NG GEOK LENG
Subang Jaya
Summary
Experienced HR leader with 15+ years across APAC, including key roles in Thailand, Vietnam, and China. Proven track record in talent management, employee relations, and leading regional transformations. Delivered Workday HRMS, integrated AI into HR, and led impactful L&D programs. Known for driving inclusive, future-ready people strategies aligned with business goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner, Asia
Ambition Global Services
, Malaysia
02.2025 - Current
- Leading the People & Culture function for 300 employees across APAC (Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and Australia), driving strategic transformation across the region.
- Partnered with senior leadership to foster a high-performing culture through Allyship, Belonging & Inclusivity initiatives and the rollout of Intellect EAP—resulting in a 150% YoY productivity boost.
- Revamped compensation & benefits, introduced Flexibenefits, and negotiated insurance renewals to cut regional costs by nearly 15%.
- Successfully implemented a new HR system and launched an AI-powered chat agent across APAC, significantly improving operational efficiency and employee experience.
Senior HR Business Partner
Hong Leong Bank Berhad
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Led a team of 5 HR professionals supporting 900 employees in Business & Corporate Banking, delivering strategic talent solutions for critical roles.
- Accelerated hiring efficiency through cutting time-to-fill by 15% and time-to-hire by 20% within three months—through targeted process improvements.
- Successfully launched the BCB Graduate Trainee Program, slashing recruitment costs by over 200%
Regional HR, Learning & Development Manager
Jotun South East Asia and Pacific
07.2020 - 09.2024
- Lead a team of 7 HR professionals across South East Asia and Pacific, advising senior leaders on workforce planning, succession, and organizational development.
- Delivered regional HR transformation—Workday HRMS rollout, D&I initiatives, and strategic programs—cutting turnover from 6% to 3% and boosting leadership diversity by 10%.
- Completed 6-month assignments in Thailand and Vietnam to build HR team capabilities and align global learning initiatives locally through Jotun Academy and digital solutions.
Regional HR Business Partner
Jotun South East Asia and Pacific
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Lead a regional HR team supporting over 2,000 employees, partnering with leadership to drive workforce planning, C&B strategy, and compliance across multiple countries.
- Pioneered digital employer branding such as Online Career Fairs, awareness videos, LinkedIn Recruiter rollout; cutting hiring cost by 200% and ageing days from 110 to 69.
- Conducted job analysis for over 500 roles and introduced a structured job library, enabling the rollout of variable compensation and merit-based bonuses.
HR Business Partner
Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Lead a high-impact HR team across APAC (China, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia), aligning people strategies with business goals and driving performance transformation.
- Championed high-end talent acquisition through market intelligence and competitor analysis, and successfully implemented iResource and iTimes to enhance performance tracking.
- Completed a short-term assignment in Shenzhen to pilot LinkedIn Recruiter, later rolled out regionally; introduced the 3E framework—Enable, Empower, Execute—to elevate learning culture and lead complex change initiatives.
Resource Development Manager
Consolsys Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Led HR for a 100-employee organization, aligning people strategy with business goals and navigating complex operational challenges.
- Developed end-to-end HR processes, launched an automated E-Leave system, and introduced a performance appraisal model integrating MBO and self-appraisal.
- Optimized recruitment through LinkedIn and internal databases, driving cost-effective hiring and strategic change as a trusted HR Business Partner.
Case Management & Appeals Partner
IBM Malaysia
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Led regional HR across ASEAN and ANZ, managing complex employee relations, appeals, and global compliance.
- Built and scaled a global vetting team of 20, doubling check scope and increasing volume by 50% through streamlined, audit-ready processes.
- Reengineered performance and case handling, boosting capacity by up to 70% across regions and driving global innovation in Internal Audit.
- Completed a Beijing assignment to identify scalable processes for migration to Malaysia, enhancing efficiency and global alignment.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Victoria University
01.2013
BSc (Hons) - Business Management
Lancaster University
01.2010
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Employee Engagement & Succession Planning
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- HRMS Workday Implementation
- HR Policy Development & Compliance
Awards
- Top Contributor (5%) in the region from year 2018 till 2022 in Jotun South East Asia & Pacific
- Awarded as Future Star in Huawei in year 2017
- Selected as the only one employee in year 2014 to represent IBM Malaysia in Corporate Service Corps in Toluca, Mexico
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner, Asia
Ambition Global Services
02.2025 - Current
Senior HR Business Partner
Hong Leong Bank Berhad
10.2024 - 02.2025
Regional HR, Learning & Development Manager
Jotun South East Asia and Pacific
07.2020 - 09.2024
Regional HR Business Partner
Jotun South East Asia and Pacific
10.2017 - 07.2020
HR Business Partner
Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd
06.2016 - 10.2017
Resource Development Manager
Consolsys Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 06.2016
Case Management & Appeals Partner
IBM Malaysia
08.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Business Administration -
Victoria University
BSc (Hons) - Business Management
Lancaster University