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Racheal Lam

Racheal Lam

Summary

Experienced talent leader with proven track record in people engagement. Strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic recruitment objectives. Adept at enhancing client relationships and delivering tailored talent solutions. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational hiring goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Lead (FI/FMCG/Healthcare)

RecruitFirst Singapore
09.2018 - Current


Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and coach a team of recruitment consultants to achieve individual and team targets.
  • Oversee daily recruitment activity, ensuring quality delivery and best-in-class client and candidate experiences.


Business Strategy & Growth

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to grow market share across key sectors: Financial Services, FMCG, and Consumer Healthcare.
  • Identify market opportunities, client needs, and trends to drive proactive business development.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance KPIs for the business units


Client Development

  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key clients and senior decision-makers across target industries.
  • Provide consultative solutions to client talent needs and advise on hiring strategies.
  • Drive client acquisition strategies and support consultants in complex or high-value negotiations.


Operational Excellence

  • Ensure compliance with recruitment processes, legal and ethical standards, and internal best practices.
  • Monitor team performance metrics and implement data-driven improvements.
  • Super user of in-house ERP system and digital database.
  • Drive change initiatives and adopt technology and systems to streamline operations.


Senior Consultant (HR Practice)

PeopleSearch Singapore
05.2014 - 09.2018


360° Recruitment Delivery

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from client briefing and job scoping to candidate placement and onboarding.
  • Develop tailored sourcing strategies for roles across all HR functions including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations and more.
  • Conduct interviews, shortlist candidates, and provide market insights to clients.


Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and new clients across various industries.
  • Understand client business needs, organizational culture, and hiring objectives to deliver high-quality talent solutions.


Candidate Engagement

  • Develop and nurture a strong network of HR professionals at mid to senior levels.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through transparent communication and career advice.
  • Stay engaged with placed candidates to support retention and long-term client satisfaction.


Market & Practice Development

  • Keep abreast of HR trends, market shifts, salary benchmarks, and talent movement across industries.
  • Leverage market intelligence to build sector-specific insights and expand the HR talent pool.
  • Contribute to brand visibility through thought leadership, events, or networking activities.


Operations Manager

Believer Music
01.2010 - 05.2014


Center & Front Desk Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the music academy and retail front, ensuring seamless coordination between departments.
  • Manage scheduling, class coordination, and registration processes to ensure a positive student and parent experience.
  • Supervise the front desk team to ensure high-quality customer service, timely responses, and professional conduct.


Team Leadership

  • Lead, train, and motivate a team of front desk staff and operations support personnel.
  • Develop SOPs and training materials to maintain consistent service standards.
  • Manage team rosters, attendance, and performance appraisals.


Customer Service & Experience

  • Handle escalated inquiries or complaints with professionalism and care.
  • Foster a warm and helpful environment for students, parents, instructors, and walk-in customers.
  • Ensure clear communication of school policies, programs, and retail offerings.


Retail Operations Support

  • Collaborate with the retail team to ensure product displays, stock levels, and POS systems are effectively managed.
  • Support sales promotions, inventory counts, and merchandising activities.
  • Ensure retail operations align with overall customer experience goals.


Administrative & Operational Efficiency

  • Monitor and improve operational workflows, class logistics, and resource allocation.
  • Prepare operational reports and insights for management review.
  • Manage supplies, maintenance schedules, and center facilities to ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) - Sociology

Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
01-2010

GCE A Level - Arts

Nanyang Junior College
Singapore
01-2005

Skills

  • Highly perceptive
  • Commercial acumen
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent communication
  • Ethical leadership
  • Resilience and Adaptability
  • Tech savvy and process oriented

Accomplishments

    Team Sales

  • Value Added Team - FY 2021
  • Individual Sales

  • Elite Diamond Club - FY 2021/2022
  • Elite Gold Club - FY 2017/2018/2019/2020
  • Singapore Honor Award - FY 2016/2017
  • Singapore Growth Star Award - FY 2016

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Elementary (A2)

Certification

  • Certificate of Employment Intermediaries (CEI), KAH - 2018
  • Conversational Malay, National University of Singapore - 2024

Additional Information

To be provided upon request

Timeline

Business Lead (FI/FMCG/Healthcare)

RecruitFirst Singapore
09.2018 - Current

Senior Consultant (HR Practice)

PeopleSearch Singapore
05.2014 - 09.2018

Operations Manager

Believer Music
01.2010 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) - Sociology

Nanyang Technological University

GCE A Level - Arts

Nanyang Junior College
Racheal Lam