Jaya Mittal
HR Director
Singapore
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented business HR leader with a proven track record in strategy, planning, and operations across diverse industries such as logistics, shipping, supply chains, consumer, and med-tech. Possesses extensive international and multi-cultural experience, demonstrating a deep understanding of both business and HR operations. Collaborates with C-suite leaders from various sectors and cultures to consistently contribute to the development of strong teams that drive business growth. Expertise lies in creating organizations that effectively utilize internal strengths and external ecosystems to foster business and talent development. Known for a leadership style characterized by empathy, pragmatism, curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and empowerment. Seeks a transition into a new field to leverage honed HR leadership and strategic planning skills acquired in a fast-paced corporate environment, aiming to drive success and growth in a new and challenging role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Managing Director - APAC & MEA
Alcott Global Pte Ltd
09.2022 - Current
- Build & lead the C Suite executive search practice within Value Chains across AMEA
- Sector Focus - Supply Chains, Consumer, Life Sciences, Med-Tech and Industrial. Consistent revenue generation of 1 million + SGD YoY
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
Regional HR Director - Asia
GN Hearing Pte Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Business size was 0.5 billion USD with 700+ people teams, HR Team of 20 professionals across the biggest Asian markets of China, India, Japan, ANZ.
- Partnered the Regional CEO and Regional Leadership Team and Country Leadership Teams
- Key Achievement: Organization leadership transformation across two biggest underperforming business in China and Japan: Focus on leadership transition and onboarding
- Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency and reduced administrative workload, enabling focus on strategic initiatives.
- Conducted regular employee engagement surveys and implemented targeted interventions to maintain high levels of job satisfaction and morale.
- Led comprehensive change management initiatives during organizational restructuring efforts to minimize disruption and maintain productivity levels.
Regional HR Director –Sealand & Regional Functions
A.P. Møller -Maersk Group
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Lead HR Business Partnering Function for 1500+ people across 16 markets of Sealand and Maersk Corporate Functions across Asia Pacific
- Additional Project - Lead the Group Talent Acquisition Agenda to bring in 30+ senior leaders across Asia enabling Maersk transition towards becoming an end-to-end supply chain consolidator
- Delivered a highly successful integration across Damco and Maersk Business with significant talent retention and building up teams to deliver the integrator strategy
- Created leader driven engagement programs with significant engagement score improvement across Maersk & Sealand Teams
- Created the corporate model for active external talent mapping and proactive engagement
- Co-created and launched the Maersk Learning Fiesta across APAC to enable teams to understand both shipping and logistics across Maersk Key clients. This program became the group blueprint for bringing learning to the organization
- 2019 People Function Award - Successfully lead business & HR Capability building agenda across critical high-growth talent scarce markets for Maersk i.e Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures for adherence to evolving legal requirements, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
- Led comprehensive change management initiatives during organizational restructuring efforts to minimize disruption and maintain productivity levels.
- Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency and reduced administrative workload, enabling focus on strategic initiatives.
- Provided expert guidance on complex employment law matters, ensuring compliance across the organization.
Regional Head of Rewards - Asia Pacific
A.P. Møller -Maersk Group
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Established the rewards function across APAC, leading the team of reward experts partnering the business. Role started as a rewards leader in Maersk Line, and it expanded to establish the rewards function across the AP Møller group businesses across APAC
- Key Achievements: During the 4-year journey, the role worked closely with the HR Directors and Business CEOs and lead the conversation on rewards and benefits across the business groups; brought Talent & DEI into the overall rewards conversation; and lead multiple reorganisations and re-structuring within the Maersk APAC and SEA Teams
- Key Additional Responsibilities: Lead Talent Management for Maersk Line business managing the Talent COE & Programs - 9 Box, Succession Planning, Talent Development, attraction, and performance management for the region
- Key Additional Responsibilities: HR Business Partner function for Operations Function, managing HR 700+ white collar & blue-collar people across APAC responsible for all Operational Delivery for Maersk Liner Business across ports and countries
- Implemented data-driven decision making, using analytics to identify trends and inform strategy development.
Corporate Head of Rewards for Nestle South Asia Region
Nestlé India Ltd
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Lead Group rewards for Nestle in South Asia which is amongst the 10 key markets for Nestle globally with turnover of USD 2.5 billion and employee strength of 10000+
- Managed Remuneration Committee for the Nestle Board including all compliances for the two listed entities for Nestle across India and Sri Lanka
- Key Achievements: Coached leaders to build up a strong rewards partnering culture bringing talent and rewards analytics in one place
- Successful revamp of Variable Pay Program for Sales Teams delivering double digit growths in the business
- Lead all external engagements and benchmarking with Peer groups within South Asia
- Successfully piloted the global initiatives on Nestle Grading and rewards transparency frameworks
- Lead the design and implementation of moving all employees (including blue collar) from Defined Benefit Pension plan to defined contribution pension plan
- Lead the creation of flexible benefits frameworks for teams across South Asia
Multiple Roles - Management Trainee, Corporate Learning, HR Business Partner, Rewards COE
Hindustan Unilever Ltd - (Indian subsidiary of Unilever Plc)
05.2002 - 01.2009
- Joined Hindustan Unilever Ltd as a management trainee and moved into a series of roles - Learning Manager, HR Business Partner and Rewards Manager
- Key Achievements: Created a successful Commercial capability building program for Area sales Leaders (300+) of HUL
- As HR Business Partner for Commercial - lead a turnaround of western region sales with the leadership team through a series of culture and performance improvement interventions
- As a Rewards Manager, helped create and launch a successful variable pay program linked to business turnaround for top leaders
- Lead the success transformation and launch of rewards automation and outsourcing
Education
MBA - Personnel Management & Industrial Relations
XLRI Jamshedpur
INDIA 06.2000 - 05.2002
Masters - Finance
University of Delhi
INDIA 06.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelors -
University of Delhi
INDIA 06.1995 - 05.1998
Skills
Human resources management
Certification
Hogan Personality Assessmeent
Timeline
Managing Director - APAC & MEA
Alcott Global Pte Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Regional HR Director - Asia
GN Hearing Pte Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
Regional HR Director –Sealand & Regional Functions
A.P. Møller -Maersk Group
07.2018 - 09.2021
Regional Head of Rewards - Asia Pacific
A.P. Møller -Maersk Group
07.2014 - 06.2018
Corporate Head of Rewards for Nestle South Asia Region
Nestlé India Ltd
01.2009 - 06.2014
Multiple Roles - Management Trainee, Corporate Learning, HR Business Partner, Rewards COE
Hindustan Unilever Ltd - (Indian subsidiary of Unilever Plc)
05.2002 - 01.2009
MBA - Personnel Management & Industrial Relations
XLRI Jamshedpur
06.2000 - 05.2002
Masters - Finance
University of Delhi
06.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelors -
University of Delhi
06.1995 - 05.1998
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