ‘O' Level - undefined
River Valley High School
01.1988 - 05.1991
Skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), SAP Success Factors, Employee Relations, Talent Development, Onboarding, Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Policy development, Succession Planning, Compensation and rewards, Career Framework, Specialized HR projects
Personality Traits
- Extremely reliable and dependable; highly resilient – strives for quality, seeks and finds solutions to overcome challenges and difficulties
- Excellent interpersonal skills – good communicator, works well with all levels, motivates and encourages others
- Emotionally mature; positive temperament; tolerant and understanding
- Self-driven and self-reliant - sets aims and targets and leads by example
- Strong planning and organising abilities - an efficient time-manager
- Great team-worker - adaptable and flexible
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Exploring recipes - Cake decoration and Sugar craft, running, basketball and bowling
- Marital Status: Married with 2 children (teenagers)
Extracurricular Activities
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2003
NHG Inter-institution Basketball & Volleyball 2004 – Champion
NHG Inter-institution Basketball & Netball 2007 – 2nd runner-up
NHG Inter-institution Bowling 2007 - Group Champion
Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2011
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
Remuneration
Current drawn: S$192,114 per annum + target bonus (25%)
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Senior HR Executive
National Healthcare Group (NHG) – Alexandra Hospital
02.2007 - 08.2008
HR Executive
Singapore Red Cross Society
02.2005 - 01.2007
HR Executive
National Healthcare Group (NHG) – Alexandra Hospital
04.2001 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Commerce (Double Major in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations) -
Curtin University of Technology
02.1998 - 05.2000
Assistant HR Officer
NMB Singapore Limited
07.1995 - 04.2001
Diploma in Banking & Financial Services - undefined
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
06.1992 - 05.1995
G.C.E. ‘O' Level - undefined
River Valley High School
01.1988 - 05.1991
Zone HR Business Partner
Bureau Veritas Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd
1 2015 - Current
Country HR Manager
Lloyd's Register Asia
9 2008 - 12.2014
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