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Hong Kong Sar

Scope:• Supported over 50 people managers across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Corporate Functions, covering five distinct regions (Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel, Romania, UK).Projects:• Revamped the global performance review framework, streamlining and benefitting overall employee productivity.• Constructed an HR dashboard utilized by 100+ business leaders.• Facilitated multiple performance-maximizing training sessions for 50 people managers.Responsibilities:• Provided strategic guidance on all people-related matters to department leaders and their teams.• Acted as a key player in the department leadership, cultivating strong relationships and contributing to business strategy.• Facilitated annual compensation planning activities (salary, bonus, stock) with department leadership.• Assisted leaders in their talent management plans, including talent reviews, succession plans, and career path planning.• Headed department-specific HR initiatives like NPS survey action plans with the leadership team.• Advocated for the performance management framework, supporting people managers through the review process.• Handled organizational restructuring and change management programs as needed.• Supervised department hiring plans in collaboration with recruitment, actively participating in the interview process with a focus on leadership skills and cultural fit.• Educated leaders about HR tools, programs, and resources to aid employee retention and development.• Provided insightful advice on departmental organizational design.• Collaborated with country HR, L&D, C&B, Finance teams, acting as the go-between for HR, support organizations, and department leadership.

Hong Kong Sar

Scope:• Undertook a dual role as an HR Business Partner for the marketing department, and handled HR operations for the entire headquarters.Responsibilities:• Served as a strategic HR advisor to the marketing department, providing counsel on a wide range of issues such as succession planning and performance management.• Assumed responsibility for headcount budgeting, benchmarking personnel costs to maintain competitive compensation across the headquarters.• Managed the consolidation of year-end reviews for the whole organisation, facilitating standardized performance assessments.• Drove Workday Management, enhancing the operational efficiency of HR tasks across the headquarters.• Conducted thorough job evaluations for new positions and promotions within the marketing department using Mercer IPE, ensuring fair and competitive compensation.• Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely salary distribution for all HQ employees.• Supervised off-boarding procedures, supporting a smooth transition for departing employees.

Hong Kong Sar

Scope:• Took the lead as Project Manager for the Regional Headquarters office in the implementation of Workday, and maintained responsibility for general operations including payroll, year-end review, and off-boarding.Projects:• Workday Implementation: Represented the regional office in proposing and negotiating a customized Workday configuration suitable for Hong Kong. Participated in system testing and provided constructive feedback for system enhancement. Successfully uploaded data for approximately 200 employees.• Payroll Integration: Led the launch of a new payroll vendor in conjunction with Workday implementation. • Ensured seamless integration between Workday and the payroll vendor, maintaining efficient and accurate payroll operations.Responsibilities:• Served as the first-tier Workday support for the regional headquarters office, troubleshooting issues and offering expert guidance.• Managed payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all employees.• Advised the business on merit increase and promotion cases during the year-end review, supporting equitable and motivating employee growth strategies.• Handled off-boarding procedures, guaranteeing a smooth transition for departing employees while preserving the integrity of internal processes.

Hong Kong Sar

Hong Kong

Scope:• Managed comprehensive HR functions for a team of 50 people locally, extended HR support for the Northeast Asia region covering the mainland of China, Taiwan, and Korea, and provided strategic HR planning and alignment across Asia.Projects:• Organisational Development: Contributed to major re-structuring initiatives including the development of new team structures, reporting lines, and working shifts.• Compensation and Benefits (C&B): Formulated compensation leave policies, liaised with medical insurance providers, and set up an overtime system for Taiwan.• Employee Handbook Review and Contract Alignment: Reviewed and updated the employee handbook, aligned employment contracts, and generated templates for different Asian countries.Responsibilities:• Career Development: Conducted salary analyses and provided HR advice on promotions and merit increases.• Case Management: Provided HR recommendations on disciplinary cases, managed warning letter and termination cases, and handled work injuries cases.• Budget Planning: Assisted in budget planning related to headcounts and staff benefits.• Employee Relations: Fostered a positive work environment through annual dinners, team building events, and regular one-on-one meetings.• Performance Management: Conducted performance review meetings and provided one-on-one consultations with employees in multiple languages.• Local and Regional Recruitment: Managed end-to-end recruitment process from job ad posting to providing strategic HR advice on candidates selection.• Onboarding: Ensured seamless integration of new hires into the team through efficient employee contract processing and induction.• Payroll and Tax Filing: Oversaw payroll calculations, cross-checked annual salaries, generated tax forms, and processed final payments for departing employees.

Central, Hong Kong

Scope:• Oversaw a broad spectrum of HR tasks including recruitment, tax filing, compensation and benefits, payroll, HR system management, and company secretary duties.Projects:• Company Secretary: Assisted in the initial processes of new media company setup and handled travel license applications for a new travel company.Responsibilities:• HR System Management: Leveraged ECpayroll to manage new joiner data, title changes, and salary adjustments.• Recruitment and Orientation: Scheduled interviews, extended job offers, generated contracts for new joiners, and maintained a well-organized filing system.• Tax Filing: Researched tax filing procedures, prepared yearly salary reports for around 200 current staff, and submitted tax forms using IRD software.• Compensation and Benefits: Sent daily attendance emails, processed various types of leave applications, calculated final payments, and generated employment proof for all staff.• Payroll Management: Prepared monthly attendance reports, calculated overtime payments and shift allowances for both HK and PRC offices, managed OT meal & transportation allowances, and handled MPF payments.

Scope:• Managed and supported the professional development of 14 Vice Presidents from 7 university-based entities, while providing training to over 100 participants on a quarterly basis.Projects:• Youth to Sustainability Summit 2014: Led the guest reception team for a conference featuring approximately 100 speakers.• Global Exchange Programs Branding: Developed and promoted national brands for international exchange initiatives, resulting in a conversion rate of 54%.• Team Member Programme: Initiated national marketing campaigns leading to a significant uptick in member engagement.Responsibilities:• General Management: Conducted departmental planning, including KPI and goal setting, HR planning, and timeline planning. Interviewed over 20 candidates for leadership positions within the organization. • Prepared and presented monthly reports on goal achievements and performance progress.• International HRM: Restructured the selection process for international assignments and interviewed over 50 candidates. Organized and executed 10 orientation events, resulting in the successful placement of 487 people across over 60 countries — a growth rate of 54%.• Marketing & Communications: Managed the organization's Facebook page to maintain brand exposure. • Crafted and distributed over 50 internal newsletters to an audience of over 1,000, achieving a roughly 50% open rate via Mailchimp.

Scope:• Led planning and operations for an organization, overseeing a team of 7 executive board members, 21 team leaders, and 80 general members.Responsibilities:• Organizational Restructuring: Redefined the organizational structure, enhancing operational efficiency and delivery rate by 50%.• Strategic Planning: Facilitated the entity planning and review process, incorporating Balance Score Card techniques for KPI and goal setting, HR planning, and timeline planning for the term.• Team Leadership: Led and managed a diverse team to drive organizational goals.• Marketing and Recruitment: Led marketing strategy planning and execution, including campus promotions and five recruitment talks, which led to interviewing over 100 individuals.• Training and Development: Prepared and delivered leadership skill training sessions for over 100 participants.• Financial Growth: Generated HKD 42,000 in income, marking a growth rate of 91% for organizational investment.

Bachelor'S Degree, Ibba

Activities and Societies: AIESEC in CUHKLeadership team member of AIESEC in CUHK

Gce As/Al, Maths, Economics, Accounting, Geography (As), A, A, B, A

Activities and Societies: Charity CommitteeCharity Committee

Education record

Activities and Societies: Assistant Committee member of Student UnionAssistant Committee member of Student Union