Sivanesan Paranam

HR Director, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Projects, APAC | Leading HR Transformation in APAC

Selangor, Malaysia

About

CAREER PROFILE 1. Articulate and results-oriented professional. 2. Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and common sense. 3. Dedicated to achieving company expectations with good problem-solving skills. 4. Demonstrate ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive. 5. Highly developed and able to demonstrate excellent team work skills. 6. Able to direct the effort of a team of diverse Human Resources professionals. 7. Able to focus on projects, develop strategies and meet or exceed deadlines. 8. Commitment to encourage continues learning in the department and organization 9. Expert in employment related law and employee relation and engagement 10.Motivated to work efficiently with minimum supervision in busy environment, handling many tasks simultaneously; able to prioritize workload and multi-task. 11.Strong effective communicator in writing, business presentations and interpersonal communication. 12.Demonstrate ability to see the big picture and provide useful and strategic advice across the company and management team 13. Continuous improvement and business process management with HR and business unit.

Experience

  • Ingram Micro (Full-time · 11 yrs 7 mos)
    • HR Director, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Projects, APAC
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      Support Human Resource, Talent Acquisition, People Operations (HRIS, payroll, HR system, HR process improvements, data compliance & employee data management), DEIB and HR related regional & global projects for APAC region. Work closely and support country HR Team in Singapore, India, Australia, New Zealand, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

    • Sr General Manager, Human Resources - APAC
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

      Support APAC HR, Talent Acquisitions, People Operations (HRIS, payroll & employee data management), DEIB and HR related regional & global projects.

    • HR Lead - APAC People Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Projects & ESG/DEIB | ASEAN, HK HR CoE
      Apr 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Lead ASEAN Hong Kong & Japan Human Resource Centre of Excellence (CoE) focusing on Talent Acquisition, HRIS, L&D, Payroll management and other support HR functions. Design and standardize process among Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong. Lead change management thru HR strategy and transform business toward the right directions. Manage People operations, HR projects, Talent Acquisition and ESG for APAC (in addition to ASEAN HK, Japan - Australia, New Zealand, India & China) and Safety, Facility and Security Management for Malaysia.

  • Senior Manager, Human Resource APAC & EMEA (APSSC) at DHL
    Feb 2013 - Jan 2015 · 2 yrs

    As HR Business partner, I am incharge of recruitment, talent management, employee and industrial relations, compensation and benefit, performance management, HR strategy, process improvement and transformation.

  • Head of Human Capital Management at SRG Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
    Nov 2011 - Feb 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

    In charge of full spectrum of Human Capital Function at 2 company location.

  • Tan Chong Group (Full-time · 6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Department Head, Human Capital Management (TCMA, TCMSP and TCAC)
      Jul 2010 - Nov 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Managing 2 vehicle assembly plant (TCMA Segambut & Serendah), 1 Aluminium Diecasting Plant (TCAC) and stamping plant (TCMSP).

    • Section Manager, Human Capital Management (TCMA Serendah)
      Feb 2008 - Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Asst Human Resource Manager (TCMA Segambut)
      Jun 2006 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Senior Officer, Human Resource at Sena Diecasting Industries Sdn Bhd
    May 2003 - Apr 2005 · 2 yrs

    Managing HR functions such as recruitment, hostel management, foreign worker management, training, administration, industrial and employee relation, safety and health.