Accomplished HR leader with a robust track record of driving HR excellence and aligning HR strategies with business priorities across diverse sectors including education, technology, social services, engineering consultancy, industrial manufacturing, and supply chain. With extensive leadership experience across Asia, including SE Asia, South Korea, and Japan, I am adept at integrating complex business needs with strategic HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance and foster a high-performance culture.Experienced in spearheading HR transformations, driving change management projects, and implementing innovative HR solutions to support organizational growth and adaptability. My background encompasses significant achievements in start-ups, high-growth companies, and international enterprises, where I have successfully built and managed full-spectrum HR functions to support dynamic business goals. Key accomplishments include:HR Transformation & Change Management: Led major HR transformation projects, including the implementation of new HR operating models and organizational redesigns to foster a customer-centric approach and improve performance culture. Championed projects such as performance management systems, career frameworks, regional payrolls, and benefits review processes.Talent Management & Succession Planning: Strategically partnered with business leaders to build and sustain high-performing teams, ensuring effective talent management and succession planning. Drove initiatives that optimized talent acquisition, retention, and development.Compensation & Benefits Management: Expertly managed compensation and benefits strategies, including market benchmarking and program optimization to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures.Organizational Learning & Development: Developed and delivered comprehensive learning and development programs that enhance organizational capabilities and support career progression.HR Shared Services & Operations: Implemented efficient HR shared services models and operational improvements to streamline HR processes and enhance service delivery.Regulatory & Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of regional regulations, market practices, and HRIS/payroll systems across Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. Proven experience working with unions and managing collective bargaining agreements.Certifications & Accolades- Certified Senior HR Professional by the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)- Accredited SkillsFuture Trainer (ACTA) and Curriculum Developer (DACE)