Leon Chua — Head of Talent

With over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, I am a dedicated professional known for my expertise in both external and in-house recruitment. My passion lies in connecting exceptional individuals with the right opportunities, and I have a proven track record of success. Since 2016, I have been leading Talent Acquisition teams, leveraging my leadership skills to drive results and foster a high-performing culture. I have successfully guided and mentored team members, empowering them to excel in their roles and contribute to the organization's talent acquisition objectives. I have extensive experience implementing applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as Workday, Greenhouse, and Workable, streamlining recruitment processes and maximizing efficiency. By leveraging technology effectively, I have enabled my teams to operate seamlessly, improving productivity and enhancing the overall candidate experience. My expertise spans across Technology and Non-Technical roles, allowing me to adapt to diverse industries and source top talent across the board. I have successfully navigated the nuances of both technical and non-technical recruitment, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the skills and qualities required for various positions. A key aspect of my career has been collaborating with C-suite executives, partnering closely to develop talent acquisition strategies and execute key executive hiring. By aligning recruitment initiatives with the organization's vision, I have consistently driven growth and fostered a culture of excellence. My leadership acumen has enabled me to effectively communicate the value of talent acquisition to senior stakeholders and secure their buy-in for strategic initiatives. In sectors such as E-commerce, Internet, Financial Services, Fintech, and Web3, I have gained invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities present. My ability to navigate these dynamic industries has enabled me to deliver exceptional result Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in my posts and comments on LinkedIn are entirely my own. They do not represent the views, opinions, or official positions of my current or previous employers. I am solely responsible for the content I share here, and it is not affiliated with any organization I have been or am currently associated with.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the Fintech industry with a strong focus on optimizing recruitment processes.

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Experience: 17 yrs 1 mo

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Leadership
Employer Branding

Career Highlights

Over 10 years in talent acquisition leadership.
Reduced hiring costs by 42% year-over-year.
Improved gender diversity in hiring to 50:50.

Work Experience

Axi

Head of Global Talent Acquisition (3 yrs 2 mos)

OKX

Head of Talent Acquisition (3 mos)

MoneySmart Group

Group Head of Talent Acquisition (3 yrs 6 mos)

Deliveroo

Recruitment APAC & ME (4 mos)

BizReach, Inc.

Head Of Talent Sourcing (1 yr 7 mos)

Groupon Asia Pacific

Regional Talent Acquisition Manager (4 yrs 5 mos)

Faro Recruitment Group

Talent Acquisition Manager (11 mos)

Achieve Career Consultant Pte Ltd

Consulting Manager (11 mos)

Singapore Commodity Exchange Ltd

Marketing (5 mos)

Career First Pte Ltd

Recruitment Manager (1 yr 11 mos)

Education

Professional Certificate in Coaching at Singapore Management University

Specialist Diploma In Human Resource Management at Nanyang Polytechnic

Diploma at Edith Cowan University

Leon Chua

Head of Talent

Singapore, Singapore17 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years in talent acquisition leadership.
Reduced hiring costs by 42% year-over-year.
Improved gender diversity in hiring to 50:50.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the Fintech industry with a strong focus on optimizing recruitment processes.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionLeadershipEmployer Branding

Other Skills

Account ManagementAdvertisingBusiness DevelopmentCRMConsultingContract RecruitmentCost ManagementDirecting TalentDiversity and InclusionEmployee EngagementExecutive SearchGlobal Talent AcquisitionGreenhouse SoftwareHR ConsultingHuman Resources

About

Experience

Axi

Head of Global Talent Acquisition

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Singapore · Hybrid

As the Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Axi, I drive and oversee recruitment strategies across multiple regions, including Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Philippines, Malaysia, United Kingdom, India, and Cyprus. I lead a high-performing team of recruiters and Talent Acquisition Leads, ensuring we attract top-tier talent to support Axi's global growth and success. My role focuses on optimizing talent acquisition processes, enhancing team performance, and strengthening Axi's employer brand worldwide.
Key Achievements:
Accelerated Hiring Efficiency: Reduced average time to hire from 73 days to 38 days through innovative recruitment practices and process optimization.
Cost Optimization: Lowered average cost of hire by 42%, resulting in a total cost reduction of 63% year-over-year.
Enhanced Team Productivity: Increased hires per recruiter from 2 to 6.5 monthly, significantly boosting recruitment capacity and efficiency.
Employer Brand Growth: Expanded Axi's social media following from 4,000 to over 18,000 and growing, amplifying our global reach and candidate engagement.
Agency Dependency Reduction: Decreased reliance on external recruitment agencies from 51% to 18%, leveraging in-house expertise to drive results.

Greenhouse SoftwareEmployer BrandingTalent ScoutingGlobal Talent AcquisitionDirecting TalentRecruiting+2

Okx

Head of Talent Acquisition

Apr 2022 – Jul 2022 · 3 mos · Singapore

Greenhouse SoftwareTalent Acquisition

Moneysmart group

Group Head of Talent Acquisition

Oct 2018 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Singapore

As the leader of a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and the Talent Acquisition Lead, I oversee Corporate, Technology, and Engineering recruitment across Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangalore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. My role focuses on strategic hiring, operational efficiency, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Key Achievements:
Exceptional Cost Savings: Delivered savings of over SGD 670k in agency and executive search fees within 12 months by optimizing in-house recruitment strategies.
Streamlined Hiring Process: Reduced time to hire from 115 days to 40 days over a 24-month period, surpassing performance expectations.
Enhanced Diversity: Improved gender diversity in hiring from a 65:35 (Male: Female) ratio to 50:50, fostering a more inclusive workplace.
Cost Efficiency: Cut average cost per hire by 34% within 24 months through innovative process improvements and resource management.
Employer Brand Growth: Organically expanded LinkedIn followers from 1,800 to 6,200 within 24 months, enhancing the organization’s visibility and appeal to top talent.

Greenhouse SoftwareExecutive SearchLeadershipGlobal Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition

Deliveroo

Recruitment APAC & ME

Jun 2018 – Oct 2018 · 4 mos · Singapore

Define and lead execution of recruiting strategies for APAC and Middle East Digital Marketing, Commerical and Corporate Function

Greenhouse Software

Bizreach, inc.

Head Of Talent Sourcing

Nov 2016 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Singapore

Develop and trained a team of 10 talent researcher and talent engagement executive both in SG and MY
Oversee overall business operations to ensure sourcing operations are fully optimized
Oversee Bizreach passive candidate engagement training for our partner's TA team in webinar or video or face to face training

Groupon asia pacific

Regional Talent Acquisition Manager

May 2012 – Oct 2016 · 4 yrs 5 mos · APAC

Define and lead execution of recruiting strategies for Digital Marketing, Sales Operations, Commerical and Corporate Function with a team of 6 full-time remote recruiters spread across ASEAN and HK.
Define and measuring of team performance with metrics like(Time to Hire, Cost of Hire, Source of Hire, Pre-mature attrition rate, and Fulfillment Rate) for global HR reporting every quarter for all markets across APAC
Outperformed expectations, saving more than USD 288k in agency usage/executive search within 15 months, and upheld 100% direct sourcing since 2014.