Linda Leong
Summary
A self-motivated and charismatic individual with more than 15 years of experience in Human Resource with strong knowledge in local labour law and employment practice. Further studies in psychology degree hone deeper knowledge of HR especially in talent management and enhance people and culture management. Certified in DISC personality profiling aid on candidate screening in terms of job fit and supervisor fit. Prior overseas working experience in Monaco and Indonesia hence able to accustom and blend in easily to different culture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
d’Amico Shipping Singapore Pte Ltd
03.2023 - Current
- In charge of various HR process through introducing various HR software system to digitize and automate repetitive process
- Full recruitment activities and taking care of internship program
- Partner with Group HR in building a strong employer branding, revamping company values and implementation of communication making sure that the vision and core values are articulated clearly
- Involved in the entire culture lifecycle from employee survey to implementation of cultural change to measuring and scaling
- Revamp onboarding program working with HODs to develop engaging program to acclimate new employee to their new work environment and integrate into the company culture
- Responsible for all mandatory government manpower surveys
- Designated Data Protection Officer for Singapore office
- Plan employee engagement activities to motivate and boost employee collaboration and productivity.
HR and Admin Manager
Steamship P&I Management Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Reports to Headquarters in London weekly on HR matters
- Implementing and Formulating HR policies making sure they compile within the statutory requirement across the organization such as ESG initiatives and DEI policies
- Responsible for full HR spectrum operations including talent acquisitions, performance management, compensation and benefits and staff welfare through various benchmarking
- Well versed in insurance renewal due to current insurance industry
- Support department heads on employees development and training
- Keep abreast of latest labour regulations, policies and market information
- Oversee and coordinate the overall HR audit
- Handle employee’s grievance, complains and disciplinary
HR Manager
BRC Global Rolls Pte Ltd
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Work on various HR projects such as HR automation of processes and developing policies aligning with head office
- In charge of developing company policies and drafting of employee handbook
- In charge of the whole recruitment cycle from talent attraction, recruitment, and management
- Partner with HODs and external consultants to develop company values and culture
- Involve in the full development and implementation of employee culture
- In charge of employee engagement activities to promote and increase positive feeling about work environment.
Human Resource and Administrative Manager
Clarksons Platou Asia Pte. Ltd
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Recruiting and managing of new and existing talent and staff, including onboarding and exiting procedures
- Managing HR systems and processes, including those on digital platforms (Payroll and E-leave Portal), for a headcount of >150
- Managing expatriate employment packages and relocation procedures
- Aligning HR polices with current best practices
- Recommending of HR strategies and policies to align with current best practices and organizational goals
- Analyzing learning & development needs to meet organizational goals
- Liaising with heads of department for annual performance management exercises
- Reviewing yearly compensation and benefits packages with various heads of department to improve on existing incentive schemes and salary adjustments
- Coordinating targeted hires, internship programs and career fairs with esteemed educational institutions
- Handling employee grievances, discipline issues and counselling to promote a fair working environment
- Carrying out all human resource administrative duties such as renewing of annual insurance plans, application/renewal/cancellation of employment passes, etc.
HR & Operation Manager
Arrow Asia ShipBrokers Pte Ltd
09.2007 - 12.2013
- Administration and Shipping operations
- Reported directly to Managing Director and support a team ship brokers
- Handle post fixtures operations to ensure all necessary operational information is passed on timely
- Drafting of charterparties
- Managed all office insurance policies
- Assisted company secretary on yearly filing of AGM and Director’s interest
- Organized company-wide events
- Full set of accounting
- Liaised with both internal and external auditors on yearly AGM and financial audit
- Full Spectrum of HR Function
- Full HR spectrum including recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, conduct new hire orientation and exit interview, staff handbook (Headcount of >30)
- Coordinated with departmental heads on yearly employee performance
- Implemented HR policies and processes to align with business needs
- Expat Management/relocation/tenancy agreement
- Application/Renewal and cancellation of employment passes for foreign expat
- Liaised with headquarters on corporate processes and all HR matters
- Full payroll function including preparing and submission of income tax and other government fundings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Derby
Singapore11.2017
Diploma - Organization Psychology
Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI)
Singapore2015
Advanced Diploma - Travel & Tourism
University of Cambridge
2003
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
- Sage HRM System and E-leave Portal
- HRIS
- My EY
Certification
- HR Singapore - HR Business Partnership
- Certified DISC personality profiling
- IRAS – Personal Income Tax Filing
- Filling of GST Compensation and Benefits Structuring Sage – Employment Act and Application in Sage Easypay SCI – Basic Insurance Concept & Principles
- SCI – Personal General Insurance
- SCI - Certification in General Insurance (BCP, PGI & ComGI)
- HR Singapore - Employment Act
- SNEF – Fundamental of Data Protection Act 2020
Hobbies & Interest
Travel, Reading, Diving, Wakeboarding and Golfing
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary (A2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
HR Manager
d’Amico Shipping Singapore Pte Ltd
03.2023 - Current
HR Manager
BRC Global Rolls Pte Ltd
07.2022 - 02.2023
HR and Admin Manager
Steamship P&I Management Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2023
Human Resource and Administrative Manager
Clarksons Platou Asia Pte. Ltd
01.2014 - 09.2016
HR & Operation Manager
Arrow Asia ShipBrokers Pte Ltd
09.2007 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Derby
Diploma - Organization Psychology
Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI)
Advanced Diploma - Travel & Tourism
University of Cambridge
- HR Singapore - HR Business Partnership
- Certified DISC personality profiling
- IRAS – Personal Income Tax Filing
- Filling of GST Compensation and Benefits Structuring Sage – Employment Act and Application in Sage Easypay SCI – Basic Insurance Concept & Principles
- SCI – Personal General Insurance
- SCI - Certification in General Insurance (BCP, PGI & ComGI)
- HR Singapore - Employment Act
- SNEF – Fundamental of Data Protection Act 2020
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