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• Led HR functions to support CPS service delivery, sales office and contracted manufacturing in the region.• Managed third party agencies of payroll and work permit in the region.• Organized employee communication and engagement initiatives to facilitate the transition process before, and after CPS became an independent company. • Managed the regional HR and IT support office in China. • Served as Director and Supervisor for CPS entities in China and Hong Kong SAR respectively.

• Responsible for leading and delivering HR functions for De La Rue's operations in China and Asia Pacific, e.g. procurement, high-mix/low volume manufacturing, NPI/NPD, Genuine Microsoft Label (GML) production, sales, service delivery and other trading activities. • Worked with UK Group HR leadership and divisiona leaders, providing tactical support to start-up of new operation, spinoff of business units and other organizational changes cross different cultures in matrix organizations. • Oversaw C&B programs to ensure thay are cost effective, relevant and equitable to attract talents and mitigate flight risks through salary surveys, and review of benefits, bonus & incentive plans.• Delivered talent acquisition needs and close critical competency gaps.• Standardized HR policies and practices, ensuring their effectivenes and consistent implementation in line with group guidelines policy and in compliance with employment legislations• Delivered training and coaching to enable managers to understand the objective & purpose, their roles and how to conduct an effective review effectively. • Managed Health, Safety & Environment reviewing and reporting.• Served as Director and Supervisor for De La Rue entities in Hong Kong and China.

• Led HR/Admin functions to implement pre-opening and re-branding of Sheraton/Four Points by Sheraton hotels across China.• Guided and directed all facets of Human Resources including recruitment, coaching, compensation & benefits, health & safety, performance management, talent review and succession planning.• Served as task force to support sister properties’ HR operations and acted as a mentor for high potential HR leardership candidates.• Served as country coordinator of recruitment activities in China. • Worked closely with hotel Trade Union to manage Associate Consultative Committee, in-house newsletter and employee activities to foster a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and colleague morale.• Supported CSR initiatives. • Initiated and implemented scholarship schemes in vocational institutions.

Wugong Hotel Company Limited, a Sino-Singapore JV formed by government investment arms is the owning company of 1st international 5-star hotel in Suzhou.Key responsibilities:a. Secretary to Chinese Owners' Representative.b. Executive Assistance to Sheraton Suzhou Hotel GM and Pre-Opening Office.c. Gained hands-on experience in various HR operations, establishing a solid foundation for a successful career in HR management.