Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Travel and outdoor activities
Languages
Timeline
Xin Yan Ling

Xin Yan Ling

Summary

Over 17 years of experience in HR, including 10 years in HR Business Partnering, assisting business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, and implementing HR programs and initiatives. Afterward, I spent nearly two years at COE focusing on Learning and Development. Through my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to build collaborative relationships, provide strategic HR guidance, and develop learning initiatives and programs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Mgr, Learning & Enablement, Asia & South Africa

LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify learning needs, ensure alignment with business goals, source/design relevant programs, and ensure successful implementation.
  • Designed and facilitated workshops on topics such as:

- DiSC profiling to enhance team communication and

collaboration.

- Effective managers series for newly recruited and newly

promoted managers to enhance managers' capabilities.

- Change management.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through surveys and feedback sessions, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with external training providers to deliver specialized training programs such as sales training, effective communication and etc.
  • Co-create various toolkits such as New Managers Assimilation program and Onboarding Playbook for managers to enhance employee experience.
  • Create marketing materials such as posters and videos to introduce learning LinkedIn Learning and Josh Bersin Academy.
  • Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in learning and development, incorporating innovative approaches into the organization's learning strategies.
  • Act as a change agent, fostering learning culture through creating campaigns, and toolkits and promoting group and self-directed learning initiatives and knowledge-sharing platforms.

HR Mgr - Regional HR Business Partner

LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
04.2018 - 06.2021
  • As a strategic partner to business leaders, providing HR guidance including workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, yearly merit and bonus planning and budgeting to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
  • Provide coaching and support to managers in performance management, including addressing performance issues and conducting performance improvement plans.
  • Co-create and execute employee engagement initiatives, such as employee engagement survey, employee wellness initiatives, and team-building activities, resulting in improved employee morale and satisfaction.
  • Stay updated on HR trends and best practices, making recommendations for process improvements and policy updates.
  • Stay updated on market compensation & benefits to ensure market competitiveness and compliance with legal requirements.

Assistant HR Mgr - Regional HR Business Partner

LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Support HR Business Partner activities, partnering with business leaders to provide guidance on talent management, performance improvement, yearly merit and bonus planning and budgeting to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Work closely with managers to identify talent needs, develop job descriptions, and facilitate the recruitment and selection process.
  • Conduct employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition and effective integration into the organization.
  • Provide coaching and support to managers in performance management, including addressing performance issues and conducting performance improvement plans.
  • Design and create monthly Asia wide employee newsletter to showcase latest organization and people news.
  • Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring accurate processing of Singapore, Malaysia and Indochina payroll & claims, managing employee benefits enrollment, and new hires onboarding requests.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR data, utilizing HRIS systems.
  • Provide HR support and guidance to employees on various HR-related matters, including policy interpretation, benefits inquiries, and leave administration.

HR Executive - Generalist

LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment process for non-managerial positions, including job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
  • Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring accurate processing of Singapore, Malaysia and Indochina payroll & claims, managing employee benefits enrollment, and new hires onboarding requests.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR data, utilizing HRIS systems.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives, such as employee engagement programs, wellness programs and company retreat.
  • Design and create monthly Asia wide employee newsletter to showcase latest organization and people news.
  • Conduct employee orientation sessions to provide new hires with a comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures, and culture.
  • Provide HR support and guidance to employees on various HR-related matters, including policy interpretation, benefits inquiries, and leave administration.

HR Representative

Cameron (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
09.2006 - 03.2014
  • As a strategic partner to local Manufacturing leaders, providing HR guidance including workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning and yearly merit and bonus planning to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Lead and plan the bi-annual Career Fair in Universities (NTU and NUS) to recruit top talents for Global Rotational Development Program.
  • Engage and work with recruitment agencies to organise overseas recruitment (India, China and Malaysia) for shopfloor workers.
  • Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, union negotiation and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
  • Expat management, from pre-assignment preparation, assignment management (relocation, housing, visa and work pass etc), expatriate support and repatriation.
  • Partner with 6 sigma to work on cost saving projects.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, MOM-related queries and general HR-related matters.

Management Intern

KPMG
09.2005 - 03.2006

Attached to Business Performance Services (IT) department to support the development of banking system using coding language - COBOL

Education

Bachelor of Business (Management) - Business Management

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Singapore
08.2011

Diploma - Business & Human Resource Management

Singapore Human Resources Institute, Singapore
12.2008

Diploma - Multimedia Computing

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
06.2006

Skills

  • Strategic HR Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention
  • Talent Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Training facilitation and delivery
  • Learning strategy development and execution
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Digital Skills

Travel and outdoor activities

  • Travel to experience the local culture and food
  • Outdoor activities such as cycling

Languages

English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)

Timeline

HR Mgr, Learning & Enablement, Asia & South Africa - LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
HR Mgr - Regional HR Business Partner - LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
04.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant HR Mgr - Regional HR Business Partner - LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2018
HR Executive - Generalist - LIXIL International Pte. Ltd.
04.2014 - 03.2016
HR Representative - Cameron (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
09.2006 - 03.2014
Management Intern - KPMG
09.2005 - 03.2006
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - Bachelor of Business (Management), Business Management
Singapore Human Resources Institute - Diploma, Business & Human Resource Management
Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Diploma, Multimedia Computing
Xin Yan Ling