Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at RHB Bank Berhad, excelling in staff development and operational efficiency. Spearheaded award-winning employee engagement strategies and innovative learning programs, driving talent management initiatives that enhanced organizational performance. Adept at problem-solving and fostering a collaborative team culture to achieve business objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Head - L&D, Talent Mgt, Recruitment, EE
RHB Bank Berhad
10.2018 - Current
Responsibilities
Work closely with Singapore Head of Human Resource on key HR strategies in the area of Learning & Development, Talent Management, Employee Experience and Recruitment
Formulate the sustainable HR strategies by providing insights, data analysis and recommendation based on industry trends and internal assessments to ensure alignment with overall business objectives
To lead and oversee the implementation of various HR initiatives with timely delivery, effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the process
Accountable for the budget allocated to various HR GLs, ensuring monitoring and prudence in spending
Analyse organizational needs analysis and collaborate closely with HQ stakeholders to identify the competency gap and the learning requirements based on the business needs; provide insights and ensure the implementation of high impact learning and development programmes
Ensuring compliance to local legal / market requirements and in accordance with business needs
Responsible for creating a sustainable engaging/motivating Learning Culture
Develop strategies in building and maintaining talent pipeline
Collaborate with business partners and leaders to design and implement Talent Management Plans. This may include succession plans, leadership and individual development planning, short/long-term strategic org design, recruiting goals/plans, and team effectiveness strategies
Collaborate with Group TM to build organisation’s talent and leadership development program with a strong focus on strengthening pipeline for succession into key and critical roles
Key driver in cross-functional teams to execute employee experience initiatives and projects
Drive the employee listening strategy (EES/ICES) and improve the score for Singapore
Oversee the recruitment work pertaining to recruitment channels, work pass, dependent pass, RNF, RP licensing and external contractors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Team Development & Management
To lead a team to achieve organizational goals. This role involves providing direction, support and guidance to enhance team skills and capabilities, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the team
Foster a culture that promotes knowledge sharing and teamwork
Address conflicts within the team promptly and effectively
Foster a positive and inclusive team culture
Achievements
Instrumental in the execution of offshoring majority HR work back to HQ
Participation in new system migration from conceptualization to cut-over
Garnered numerous accolades from HR Excellence Awards, LinkedIn, Employee Experiences Awards, PR Awards from Year 2019 - Year 2025. Example like Best Employee Engagement Strategy, Best HR Communications Strategy, Best L&D Programme.
HR Manager - L&D
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel)
08.2013 - 10.2018
Responsibilities
Business Learning Partner for Corporate Functions, Group Consumer & International Group, to proactively identify, develop and implement learning solutions that support business growth and strategies
Working with HR Business Partners and business stakeholders to improve engagement score
Strategize annual training budget and training places in line with the priorities of the business units
Managing training needs assessment, development of training programs and evaluation of training effectiveness.
Managing the pre and post training administration, such as course registrations, subsidies, evaluation and training records
Established good working relationship with vendors, business partners and internal resources to coordinate the development and delivery of the organization-wide programs
Explore new technologies to improve efficiency for L&D
Advocate competency development for Business units to uplift capabilities
Work closely with counterpart in Australia to align overall group learning strategy
Achievements
Explored RPA, AI and Analytics for their uses in L&D space
Consistently created more than 4 learning places per employee and achieved minimally 30 training hours per employee for around 3000 employees
Co-organized and managed Singtel Learning Fiesta, and successfully created more than 42,000 training places across Singtel Group
Increased digital learning places by using blended approach, curated courses suitable for specialized business units
Developed learning roadmap for Group Strategy Team Year 2016
Implemented structured CPE programs for finance staff
Created learning roadmap for Consumer Products
Training Manager (Retail Banking)
Citibank Singapore Limited
09.2006 - 12.2012
Responsibilities
Design, deliver and managing the curriculum of the 8-week training program for new entrants to meet business needs
Working closely with business stakeholders to identify training gaps and recommend suitable solutions to the following platforms : Citi Private Client, CitiGold, Citibanking and Specialists
Talent/High Potentials Management
Assessor for Leadership Selection Program
Understanding the internal and external regulatory requirements, to analyze and come up with changes to existing processes and training intervention.
Evaluating training programs on a yearly basis to unsure currency and relevancy.
Managing and explore funding opportunities, including implementation & tracking
Supporting regional counterparts in programs development, programs roll-out and training delivery in the region
Managing the entire administrative function within the team