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Limin Wong

Summary

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
  • Project Handling
  • Event Management / Budget Management (Awards Nite, R&R Trip, Motivational Talk, Department Activities, Charity Drive)


Achievements

  • Implemented and ensured the new certifications for sales platform as required under FAA
  • Co-developed 3 new programs
  • Organised the Awards Nite for 2007 - 2012
  • Certified in training Service Programs
  • Created 9 Training Roadmaps & Career Web for within Retail Bank
  • Led the team in Charity Drive from planning to implementation. Successfully raised more than $6K with a seeding fund of $400
  • Developed the Training & Competency Plan for Retail Bank
  • Led the team in preparation for internal and external audits with zero findings
  • Developed, designed and implemented Service Developmental Track to all service staff within Retail Banking
  • Aligned integrate RNF process with internal administrative framework
  • Developed & implemented training track for 4 acquisition teams
  • Managed & restructured administration function
  • Implemented new government funding scheme – Financial Scholarship Program
  • Obtained Advanced Certification in Training & Assessment (ACTA)
  • Received Outstanding Contribution Award
  • Organise, plan and lead the R&R trip for Top Sales

Education

Bachelor of Business - Economics & Finance

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Singapore
12-2006

Skills

  • Staff development
  • Innovation management
  • Team management

  • Problem-solving
  • Operational efficiency
  • Task prioritization

Certification

  • SMU HR Analytics Certificate ( Foundation Level)
  • SMU HR Graduate (Mod 2 &6)
  • NLP Practitioner Certification
  • Passed Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Exam
  • Obtained Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Title

Timeline

Section Head - L&D, Talent Mgt, Recruitment, EE

RHB Bank Berhad
10.2018 - Current

HR Manager - L&D

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel)
08.2013 - 10.2018

Training Manager (Retail Banking)

Citibank Singapore Limited
09.2006 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Business - Economics & Finance

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Limin Wong