Justine Lim
Human Resource Generalist
Singapore
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented HR professional with a proven track record in optimizing operational efficiency and fostering a positive workplace culture. Strong Interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate, lead and motivate teams to deliver business results. Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead HR Advisor
Subsea7 Crewing Services Pte Ltd
11.2023 - Current
- Improving relations between staff and employers, resolving conflicts to foster a positive workplace culture, resulting in a 50% reduction in turnover
- Supervises day-to-day operations of the HR Admin and Learning & Development team to ensure efficient, timely, accurate, cost-effective management and delivery of the function’s activities to business
- Review HR Admin processes on an ongoing basis to ensure relevancy and compliance and recommend changes to management
- Mentor the HR Admin and Learning & Development team on day-to-day operations including effective and professional 1st level communication to employee
- Support in ad-hoc projects, conduct disciplinary and grievance cases as assigned
- Develop a constructive and professional relationship with all stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of all HR data (manual and electronic).
Snr HR Advisor
Subsea7 Crewing Services Pte Ltd
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
- Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
HR Manager
LTW Designworks Pe Ltd
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Overall responsible for the full spectrum of the HR function
- Created annual manpower and general HR budget to control expenditure and lower cost
- Created monthly HR management reports
- Created library of templates for HR standard documents and letters.
HR Supervisor
KS Drilling Pte Ltd
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Assume leadership responsibilities in Head of Global Human Resource's absence
- Ensure quick response to business units in HR related issues including recruiting, benefit administration, payroll, cross-functional transfer, manpower deployment, etc
- Process both local and overseas monthly payroll on a timely basis
- Reconcile general ledger with regards to payroll transactions
- Prepare & submit statutory contributions such as CPF, FWL, Income Tax processing, etc
- Submit government-paid claims such as NS claims, Maternity/Paternity leave, Childcare leave, and other government related claims
- Develop and maintain HR Employee Handbook and HR Manual within the Company integrated Management system
- Provide input for the annual manpower budget exercise
- Manage the yearly negotiation and renewal of the Group Insurance Policies
- Work directly with Operations to ensure efficient manpower planning and industrial training are up to date for a fleet of 3 convention jack-up units and 2 land-rig units.
Senior HR Advisor
Frigstad Offshore Pte Ltd
12.2013 - 06.2018
- Process monthly payroll on a timely basis
- Reconcile general ledger with regards to payroll transactions
- Prepare & submit statutory contributions such as CPF, FWL, Income Tax processing, etc
- Submit government-paid claims such as NS claims, Maternity leave, Childcare leave, and other government related claims
- Monitor crew performance and ensure that appropriate steps are taken to follow up on both good and poor performance
- Maintain a database of direct applicants and review these, along with ex-hands who are suitable for re-hire, prior requesting external candidates from Recruitment and placement agencies
- Verify authenticity of documentation for new applicants, including certificates and conducting reference checks in accordance with Company procedures
- Ensure interviews are completed in a timely and professional manner, using appropriate methods to confirm the identity of the candidate during interview
- Arrange pre-assessments of knowledge and / or skills as appropriate to the requirements of the vacancy
- Carry out Supplier audits of Recruitment and Placement agencies
- Overall control of personnel records to be updated and well maintained
- Develop plan, implement and monitor statutory and defined specialized training for individuals
- Conduct annual salary surveys to analyze, develop and update Company salary budget.
Senior HR Coordinator
COSL Drilling Pan Pacific Pte Ltd
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Manage and facilitate the smooth administration of all matters relating to Human Resource, creating an ambience and cordial working environment
- Ensure suitable candidates are identified in line with company Recruitment Schedule timelines
- Prepare contracts of employment for offshore new hires and ensure that all relevant hiring documentation adhere to the Company Policies & Procedures
- Coordinate local travel for Employees while working between Singapore, operating rigs and / or local training destinations
- Assist with visa applications and other logistical requirements of an HR nature for candidates and/or Employees on operating rigs
- Occasional travel to new areas of operations to prepare for rig start up
- Book training courses in accordance with the requirements as set out in Company Training Matrix
- Carry out audits on process & systems where applicable to ensure accuracy is being maintained
- Monitor and report recruitment statistics such as agency spend, rejection and turnover
- Maintain the offshore personnel figures relevant for the HR monthly report.
Senior HR Coordinator
Vantage International Management Company Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Work closely as a good team player with the Coordination of National and Resident employees, the People Administrator and the Onshore Benefit Coordinator assisting them in problem solving and trouble shooting
- Supervise and provide sound guidance to the Jack-up Crew Coordinators
- Handle the overall management of the Company Payroll and has always meet the scheduled pay day on time without fail
- Ensure compliance to local requirement and when necessary arrange application of visa, work permits
- Responsibility for the maintenance of accurate personnel records (both soft and hard copies), maintenance of an accurate Insurance Database, payroll database etc
- Prepare timely report of monthly recruitment and turnover statistics
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings
- Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audit
- Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references.
HR Coordinator
Dolphin Drilling Personnel Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 04.2008
- Point of contact on Crew staffing and deployment to ensure responses are provided promptly
- Handle all disciplinary and grievance matters for crew, liaising with Corporate HR/Legal for support as necessary
- Review and confirm that all final paid hours correspond with timesheets and state laws
- Manage and process all immigration-related issues for each business unit.
HR & Admin Executive
Frontier Drilling (Asia) Pte Ltd
03.2004 - 12.2007
- Support Senior management team in the areas of work processing, correspondence, memos and reports
- Schedule appointments and organize inter-department meetings/conferences/events management
- Handle and maintain confidential records/data/contracts and critical document correspondence and ensure up-to-date filing system
- Maintain Staff leave records and travel arrangements
- Assist Project Manager in the coordination of contracts personnel and related mobilization
- Assist in the preparation of Competency Assessment for Offshore Personnel and staff Appraisal
- Support the Administration Manager in day to day activities.
Education
Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
PSB Academy
Singapore07.2009
Skills
Recruitment & staffing activitiesOn-boarding and InductionPayroll and Manpower Planning / BudgetPerformance AppraisalCompensation & Benefits DesignEmployee RelationsHRIS, Trouble shootingGood computer skills including competency on Microsoft Excel and Word SoftwareProblem solvingTraining & Development administration
Attention to Detail
Written and Verbal Communication
Time Management
Interpersonal Communication
Decision-Making
Additional Information
Two Month, Upon Request
Timeline
Lead HR Advisor
Subsea7 Crewing Services Pte Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Snr HR Advisor
Subsea7 Crewing Services Pte Ltd
05.2022 - Current
HR Manager
LTW Designworks Pe Ltd
04.2021 - 05.2022
HR Supervisor
KS Drilling Pte Ltd
07.2018 - 09.2020
Senior HR Advisor
Frigstad Offshore Pte Ltd
12.2013 - 06.2018
Senior HR Coordinator
COSL Drilling Pan Pacific Pte Ltd
06.2010 - 12.2013
Senior HR Coordinator
Vantage International Management Company Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 05.2010
HR Coordinator
Dolphin Drilling Personnel Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 04.2008
HR & Admin Executive
Frontier Drilling (Asia) Pte Ltd
03.2004 - 12.2007
Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
PSB Academy