Singapore, Singapore
I am a senior HR and Learning & Development leader with 20 years of experience partnering with business leaders across APAC to build scalable, compliant, and high-performing organizations. My expertise sits at the intersection of HR strategy, workforce planning, talent management, and adult learning. I work closely with senior leadership to translate business objectives into practical HR solutions that improve performance, engagement, and retention while managing risk, compliance, and cost. I have led regional HR functions across diverse industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, transportation, precision engineering, and private education. My experience spans both high-growth environments and complex, highly regulated organizations. What I do well: • HR business partnering at senior and regional levels • Workforce planning and regional expansion across APAC • Talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development • Learning and development strategy, training needs analysis, and LMS implementation • HR transformation, HRIS implementation, and process automation • Employee engagement, performance management, and change management • Compliance, audits, and stakeholder management, including unions and regulators I am known for building practical HR frameworks that work in real business environments. I combine strong governance with data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable outcomes, including reduced turnover, faster time-to-hire, higher engagement scores, stronger leadership pipelines, and audit-ready HR operations. In addition to corporate leadership roles, I am a MOM-Approved CEI Trainer and a registered adult educator. I regularly design and deliver training across HR, leadership, compliance, and workplace effectiveness, bringing real-world business experience into the learning environment. I work best with organizations that value clarity, accountability, and execution. My approach is commercial, collaborative, and outcome-focused.
Provide HR consulting and HR technology advisory services to organizations seeking to modernize HR processes and digital workforce capabilities. Key Contributions • Designed and developed AI-enabled HR and training applications to support workforce planning, HR analytics, and employee capability development. • Advised organizations on HR digital transformation and HRIS integration, improving workforce data management and HR operational efficiency. • Supported HR leaders in implementing data-driven HR strategies and talent management frameworks. Link here --> https://rveappmakersg.com/
Deliver professional certification programs and training workshops related to employment practices, labour law and recruitment industry standards. Key Contributions • Facilitate Certified Employment Intermediaries (CEI) courses across multiple programs, including CEI-KAH and CEI-Basic. • Deliver training to recruitment professionals on ethical hiring practices, employment regulations, and talent acquisition strategies. • Contribute to capability development within the recruitment and staffing industry. Facilitate WSQ-aligned CEI training programmes using adult learning methodologies and experiential learning techniques. Deliver classroom and blended learning programmes for recruitment professionals on employment legislation, ethical hiring and regulatory compliance. Develop course materials, case studies and assessment activities to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention. Conduct learner assessment, feedback and evaluation to ensure training effectiveness and continuous programme improvement. Ensure training delivery aligns with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and industry compliance standards. Link here --> https://www.sg-akc.com/category/cei-certificate-of-employment-intermediaries/?srsltid=AfmBOoopEIXrtsUf1Drezlkrpo86sLZ5Rabvafw18AdLBwRCPBHGlFn0
Lead HR advisory, executive search, and leadership development initiatives supporting organizations across Southeast Asia. Key Contributions • Provide advisory services to leadership teams on workforce strategy, HR transformation, and organizational design. • Lead executive search assignments, identifying and placing senior leadership talent aligned with business growth plans. • Design and deliver corporate training programs covering leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. • Partner with organizations to build talent pipelines and strategic HR frameworks supporting regional expansion. Link here --> www.adabagroup.com
Led regional HR operations supporting a 400+ employee workforce in an ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment. Key Achievements • Managed and developed an HR team of 6 while delivering HR services across APAC operations. • Implemented upgraded HRIS integration (BIPO) that automated core HR processes and improved HR data accuracy and reporting. • Managed a significant learning and development budget while delivering high-impact training programs. • Implemented company-wide total rewards strategy and design using WTW • Delivered internal training in office skills, data analytics, project management, regulatory compliance, and digital tools. • Partnered with senior leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.