Esther Chin
Talent Acquisition & HR Domain
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
A results-driven professional with 6+ years of Tech Recruitment expertise, complemented by 4 years in Public Relations background and recent 1+ years of experience in HR. Seeking to leverage a diverse skill set to return back into a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
HR & ADMIN ASSISTANT MANAGER (HR GENERALIST)
EURO-ATLANTIC SDN BHD (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Co-managing all HR-related matters under 7 subsidiary of the group (Branches: KL Headquaters, Penang, JB, Sabah, Sarawak, Kino Fresh and C Food Portions.) with the total company size about 300 staffs.
- Review and Improvement of the group's HR Policies, and Guidelines Procedures.
- Hiring and Recruitments for the Group (end-to-end process, from job postings, profiles screenings, interviews to reference checks and onboarding process)
- HR Strategy and Plannings: Org chart planning, salary revision and increments, etc
- Oversees staff's hostel related matters (Akta 446)
HR ASSISTANT MANAGER
SIGNATURE TASTY CLAYPOT HLDG SDN BHD (FULL TIME)
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Co-managed all HR-related matters under 2 entity companies: Chicken Claypot House and Zi Wei Yuan Malaysia (total of over 300 staff with 2 as direct reports from management team - 25 branches across M'sia & 2 branches in Indonesia).
- Recruitment and Hirings: Job postings, candidacy selections, pre-screening and interview arrangements; hiring and offer management.
- Supported the implementation of HR Policies, Procedures, and Systems.
- Revised and update the company's employment handbook (when needed).
- Payroll operations (salary adjustments, performance reviews, org chart planning, etc) and employee onboarding, and offboarding (exit interviews).
- Supported the management of disciplinary and grievance issues; Liaised with Jabatan Tenaga Kerja on employee-related Labour and IR cases.
- Foreign worker-related matters: Visa renewal, FOMEMA, Food Handling Certifications, Typhoid Injections, Checkout Memos, etc.
GLOBAL TALENT MANAGER (SEA + APAC Region)
HIREWORKS COMMUNITY (REMOTE - FREELANCE)
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for 360 end-to-end recruitment processes.
GLOBAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
HIREWORKS COMMUNITY (REMOTE - FREELANCE)
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for 360 end-to-end recruitment process
- Achievements (Positions Closed): Software Director, IT Manager, Technical Lead & Snr Software Developers, Data Team Lead, Data Scientist and Snr Data Engineers, Credit Risk Data Modeler, Regional Motion Graphic Designers & Content Writers
- Signed Clients: MakroPRO Thailand (Digital Sub of Siam Makro), ICE Insurtech (Sub of Acturis Group UK).
SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (Malaysia)
JP ASSOCIATES SDN BHD (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for 360 end-to-end recruitment process from: Client Management: Business Development, Negotiations, Contract Signing and Partnership Servicing
- Candidate Management: Headhunting/Sourcing, Profile Screening through phone interviews/in-person, Reference Checks, Offer Management, After Placement Relationship Building
- Other Recruitment Admin Task: Job Postings, Referrals, Market and Trend Researches
- Utilized various job boards, platforms and methods for talent search: Linkedin, Github, Jobstreet, Monster, Personal Referrals, etc
- Serviced Client Domains: Financial Services, E-Comm, CyberSecurity, Software Solutions & Consulting Firm, Tech Conglomerates, Fast Scaling Start-Ups, Telco, etc
- Specialized in: Project Management; Product Development; Cyber Security; Software Dev (covering entire functional team positions.); Data Science, & Digital Marketing
- Achievements (Positions Closed): IT Technical Manager, Senior Java Developer, IOS Developers, Senior Product Manager, DevOps Team Lead, BD Manager & Executives, QA Senior Analysts
- Signed Clients: Maybank Berhad, Telekom Malaysia (R&D), Yippi (Toga Technology Sdn Bhd) (Start-Up)
IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (Malaysia Only)
ROBERT WALTERS MALAYSIA (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for IT recruitment for Information Security/Cyber Security and IT Governance across all levels of seniority in the financial industries
- Positions and covered expertise included: Information / Cyber Security, Technology Risk, Governance, IT Audit, Risk & Compliance, Penetration Testers / Malware Engineers, Security Operations Specialists, Forensics / Cyber Intelligence, Identity and Access Management
- Headhunting - undertaking research & evaluating analytics to identify and approach matching candidates
- Spearheading the complete recruitment process from interview scheduling, to designing case studies, reference checks, offer management to ensure a smooth experience for both the candidate & client
- Achievements (Positions Closed): IT Audit Managers & Senior IT Auditors, IT Security Engineers, Technology Risk Officer
REGIONAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (SEA Region)
JB HIRED (HIRE FS SDN BHD) (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Possess solid communication skills including telephone screening, F2F interview, and hiring negotiations
- Analyzed clients' hiring and business requirements
- Sourced suitable candidates from company database, website partner and related sources: JobsDB, Monster, LinkedIn, etc
- Recruited candidates from junior to executive management level across various countries like: Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, UK, US, Australia, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.
- Engaged Clients from various Industries Like: Fintech, E-Commerce, Software Solution, Tech Conglomerates, Telecommunication, Travel and Leisure (Tech Hospitality) and Hyper Retail Chain
- Focused area for various positions such as Digital Transformation, Product Development, Engineering, Data Science, Graphic Design & UX.UI, Sales & Marketing; Programmatic & Performance Marketing; Human Resource and Hotel Operations
- Basic understanding in various programming and tech related concepts: Frontend, Backend, UX/UI, Agile & Scrum, Cloud, DeVops, Openshift, Machine Learning, Google Analytics, Adtech, etc
- Achievements: Positions Closed: Head of IT Digital (Senior Director), Digital Partnership Assistant Director, Technical Assistant Director, Head of Program Management, Head of HR & HR Manager, Technical/Analytics Product Managers, Senior Solution Architects, PR & Marketing Manager, Ads Ops (Martech) Manager & Operations Managers, Senior BD Manager & BD Managers.
SENIOR PR/MARKETING EXECUTIVE
MID VALLEY (IGB CORPORATION BHD) (FULL TIME)
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Gathered and organised information to plan advertising campaigns
- Providing clients with marketing assistance and management advice
- Identified and developed contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, in-mall tenants or consumers
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives to develop new business and collaborative opportunities
- Directed activities for external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs
- Managed special projects and events such as: CSR programs, charity races, product launches
- Collected up-trending promotions, crisis news & business ideas in the retail market
- IN-STORE EVENT ENQUIRIES: Provided advices, coordination & assistance to tenants' event needs
- Assisted in enhancing the image of the company
- Ensured all events submitted are in-line with the direction of company protocols
- SPECIAL PROJECTS: IGB Malaysia's Chess Festival (2015-2016), Merdeka Photography Competition (2014-2017) (Partnership: Nikon Malaysia), Mid Valley City Charity Run (2014-2017) (Partnership: The Gardens Mall, WWF Malaysia)
- CSR PROGRAMS: Chinese New Year In-House Charity Program (2015 - 2017) (Beneficiary Home(s): Rumah Victory & Yayasan Sunbeams), Christmas In-House Charity Program (2015 - 2017) (Beneficiary Home(s): Agathians Shelter and Stepping Stones, Seputeh), Hari Raya In-House Charity Program (2015 - 2017) (Beneficiary Home(s): Rumah Hope and Rumah Kids)
Education
BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL COMMS - PUBLIC RELATIONS
MONASH UNIVERSITY
CANADIAN MATRICULATION PROGRAMME - undefined
SUNWAY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Skills
- HR Generalist
- M'sia Employment Act & Labour Law
- IT Recruitment (SEA Region & Local Malaysia Market)
- Business Development
- Client & Account Management
- Public Relations
- Sponsorships, Collaborations & Partnership Programs
- Events & Promotion
Tools
● Microsoft Office (PP, Excel & Words)
● Recruit CRM, Manatal (Applicant Tracking Systems)
● LinkedIn (Business, Recruiter Lite)
● Communication: Slack, Ms Teams, Skype.
●Trello
● Canva
● Google Suites, Outlook.
Timeline
HR & ADMIN ASSISTANT MANAGER (HR GENERALIST)
EURO-ATLANTIC SDN BHD (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
02.2024 - 01.2025
HR ASSISTANT MANAGER
SIGNATURE TASTY CLAYPOT HLDG SDN BHD (FULL TIME)
03.2023 - 12.2023
GLOBAL TALENT MANAGER (SEA + APAC Region)
HIREWORKS COMMUNITY (REMOTE - FREELANCE)
11.2022 - 12.2023
GLOBAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
HIREWORKS COMMUNITY (REMOTE - FREELANCE)
06.2021 - 10.2022
SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (Malaysia)
JP ASSOCIATES SDN BHD (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
08.2020 - 06.2021
IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (Malaysia Only)
ROBERT WALTERS MALAYSIA (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
11.2019 - 06.2020
REGIONAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (SEA Region)
JB HIRED (HIRE FS SDN BHD) (FULL TIME - ON-SITE)
06.2018 - 10.2019
SENIOR PR/MARKETING EXECUTIVE
MID VALLEY (IGB CORPORATION BHD) (FULL TIME)
06.2014 - 11.2017
CANADIAN MATRICULATION PROGRAMME - undefined
SUNWAY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL COMMS - PUBLIC RELATIONS
MONASH UNIVERSITY
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