Nov 2016 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Singapore

• My role contributes thought leadership to the continued development of the TA function, tools, team, systems and process, championing the function and the difference it can make to MDLZ. I lead a high performing team across AMEA provide a cost effective and quality recruitment service for the AMEA region whilst playing a key role in bringing thought leadership to our talent acquisition strategy and activities.
• Drive operational excellence with structured process & tools to ensure efficiency & quality hires.
• Build TA infrastructure, including processes, system & tools.
• Lead a team of 35 retained recruiters and shared service TA team; we recruit approximately 2,500 roles yearly to support organizational growth.
• Develop & lead external employment branding initiatives to engage and attract high caliber candidates.

Feb 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Singapore

• At Thermo Fisher, we offer professionals a unique opportunity at Thermo Fisher Scientific—to be part of a team that impacts people’s lives every day. In Talent Acquisition, it’s our privilege to identify, attract and welcome the professionals whose groundbreaking discoveries and innovations enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
• A strategic member of the global Talent Acquisition Team, I am responsible for building strategies and recruitment activities across the region. My passion is to build and inspire a world class talent acquisition function that is proactive and delivers outstanding service and performance for the organization.
• Develop a proactive APJ talent acquisition strategy and the tactics to drive consistent, top performance.
• Build the Thermo Fisher's employment brand throughout the region.
• Ensure that the APJ talent acquisition function delivers on all key metrics including time to fill, cost, candidate quality and hiring manager and candidate satisfaction.
• Train and coach human resources partners and hiring managers on effective recruiting, interviewing and selection processes.
• Contract effectively with business leaders to ensure clear expectations on timing and delivery of all recruitment services.
• Ensure a rich candidate experience from attraction through on- boarding.
• Establish relationships at targeted universities to meet the needs of the organization.

Aug 2011 – Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Singapore, Biopolis

• Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) is a global biotechnology company that is committed to providing the most innovative products and services to leading customers in the fields of scientific research, genetic analysis and applied sciences. With a presence in more than 180 countries, the company's portfolio of 50,000 end-to-end solutions are secured by more than 5,000 patents and licenses that span the entire biological spectrum -- scientific exploration, molecular diagnostics, 21st century forensics, regenerative medicine and agricultural research. Life Technologies has approximately 10,000 employees and had sales of $3.8 billion in 2012.
• Life Technologies has been acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientic on 4th February, 2014.

Aug 2005 – Aug 2009 · 4 yrs · Singapore

• Responsible for setting directions and standards for attraction and selection of candidates
• Responsible for overall employer branding, candidate attraction and selection for Corporate and Senior Hotel positions.
• Set up infrastructure and processes for attracting and managing talent for Corporate and Hotels. Develop IHG resourcing strategy to support business growth.
• Identify and recruit high potential candidates from competitors and alternative industries.
• Develop and pipeline of qualified candidates for critical roles such as Regional GM, GM and Functional Area Manager.
• Establish relationships with key universities and institutions to attract high potential graduates.
• Work with SVP HR to ensure talent resourcing activities are linked to internal succession planning systems and tools.
• Develop recruitment standards and best practices for Corporate and Hotels. Ensure IHG’s advertising, recruitment and selection policies and practices are implemented consistently within the region.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2005 · 4 yrs · Singapore

• Responsible for all recruitment activities for Asia Pacific Region.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies.
• Developed recruitment procedures for internal customers and external vendors.
• Appoint and evaluate recruitment agencies quarterly across Asia Pacific.
• Develop and measure recruitment metrics for recruitment agencies across the region.
• Conduct quarterly “behavioural interviewing skills” for hiring managers.
• Assist in coaching new hires and general HR issues periodically.

Jan 1999 – Sep 2001 · 2 yrs 8 mos