An organized and performance-driven Regional HR Manager with 14 years of experience in HR including talent management, benefits management, training and development, employee engagement, onboarding, and offboarding and 11 years of regional experience in Asia Pacific (14 countries). A total of 22 years of work experience in various functions such as Human Resources (HR), Customer service, and Sales in FMCG, Semiconductor, Biotechnology, Electronics, IT distribution and Financial Service industries. Experience in a merger, acquisition, business consolidation, and newly set up business unit.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional HR Manager
Fraser and Neave, Limited (FMCG - Beverages MNC Listed Company)
07.2021 - Current
Provide Business Partner to 6 Business Units in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and China) to engage cross functional business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, policy deployment and implementation of Company's strategy to achieve operational excellence.
Collaborate closely with global and regional HR functions including Business Partner, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, Performance Management.
Lead a team of 4 HR and Administration personnel from Singapore and Overseas Business Units.
Coordinate the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.
Ensure strict adherence to local employment laws and regulations, maintaining a high standard of compliance within the Group of Companies.
Manage employee transfer, secondment, and short-term overseas assignments.
Execute compensation programs, payroll management for the Overseas Business Units.
Manage recruitment activities for Manager and above positions.
Participate in quarterly and monthly management meetings of the overseas business units.
Implement policies and best practices to enhance business efficiency.
Liaise between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Conduct thorough employee evaluations, providing feedback and guidance for professional growth.
Identify top talents and build talent pipelines for critical roles to ensure business continuity.
Prepare Management Reports such as Quarterly manpower reports and sustainability reports
Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely submission of reports for the assigned Business Units
Achievements
Set up new Business Unit in China.
Manage Business Consolidation in Vietnam and Myanmar Business Units.
Calibration of job titles and job grades for Indonesia and Myanmar.
Reduction of Turnover Rate by 130% for Indonesian Business Unit.
Reduction of 50% overall HR expenses
Develop a Global Mobility Policy for the expatriates.
Drive talent management initiatives in the organization.
Communicate with stakeholders on internal processes and guidelines.
Develop communication material / announcement / information kits for the HR programs / activities.
Plan and execute employee engagement through coffee chat, skip level meetings, Townhall, surveys and communication activities using the appropriate channels/ tools for the targeted audience.
Mitigate legal risks by conducting thorough internal investigations and addressing employee grievances promptly, maintaining a safe and fair work environment for all employees.
Manage all voluntary and involuntary exits within the organization.
Manage Retirement and Re-employment Process
Implement effective performance management systems to drive accountability and recognition across the organization.
Conduct new hire orientation to supervisors/managers to enhance the effectiveness of orientation, induction and assimilation programs.
Analyze employee engagement data to identify trends and patterns.
Plan and implement employee well-being workshops, programs and policies.
Prepare monthly headcount, attrition and RBA compliance trend reports.
Review the attrition rate and provide an in-depth analysis of the trend.
Manage compliance matters under MOM, Housing Regulations and RBA working hours.
Drive HR improvement projects
Initiate progress reports for employee movements and career progression, annual increments and off-cycle for promotions.
Support the Internal Opportunity Program within the organization and work with the Talent Acquisition team on managing the Employee Requisition.
Act as a liaison between the external contractors / agents and employees.
Achievements
Develop tracking and storage for employees-related matters with HR Shared Service and COE.
Increase the participation rate of Townhall by more than 50% through the use of various platforms.
Handle full spectrum of HR functions regionally including recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, HR policies, handling performance issues and grievances management within 15 entities (12 countries).
Provide regional support and advice to local HR teams in China and Vietnam.
Perform workforce planning and recruitment according to manpower plan and budget.
Participate in career fairs and internship programs.
Manage Performance Management, career development and succession planning.
Process payroll and prepare Income Tax Clearance for Foreign Staff, NS Made-Up Pay Claims, and Government Grant Administration.
Coordinate with external vendors for payroll and tax matters for overseas business units.
Participate in annual budgeting, salary increments and bonus reviews.
Maintain and review compensation and benefits for the APAC region.
Plan and develop Workplace Health activities and CSR projects.
Arrange company communication sessions.
Review, develop and implement effective HR policies.
Expatriate Management for relocation.
Provide HR Business Partnering to various business units in APAC.
Administer of travel claims, flexible claims, and insurance claims.
Develop and ensure compliance of workplace safety and first aider for the Singapore Office.
Provide regional support in the full spectrum of HR functions regionally including recruitment and selection, training, compensation and benefits administration, performance management as well as employee relationships to Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and India.
Responsible for full recruitment process.
Analysis on competencies gaps, develop training plan, managing and tracking of training records.
Review, develop and implement effective HR policies.
Maintain and administer the leave records.
Responsible for managing the HRIS system.
Review, implement and administer local reward and benefits strategy.
Talent Management via Performance Management, career development and succession planning.
Administer the annual performance management program.
Expatriate Management for relocation.
Handling payroll for the Singapore office.
Coordinate with external payroll vendors for overseas business units.
Responsible for recruitment; resumes screening, conducting interviews, shortlisting candidates, providing salary proposal, administering work pass applications and renewal of passes.
Conduct orientation for newly recruited employees to motivate them and educate them about organizational goals.
Update and maintain HR database, personnel filing system, leave and training records.
Responsible for monthly payroll processing including CPF transmission, IR8A, Income Tax Clearance for Foreign Staff, NS Made-Up Pay Claims, Government Grant Administration (eg. Government funded paid Maternity Leave) as well as MOM Labor Market Survey
Review and update HR policies and Employee Handbook.
Compensation & benefits such as workmen’s compensation, GHS insurance renewal, and claims, employee relations
Organize staff welfare programs.
Administer the annual performance management program and compilation of performance appraisal reports for salary increments and bonus review.
Provide HR administrative support such as staff letters, appointment letters, confirmation letters etc.
Maintenance of the HRIS system to ensure that the staff database is current and accurately updated,
Prepare monthly HR reports
HR and Administrative Executive
Candid Marine Engineering Pte Ltd (Marine SME)
08.2010 - 01.2012
Responsible for recruitment; resumes screening,conducting interviews, shortlisting candidates, administering work pass applications and renewal of passes as well as conducting orientation for newly recruited employees to motivate them and educate them about organizational goals.
Manage staff counseling/issues, grievance handling, termination, and dismissal cases
Arrange, design, and conduct in-house training programs for existing employees.
Provide advice, assistance, and counsel on local manpower regulations to ensure statutory compliance.
Compensation & benefits such as workmen’s compensation, GHS insurance renewal, and claims, employee relations
Analysis work on compensation & benefits and drafting of HR policies and procedures.
Handle Workmen Compensation matters at MOM.
Participate in periodic surveys, e.g. MOM, SNEF
Administer the annual performance management program and compilation of performance appraisal reports for salary increments and bonus review.
Preparation of payroll which includes calculations, overtime pay, allowances, reimbursements, and insurance claims.
Procurement for all departments and alliance with suppliers and contractors.
Prepare monthly budgeting report.
Customer Relationship Officer
M1 Pte Ltd (Telecommunication MNC)
12.2006 - 08.2010
Provide resolution to customers when concerns or issues arise.
Introduce new products & services to customers through customization.
Provide feedback on competitors’ products and services.
Handle and process sales orders.
Present solutions to the management team.
Provide mentoring sessions to induce newcomers.
Financial Advisor
Prudential Assurance Pte Ltd (Financial Services)
10.2002 - 12.2006
Conduct telemarketing to obtain new prospects.
Understanding customers’ needs to give sound financial analysis through customization.
Alliance with the marketing department for ideas for new products.
Coordination of administrative requirements and queries from relevant department.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management - Human Resource Management
UNISIM-RMIT
Singapore, Null, Singapore
06.2010
Diploma in Business Studies (Marketing) -
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
12.2002
GCE ‘O’ Level -
BUKIT BATOK SECONDARY
12.1999
Skills
HR policies and procedures
HR analytics
Training development
Project Management
Succession Planning
Retention Strategies
Organizational Development
Recruitment and selection
Talent management
Talent Acquisition
Certification
Certified for Retirement and Re-employment Act (SNEF)
DISC Certified Human Behavior Consultant
Certified for ISO9001:2015 Interpretation and Application
Certified for ISO9001:2008 Process Based Internal Auditors
Certified in Workplace Health Promotion for facilitator (SNEF)
Certified in Times Payroll 8.0 Software
Certified in Service Professional (SQC)
Certified in General Insurance and Business Insurance
Certified in Investment-Linked Products
Certified in Module 5 & 9
Certified in Financial Needs Analysis
Certified in Life Insurance
Certified in Health Insurance
Accomplishments
Set up a new Business unit in China (Guangzhou)
Manage Business Consolidation in Vietnam and Myanmar Business Units
Calibration of job titles and job grades for Indonesia and Myanmar Business Units
Reduction of Turnover Rate by 130% for Indonesian Business Unit
Reduction of 50% overall HR expenses (e.g. change of outsourcing payroll costs, pre-employment screening etc.)
Develop a Global Mobility Policy for the expatriates
Increase the participation rate of Townhall by more than 50% through the use of various platforms
Develop tracking and storage for employees-related matters with HRSS and COE
Develop Travel Allowance Policy and Travel Allowance and Expenses Claim form for APAC
Lower recruitment cost by 90%
Stabilize growth of the Indonesia Office by 50%
Implement Group Insurance for APAC regions
Harmonization of the benefits for regional roles in APAC Business Units
Develop Employee Handbook for Singapore and Indonesia
Development of Online Global Training Portal
Building Performance Appraisal and Employee Development Management System
Setting up KPI-linked portal to drive results
Stabilizing newly set up office in Jakarta, where the headcount grew from 4 pax to 20 pax