Experience

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  United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB)

  • Singapore

  • Head, International Mobility & Corporate Travel

    • Sep 2019 - Mar 2023
    • Singapore
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  Talent Mobility Asia

  • Singapore

  • Consultant

    • Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
    • Singapore
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  General Motors Company

  • Global Lead - Policy & Compensation, General Motors Global Mobility

    • Dec 2012 - Dec 2018

    Key responsibilities:- Owner of GM's global mobility policies & processes - Develop & implement global, common policies based on best practices/ trends- Consulting on policy and processes & ensure globally consistency approach in administration- Lead Global Mobility interactions on global policy matters with alliance & JV partners & projects- Develop, design & conduct training for team, global suppliers, local management etc.- Vendor management - contract management, issues resolutions and general partner relations.- Develop & manage internal control and audits of vendor performance to policies & processes- Develop & maintain database of policy documentation for all locations as well as global tools

  • Head of International Assignment Services, Asia Pacific

    • May 2003 - Nov 2012

    Set up of Shared Service Center for assignee management in Asia Pacific region - extensive collaborations with all stakeholders; HR, legal, finance, administration, payroll, medical, regional security, health and safety, etcInitiate & participate in bench marking activities to keep abreast of best practices to assist in the development of new and/or revised assignee compensation and tax policiesConsultant to the GM organization on matters of policy, policy interpretation, compensation and taxes including oversight for the exception management function in the region; develop creative solutions to meet business needs within the parameters of policyLiaise with global provider of data indices and global tax provider on regional or country specific technical issues or activitiesLiaise with payroll agents on related issues and resolution thereofIdentify strategies for effective cost savings & continuous process improvements Liaise with global tax provider and internal Tax/ Finance/Legal functions on assignee related issues in the regionPerform “site reviews” of new GM locations ahead of placement of assignee - collaborate with global team and local HR to develop specific local policies to address assignee and family needsManage performance of global tax provider and RMC for the region; identify areas for improvement, drive common global processes & efficiencies & cost effectiveness.

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  Deutche Bank AG, Singapore

  • Head of Human Resources International, Asia Pacific

    • Jun 1999 - Feb 2003

    Set up assignment management desk (policy, tax & administration) for the Asia Pacific Region.Hands on briefing of assignees, exceptions management & management of multiple vendors in the region.

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  Arthur Andersen

  • Manager - Tax

    • Feb 1991 - Feb 1999

    Corporate Tax Compliance, international corporate tax planning, GST compliance and advisoryIndividual income tax compliance (Singapore & US Federal/State) and tax planning & advisoryAdvise on immigration, assignment commencement and cessation issues, co-ordination of expatriate services f...