Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

• Oct 2021 - Present

Human Resources Business Partner

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

Assistant Director, HR

• May 2016 - Aug 2019

HR Business Partner Job responsibilities: Lead a team of 2 in actively partnering with business unit heads (25 AVPs and above) in implementing HR strategies and programs in support of both short and long-term business objectives to attract, retain, and develop talent to meet organization/business goals. • Responsible for full employee cycle - from Talent Acquisition to Onboarding, Team Member Engagement to Performance Management, Succession Planning to Off-Boarding. • Ensure HR strategies / work plans and priorities are aligned with business goals and executed in a timely and effective manner. • Ensure HR policies and practices are relevant to the businesses and applied consistently across all business units • Provide advisory on people management matters, including performance, disciplinary and industrial relations matters • Work closely with the business units in developing and retaining talents for succession planning and ensure sustainability of the business. • Guide and support teams through coaching, delegation, assign challenging assignments for their career development HR Planning Function Job responsibilities: A sole contributor role which is responsible for the employee engagement (over 10,000 employees) initiatives and good industrial relations with the Union and the government agencies. • Champion employee engagement, including initiatives to: o Update and review HR policies and practices o Manage internal communication o Drive career development efforts o Organise surveys, events and awards participation. • Manage industrial relations by ensuring good tripartite HR practices and union relations. • Build relations with education institutions, government agencies and unions. • Drive productivity efforts through HR MIS analytics, in collaboration with business units & government agencies for productivity grants. Show less

Employee Services Manager

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2016

Oversees the HR shared services operations and leads a team of 4 to deliver quality HR services to over 600 BAT employees in Singapore (unionized manufacturing plant and Regional Functions) and partnering with BU Heads, HR and Finance BPs in achieving the business KPIs. I led and accomplished several HR projects and involved in several non-HR related projects in the past 3 years. My job scopes includes: - HR Personnel Management - Benefits and Welfare Management - Headcount and Budget Planning - International Assignees Management - Training and Development - HRIS Management (SAP, Prosoft) - Various HR Projects Management - Other HR administration services Accomplishment: 1) Global SAP HR implementation (Workstream Lead) and Corporate Restructuring Project: Oct 2012 to May 2014 2) HRIS System and Payroll Outsourcing Project (Project Lead): Feb 2013 to July 2014 3) Employee Benefits Review and Outsourcing Project - Flexible Benefits and Medical Panel Clinics Services (Project Lead): Nov 2014 to Jan 2016 4) Integrated Facilities Management Project (HR & Admin Workstream Lead): Jan 2015 to Jan 2016 Show less

Assistant HR Manager

• Jul 2008 - Sep 2012

Overseas day-to-day HR operations and lead a HR Executive in delivering excellent HR services to more than 100 BSAP employees. Provide HR advices to and partnering with the Managers and Senior Management in managing talent attraction and retention. 1. Formulation of HR and Admin Policies 2. Budget Management 3. Recruitment and Selection 4. Performance Management System 5. Training and Development 6. Payroll Administration 7. Staff Benefits Administration 8. Workplace Health and Safety 9. Corporate Communication 10. Corporate Social Responsibilities activities 11. Administration Functions 12. Major Achievements: • (July 2008 – Present): Established 7 new HR & Administration Policies • (April – July 2009) 1st Employees Satisfaction Survey: worked with HR consultancy firm in planning, executing, and analyzing the survey results; Presented results to Management and Staff; proposed and carried out relevant action plans. • (July 2009 – Present): Conducted 7 sessions of company cultural training to local and regional rep office staff (as of Aug 2011: trained 85 staff) • (August 2010 – March 2011): planned and proposed office expansion plan; worked with Architect in designing and renovating the office space that fits the office expansion plan; negotiated the rental of potential office spaces. Show less

HR Manager

• Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

This position reported to the Finance Director and had one direct report. The job responsibilities (covering HR functions of SIS88 Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries Asian Blending Pte Ltd total staff strength of 115) includes: 1. Recruitment and Selection 2. Staff Performance Management (Development Stage) 3. Payroll Administration 4. Staff Benefits Administration 5. Leaving Service 6. Industrial and Employee Relations 7. Workplace Health and Safety 8. Projects/Achievements: - Developed On-the-Job Training Program (OJT) work with Head of Department to work out an OJT system to ensure staff are performing at the required job competencies level - in progress. - Supported the Finance Director in the negotiation of Collective Agreement with Union Officials - completed - Implementation of Staff Attendance System online working hours calculations and attendance records - completed. Show less

Senior HR Officer

• Sep 2001 - May 2006

This position reported to the Senior HR Manager and had 2 direct reports. The job responsibilities includes 1. Talent Acquisition (Recruitment and Selection) 2. Payroll and Tax Administration 3. Leave and Benefits Administration 4. Performance Management 5. Training and Development Administration 6. Leavers Process 7. Students Affairs (Industrial Attachment Programs) 8. Miscellaneous - Organizes events, e.g. Staff Monthly Birthday, Dinner and Dance, Sports Day. Major Accomplishment: - Implement SAP HR system (Modules) in the company: Personal Administration, Payroll, Leave, Claims, Training and Appraisal. - Implemented new HR Policies and Procedures (Leave, Claim, Training, Students Affairs) in ICES - Reviewed existing HR Policies and Procedures in ICES - Organized Sports Day Event (as Event Leader) in January 2004 - Organized Dinner and Dance event (as Event Member) in June 2002 and December 2003 Show less