Jul 2019 – Apr 2020 · 9 mos · Singapore

• I head up the talent acquisition team in Carousell, responsible for the development & implementation of talent attraction strategy with close partnership from stakeholders across Technical and Business functions.
• Partner with the leadership team to build Employer Branding and Recruitment strategies that support the scaling organization while building high performing teams across business and technical hires
• Establish and monitor recruiting processes and practices; recommend cost effective and creative solutions that enhance quality
• Develop sourcing strategies and provide consultative services to meet recruitment needs; lead searches and manage long-term executive level candidates
• Manage a team of recruiters, sourcer and coordinator across region (Singapore, Taiwan and India) to achieve recruitment targets
• Analyze and communicate recruitment trends, results and insights to drive future recruitment activity, improve compliance and reduce risk
• Update current and design new recruiting procedures using advanced technology
• Utilize existing data to develop recruiting analytics and dashboard for leadership team reporting to ensure constant and real-time insights

Oct 2018 – Jul 2019 · 9 mos · Singapore

• I am responsible for maximizing employees' performance in Technology team (Product, Data & Engineering) of Carousell's strategic objectives. By providing managers with the training, tools and guidance to manage their employees, I partner the business and people to evolve & grow in the Technology team.
• Understand business strategies for Tech functions (Product, Data & Engineering) and contribute to the implementation of aligning business and people programs
• Partner and actively engage business function leaders to understand business goals
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition team on employer branding strategy across platforms
• Guide and advise managers on highly sensitive & complex employee relations matters in Tech functions, including transfers, policies, procedures, misconduct, investigations, etc
• Provide group and/or 1-1 coaching sessions with managers and employees to help them grow and develop in alignment with business and personal goals.
• Partner with functional leaders with talent planning activities to identify HiPos, leadership development, retention, engagement and succession plans.
• Identify organizational gaps and propose on new/revised policies and programs to reinforce Carousell’s culture with teams
• Develop and work on special and cross-functional projects

Nov 2016 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Singapore

• Coming in as the first Technology Recruiter, I am focusing on the growth of Product, Data and Engineering team.
• Manage full recruitment process to ensure efficient and effective placement of hires for Tech functions (Product, Data and Engineering)
• Build strong business knowledge and integrate into sourcing talent attraction & acquisition strategies, ensuring both current and future needs are considered
• Develop customised talent acquisition strategies for Carousell
• Partner with hiring managers and build strong internal stakeholders relationships
• Responsible for the entire talent acquisition journey: from proactive sourcing of candidates, screening of profiles, conducting interviews, following up on interviews, closing off all communications, extend offers, rejections, counteroffers, etc.
• Create and present competitive and accurate offer recommendations to hiring managers with strong acumen and understanding in internal compensation and benefits policies
• Maintain accurate candidate database and applicant tracking system

Jun 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Singapore

• Based in Singapore, I am responsible for driving the growth of the IT Applications business across Asia Pacific, focusing on APAC technology and covering all seniority levels.
• Achievement:
• Consultant of the Month (April 2016)
• Spencer Ogden Rising Star Award 2015
• Runner up for Consultant of the Month (October 2015; February 2016; September 2016)
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May 2014 – May 2015 · 1 yr · Raffles Place

• Responsible in account servicing, as well as fully in charge of recruitment cycle on both temporary portfolio and executive search for healthcare and nursing positions.
• Maintain healthy relationships with clients for constant influx of positions.
• Perform job postings, filtering and conduct physical interviews to identify the right candidates for the suitable positions.
• Deal with client liaising, mass interview coordination, contract administration, time-sheet submission and on-board arrangement with all temporary, contract and permanent candidates.
• Responsible in maintaining Account Receivables (AR) turnover and monthly performance report submission.
• Provide talent management consultation and solutions to renowned government and private clinics and hospitals in Singapore.
• Constantly overachieve monthly sales target of stipulated sales figures.
• Achievement:
• Consistently hitting the stipulated sales target since July 2014, average monthly accumulative sales figure of $12,000 - 18,000.
• Responsible as Account Manager for 3 main clients on both temporary and permanent staffing.
• Manage 40-50 temp staffs on different assignment across industries, predominantly in healthcare.

Mar 2011 – Jan 2012 · 10 mos · Penang, Malaysia

• Communicate with clients from MNCs and understand their expectations on the outsourcing models.
• Perform postings, filtering and conduct physical interviews to identify the potential candidates for the correct positions.
• Responsible for identifying the candidate’s package and handle the complete cycle of hiring until candidate on-board.
• Make use of negotiation skills to liaise with clients on pricing tier structure.
• Maintain healthy relationships with customers and employees
• Manage existing employees in the assigned teams and keep employees motivated
• Participate in project tender proposal presentations and revamp the firm’s marketing tools.
• Consistently meeting the monthly sales target.