Sarina Tan J M
Summary
Versatile skill set in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings a fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for delivering effective solutions through adaptability and a proactive approach. Dedicated to continuously improving and finding innovative ways to overcome challenges and achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Assistant HR Manager, Talent Development
Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd
05.2022 - Current
- Led formulation of HR strategies, drive BSC implementation and report KPIs to Senior Management
- Oversee talent development programs and systems, ensuring alignment with defined strategy and plan Delivered key reports, communications, and learning materials
- Lead the scholarship and internship pipeline to enhance talent acquisition efforts
- Oversee Learning & Development framework and strategies to build the learning culture in the organisation
- Drive annual company-wide learning needs analysis and total company learning plan together with the necessary budget
- Partner with stakeholders in identification of overall learning strategies and direction in ensuring the workforce is adequately trained
- Design, identify and develop appropriate learning and development programmes to meet identified goals and initiatives for workforce development
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to keep abreast of trends and best practices and further enhance its impact and effectiveness
Senior Executive, Human Resources
Yayasan MENDAKI
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Led the alignment of HR workplans with organizational needs and stakeholder feedback
- Drive talent development initiatives through conferences, training awards, coaching, and national awards nominations
- Strategized and implemented leadership and key staff competency enhancement programs
- Evaluated staff fit and orchestrated redeployments and new designations
- Formulated strategies for comprehensive learning opportunities
- Established partnerships with ministries, agencies, and institutions for staff development
- Managed Training & Development budget and led recruitment pipeline management
- Directed performance appraisals and developed strategic competency gap plans
- Conducted performance management briefings and strategic planning sessions
- Spearheaded the creation of staff engagement platforms and collaborative programs
- Analyzed and improved engagement through surveys, feedback and action plans
- Oversaw and managed staff recreational activities
- Developed and implemented staff wellness and personal development initiatives
- Managed COVID-19 response initiatives and communications
Senior Executive, Learning & Development
Singapore National Eye Centre
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Responsible for full spectrum of Learning & Development for both the Singapore National Eye Centre & Singapore Eye Research Institute
- Work with top management to drive strategies employee learning and development initiatives and programs for non-medical staff, and leadership & talent development programs for medical staff ensuring appropriate budgeting for annual Professional Development
- Managed local and overseas sponsorship & scholarship schemes: Secured funding through various channels to ensure cost-effective development of non-medical staff talent pool
- Managed overseas & local internships to build talent pipeline for organisation
- Established a learning database for monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing statistics
- Reviewed and enhanced onboarding programs and orientation materials and approach
- Reviewed and aligned Education and Training & Development policies with parent company’s guidelines
- Support Talent Management and ensure that Talent Development programmes are aligned with Cluster initiatives and tap on available resources such as the Health Development Manpower Plan
- Develop internal communications slides for cascading key HR initiatives at bi-monthly Managers’ meeting, ad-hoc Doctors’ meeting and external visitor presentations
- Manage Career Taskforce initiatives for Admin staff eg Cross-Institution Job Rotation, Mass Redesignation exercise
Executive Assistant, Learning & Development
Singapore Power Limited
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Implemented management development skills programmes for SP Group, inclusive of sourcing, logistics and administrative support
- Supported the implementation of learning and development initiatives such as e-learning, Personal Development Subsidy Scheme and UPAGE Course Sponsorship
- Revamped the training catalogue for management development programmes with better presentation of information and ease of navigation
- Collated the Group Total Learning Plan to support the training needs analysis
- Reviewed and facilitated a revised New Hire Induction Programme with better programme flow, logistics and administration support
- Maintained and generated accurate learning statistics for SP Group management reporting
L&D Administrative Assistant
Advanced Micro Devices Pte Ltd
02.2008 - 01.2011
- Implemented in-house and external learning & development programmes, including external professional and academic training for staff
- Managed plant wide training and certification, recertification and decertification process (on-the-job training)
- Co-led performance appraisal exercise for 700 staff
- Co-led and established HR Helpdesk for HR support group which incorporated a common mailbox, hotline and FAQs to respond to basic and intermediate HR enquiries for a more staff-centric approach
- Designed roadmap for company-wide supervisory level & non-exempt core training roadmaps
Education
Diploma in Business Practice - Human Resource
Temasek Polytechnic
01.2013
Skills
- Talent Management
- Succession planning
- Leadership Development
- Change Management
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Onboarding and orientation
- Learning & Development
- Learning Needs Analysis
Certification
- PROSCI Change Management Practitioner, PROSCI
- Facilitation Skills: Conducting Meetings, Trainings & Facilitations, SIM Professional Development
- Microsoft Officer Specialist Certified Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office Specialist
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 QEHS Integrated Management System Internal Auditor
Timeline
Assistant HR Manager, Talent Development
Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd
05.2022 - Current
Senior Executive, Human Resources
Yayasan MENDAKI
01.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Executive, Learning & Development
Singapore National Eye Centre
10.2013 - 03.2018
Executive Assistant, Learning & Development
Singapore Power Limited
01.2011 - 10.2013
L&D Administrative Assistant
Advanced Micro Devices Pte Ltd
02.2008 - 01.2011
Diploma in Business Practice - Human Resource
Temasek Polytechnic
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