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Yen Zhenyi

Yen Zhenyi

Singapore

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Manager, SEA

Veolia Energy Asia Pte Ltd
06.2020 - Current
  • Managed a Singapore team of 5
  • This role manages the Singapore businesses operations both operationally and strategically including Onsite Services business and hazardous waste management
  • This role also acts as a Change Agent and champions several change management projects for the Company
  • This role also roll out and implement SEA programs to countries like Thailand, Indonesia & Malaysia.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
  • Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
  • Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local laws.
  • Evaluated compensation packages competitively against industry benchmarks to attract talent while managing budgetary constraints effectively.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Partner with HODs on appropriate employee corrective steps.

HR Manager

Veolia Energy Asia Pte Ltd
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed a Singapore team of 5
  • This role manages the Singapore businesses operations both operationally and strategically including Onsite Services business and hazardous waste management
  • This role also acts as a Change Agent and champions several change management projects for the Company
  • This role also roll out and implement SEA programs to countries like Thailand, Indonesia & Malaysia.

HR Manager (SEA)

Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Served as a trusted partner and advisor for MD with regards to people strategy plans
  • Oversee full spectrum of HR function for SEA (recruitment, training, compensation and benefits)
  • Managed the payroll for SEA
  • Set up HR policy for SEA
  • Implement the sales incentive scheme for SEA sales
  • Down Sizing project for the move to Malaysia.

People Manager, Singapore

Worley Ltd
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Took on this interim People Manager role for WorleyParsons office in Singapore while this company worked on the Merger & Acquisition process with Jacobs Engineering
  • I have 2 direct reports and serving a total staff strength of 260
  • I am also responsible to partner the business and drive operational agenda on a higher level.

HR Manager

NSL Ltd
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Seconded to be the Business Partner/ HR Manager to Senior Management & CEOs of NSL Oilchem Waste Management Pte Ltd, NSL Chemical Ltd and NSL Fuel Services Pte Ltd with 4 direct reports and a total staff strength of 380
  • Working in partnership with the Leadership team and drive HR initiatives
  • Managed Disciplinary & grievances and complex employee relations issues
  • Oversee Talent Management and forecast for the companies
  • Drive performance review exercise embedded with talent management component
  • Provide Management advices on HR related issues that will impact the business
  • Oversee and drive the Employee Lifecycle activities for the Companies
  • Mitigate and reduce HR compliance risk.

Senior HR Business Partner

Hempel Singapore Private Limited
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Roll out PDPA for the company
  • Handbook Policy writing for Vietnam office
  • Handbook reviewing for Malaysia Office
  • Handbook Policy writing for Singapore office
  • Set up a new Managing Death Policy
  • Set up WICA Compensation Policy
  • Work on Employee Referral Policy from scratch
  • Review Training & Development Policy from scratch
  • Bonus calculation for Vietnam office
  • Revamp Orientation On-Boarding Program Slides.

Human Resources Business Partner (Local)

ABB (S) Pte Ltd
10.2024 - 02.2016
  • Partner with business leaders in Process Automation Business Units and HR Services to provide consultation and support in the local implementation of people strategies, policy and guidelines within ABB
  • Ensure the organization has the people capabilities to deliver present and future business goals
  • Global Job Grading exercise for own BUs
  • Performance Review & Calibration Exercise for BUs
  • Employee relations including Union matters, disciplinary matters
  • Reviewing of HR policies and cascading to the BUs
  • HR Process implementation - Oversees implementation of all HR processes within own BUs
  • HR Solutions - Partners with Business Leaders in the BUs to understand current issues that can be supported or resolved through HR practices, processes or policies
  • Industrial Relations - Oversees activities regarding industrial relations and organized labor within area of responsibilities
  • Representation - Represents HR in the business, builds partnerships between employees, HR and managers
  • Offers HR solutions and collects feedback for continuous improvement
  • Compliance - Ensures compliance with legislation and HR policies, and adherence to OHS and compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.

Human Resources Business Partner

NatSteel Holdings Pte Ltd
04.2011 - 01.2013
  • Project Manager For NatSteel Academy
  • Task to spearhead the NatSteel Academy project for the company
  • Achieved the Certified On-The-Job Training Centre certification by ITE for the company
  • Providing full spectrum of HR Services
  • HR Consultation Services
  • Employee Climate Survey Management
  • Monitoring Of Engagement Plans
  • Participated in job analysis, evaluation exercise
  • Monitor Department Learning Plan.

HR Executive

Allianz SE Insurance Management Asia Pacific
01.2010 - 04.2011

HR Executive

Marsh (Singapore) Pte Ltd
09.2008 - 12.2009

HR Administrator

INVISTA Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2006 - 09.2008

Corporate Development Officer

MobileOne Ltd (M1)
08.2001 - 04.2006

Education

Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM) -

Singapore Management University
01.2023

Certificate in Coaching -

Singapore Management University
01.2022

Graduate Certification in Human Resources -

Singapore Management University
01.2022

Bachelor of Commerce (Management & Human Resource Management) -

Curtin University of Technology
01.2010

Diploma in Business and Human Resource -

Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI)
01.2007

Diploma in Electronic, Computer and Communication Engineering (Wafer Fabrication) -

Singapore Polytechnic
01.2001

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Training development
  • Human Resources Department Processes
  • Retention Strategies
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Problem-Solving
  • Human Resources Operations
  • Improving Organizational Standards
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Labor negotiations
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Staff Management
  • Leadership Training and Development
  • Union Negotiations
  • Employee Relations
  • Compliance
  • Training and mentoring

Personal Information

Nationality: Singaporean

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner (Local)

ABB (S) Pte Ltd
10.2024 - 02.2016

Senior HR Manager, SEA

Veolia Energy Asia Pte Ltd
06.2020 - Current

HR Manager

Veolia Energy Asia Pte Ltd
06.2020 - 06.2022

HR Manager (SEA)

Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2020

People Manager, Singapore

Worley Ltd
04.2019 - 12.2019

HR Manager

NSL Ltd
07.2017 - 02.2019

Senior HR Business Partner

Hempel Singapore Private Limited
02.2016 - 06.2016

Human Resources Business Partner

NatSteel Holdings Pte Ltd
04.2011 - 01.2013

HR Executive

Allianz SE Insurance Management Asia Pacific
01.2010 - 04.2011

HR Executive

Marsh (Singapore) Pte Ltd
09.2008 - 12.2009

HR Administrator

INVISTA Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2006 - 09.2008

Corporate Development Officer

MobileOne Ltd (M1)
08.2001 - 04.2006

Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM) -

Singapore Management University

Certificate in Coaching -

Singapore Management University

Graduate Certification in Human Resources -

Singapore Management University

Bachelor of Commerce (Management & Human Resource Management) -

Curtin University of Technology

Diploma in Business and Human Resource -

Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI)

Diploma in Electronic, Computer and Communication Engineering (Wafer Fabrication) -

Singapore Polytechnic
Yen Zhenyi