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Chen Wei Ling Christine

Chen Wei Ling Christine

Summary

I am a strong communicator and talented senior executive with over 20 years of experience in executing HR functions. Top performer with experience hiring for roles across multiple industries with and for multi-national companies, locally and within the region.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources, Regional

INTERNATIONAL BEARINGS PTE. LTD.
01.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the full spectrum of HR within the region
  • Managed a team of 4 and regional offices
  • Achievements:
  • Overhauled the HR processes
  • Led the future work task force implementing AI tools for HR processes
  • Led a small team of HR to increase employee retention rate by 10% over two years
  • Launched an employee wellness program
  • Devised a recruitment strategy that led to 30% reduction in recruitment costs
  • Influence hiring decisions
  • Redesigned the organizational structure of a department, leading to 100% improved operational efficiency without attrition

Real Estate, Corporate & HR Management / Personal Assistant

REALSTAR PREMIER GROUP PTE LTD
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for hiring, promotion, disciplinary matters, employee relations and property case works on diligence. Talent-sourced sales affiliates, business development managers, and aspiring real estate-related professionals. On-boarding of new employees and exits
  • Developed and executed soft skills and technical training road maps for the Agency
  • Conducted Leadership Teams 360 Reviews, and managed the Talent Review processes in compliance with agency guidelines.
  • Drove performance goals that were set are met by Business Development Managers; monitored weekly sales performances and sales figure updates
  • Achievements:
  • Successfully increased sales strength by 25% using BluOcean Web SMS Broadcast Software for hiring. Defined better performance KPIs against goal settings. Improved remuneration packages tiered against stretched goals. Studied market rates, and conducted benchmarking for individual roles aligned to business KPIs resulting in better retention and higher productivity among staff
  • Successfully managed complex employee relations providing sound judgement and risk avoidance

Regional Consultant – Search Function for HR Desk

PEOPLEKEY CONSULTING PTE LTD
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • 360-role that actively drove business development activities and conducted research, sourcing of candidates towards fulfilment on search assignments using social media tools and alternative platforms
  • In-house Talent Acquisition and on-boarding of new Consultants
  • Provided training for new Regional Consultants on processes and PeopleKey’s best practices in terms of system diligence and deliverables
  • Hired Regional Consultants / Managing consultants to strategically position varying BUs to fuel the sector growth against assigned targets in Singapore & China
  • Achievements:
  • Within a 360-role plus internal talent acquisition function, built good business relationships with clients and candidates.
  • Successfully placed HR candidates for senior HR search assignments in MNC organizations and attained the highest billing for the HR Desk within the year

Senior HR Specialist / Global Onboarding Lead

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (SEA) PTE LTD
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • On-boarding lead for new employees
  • Train-the-Trainer responsibilities for new managers as part of training programs required within the orientations
  • Payroll support for East Asia and responsibilities included compliance with relevant local tax laws and regulations
  • HR Policies that supported employees’ and managers’ queries on HR policies and existing plans. Administration of staff benefit schemes and bonus plans
  • HRIS Systems that are updated and maintained including supporting systems (PeopleSoft/Payoneer/WorkDay)
  • HR Projects on payroll migration for Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, HR Continuous Improvement Programs
  • Achievements:
  • Designed and facilitated various manager development training to build skills and capabilities
  • Sound contributions to communities of practice and lead for onboarding programs

Project Management & Human Resources

FOCUS MEDIA (S) PTE LTD
07.2005 - 12.2010
  • Dual functional role; managed a team of 4 – 5 BD Managers and 1 HR Representative
  • Primary role to build, increase, and expand the building network into new specialized networks in the space of government agencies to complement the commercial networks
  • Led the Business Development team of 5 to build the Focus Media network and build that as an infrastructure for advertisers to buy into the advertising space of Focus Media’s (FMSG) inventory within the building network
  • Full spectrum HR responsibilities and led the HR organization with managed initiatives to meet the overall objectives between Singapore and Headquarters in Hong Kong; Provided recommendations on compensation and benefits with parity towards newly hired roles in Business Development and in Advertising Sales / Payroll adjustments / Talent Acquisition and Promotions
  • Achievements:
  • Created the largest digital Out-of-Home (“OOH”) media company in Singapore in elevator lobbies of premium office & commercial buildings located in the prime business districts in Singapore, reaching the highly desired but hardest-to-reach group of business executives in a captive environment. Operated vast in-store digital network in SingPost and Guardian Pharmacies
  • Led the founding team to publicly list Focus Media in the Year 2011
  • Incremental headcount to the Singapore team from an initial team of 8 to 40 over headcounts using zero headhunter services

HR Business Partner, Human Resources Asia Pacific

CISCO SYSTEMS (USA) PTE LTD
08.1998 - 06.2005
  • Consultative HR Business Partner to the Sales / Channels / Marketing / Business Development / Customer Advocacy / Training & Development organizations. Strategic role of driving HR programs at a regional level, initiatives and consultative HR across the different business areas
  • Hired and back-filled positions for Sales / Channels / Marketing / Business Development / Customer Advocacy / Training & Development organizations
  • Led change management process; successfully planned and implemented business transformations and other strategic organizational change programs aligned with HR programs
  • Managed local talent acquisition process. Ensure effective team coordination in terms of local recruitment strategy and Employee Orientation Program in Singapore and all other AsiaPac countries
  • Managed Talent Review process, consolidated results/plan for the business verticals responsible for. Talent management and ensuring the Talent Review processes comply with global guidelines
  • Analyzed and reported on functional capability through active discussion, and KPIs process, ensured that management fully utilized mentoring, further education, and development tools to enhance managerial effectiveness. Actively communicated and counseled on Compensation and Benefits practices, adapting to enhance attraction and retention
  • Ensured deployment of all key HR products, programs and services around C&B, International Assignments on Global Mobility and Talent Acquisition across functions and countries
  • Achievements:
  • Fulfilled several senior-level talent acquisitions across Asia Pac counties including cross-border hires between China, the UK and US for respective business verticals
  • Successfully led and designed template summary with detailed compensation variance on different given scenarios
  • Participated, Engaged, and Managed the reduction-in-force (RIF) process
  • Actively involved in transition after RIF and re-mobilizing the workforce resource of varying business verticals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Edinburgh Napier University

Skills

  • HR Business Partner
  • Global Mobility
  • Employee Relations
  • Training & Development
  • Corporate Functions
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Employee Survey & Engagement
  • HRIS Management
  • WorkDay/Payoneer/PeopleSoft/Frontier eHR
  • Executive, Calendar & Office Management
  • Talent Management
  • Sales Performance KPIs & Measurement

Timeline

Human Resources, Regional

INTERNATIONAL BEARINGS PTE. LTD.
01.2019 - Current

Real Estate, Corporate & HR Management / Personal Assistant

REALSTAR PREMIER GROUP PTE LTD
10.2016 - 12.2017

Regional Consultant – Search Function for HR Desk

PEOPLEKEY CONSULTING PTE LTD
01.2014 - 06.2016

Senior HR Specialist / Global Onboarding Lead

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (SEA) PTE LTD
06.2013 - 06.2014

Project Management & Human Resources

FOCUS MEDIA (S) PTE LTD
07.2005 - 12.2010

HR Business Partner, Human Resources Asia Pacific

CISCO SYSTEMS (USA) PTE LTD
08.1998 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Edinburgh Napier University

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