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SUBASHINI  RAMASAMY

SUBASHINI RAMASAMY

Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

Summary

A strong Human Resources Generalist with overall 25 years of working experience and 12 years in Management position. Have worked in various industries; Manufacturing, Education, Media, Financial Sector and IT Services including start-ups. Managed 50 – 1000 headcounts, as a sole contributor and as a Head of Department. Experienced in handling full spectrum of Human Resource Management and Talent Management.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Head, Human Resources

Tentacle SSO Sdn Bhd
12.2020 - Current

Company Overview: TSSO is one of Asia's finest IT Consulting & Technology Services & Solution provider company. Headquartered in Malaysia, also operating in countries like Singapore, India, Indonesia and the Philippines.

  • Reporting to CEO and heading HR Team’s (5 Subordinates) including India and Philippines day to day HR activities for 400 employees.
  • Ensuring all HR programs and initiatives are aligned to overall business objectives.
  • Responsible for identifying HR related issues/gaps, developing HR Strategies and providing advice to upper management on all HR related matters.
  • Reviewing and implementing improvement plans that supports business growth, improve morale and employee retention.
  • Managing job satisfaction, employee grievances while promoting organization's values.
  • Ensuring smooth operation and delivery of day-to-day HR matters across APAC locations.
  • Providing coaching and guidance to HR team members across Region as and when required.
  • Drive HR initiatives and processes related changes relating to policies, procedures, compensation and benefits, talent management and employee engagement.
  • Collaborating with Top Management locally and globally to develop and implement futuristic HR programs to support the future goals of the business.
  • Advising, coaching and partnering with Divisional Managers to address HR-related enquiries, case management, disciplinary processes, ensuring full compliances with HR policies/Acts, Legal and Statutory requirements.
  • Facilitating internal and external audits across HR and Management Operations.

Unit Head, Human Resource and Talent Management

Asian Institute of Finance Berhad
10.2016 - 06.2019

Company Overview: A think tank set up by Bank Negara Malaysia to focus on enhancing Human Capital Development and Talent Management across the Financial Service industry in Asia.

  • A sole contributor role reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations and working ,dotted-line reporting to CEO.
  • Handling full spectrum of Human Resource Operations and Talent Management.
  • Undertaking all personnel administration; managing payroll, performance management, recruitment, staff development and succession planning.
  • Initiating and producing guidelines and procedures, policies and best practice of Human Resource as and when needed.
  • Recruit talented individuals to join AIF using various recruitment platforms.
  • Administer and maintain employee payroll, personnel records, salary increments and external benchmarking, leave records, salary calculations inclusive of all statutory transactions relating to employees using SAP System (HRMS).
  • Lead the divisional heads in the Annual Performance Management process and setting of KPIs across AIF.
  • Conducting Training Needs Analysis and ensuring Trainings are implemented across Organization.
  • In charge of Recruitment, Employee induction and Employee Relations.
  • Liaise with other Division Heads on HR issues, to ensure optimum implementation of our best "People Management Strategy".
  • Lead and contribute to employee welfare, health and safety initiatives to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
  • Prepare annual salaries and staff related expenses budgets as part of the Annual Budget Excersice.
  • Work closely with Directors in developing the Annual Business Plan, relating to HR function.

Assistant Vice President

ABNXCESS
02.2013 - 10.2016

Company Overview: A Start-up company under the ABN Group providing Internet Services and TV channels in Klang Valley, Johor and Penang.

  • Heading Human Capital Department, leading HR staff (3 down lines in Malaysia and 2 in Indonesia)
  • Reporting to CEO of ABN and Group CEO
  • Heading HR practice throughout Group (Regional)
  • In charge of providing high performance services that emphasizes on quality, productivity, good standard practices, goal and KPI attainment.
  • In charge of comprehensive recruitment, daily operations, strategy management , implementation of policies, best practices of HR and in developing competent workforce.
  • Co-ordinating implementation of HR services, policies and programs through HR initiatives.
  • In charge of the overall Human Resource function for the group (around 1000 headcount) inclusive of 500 foreign workers.
  • In charge of Internal Development of the Human Resources Department.
  • Oversees the implementation of Human Resources programs across Organization and Regional.
  • Monitor administration of policy , procedure and governance to establish high standards
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and resolve discrepancies.
  • Oversee and manage the work of reporting Human Resources staff.
  • Develop and monitor Annual Budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, sports teams support, company philanthropic services and other CSRs.
  • Select and supervise external support unit such as External Consultants, Attorneys, Training Providers, HR vendors, Insurance Brokers, and other outside sources.
  • Conduct a continuous study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
  • Lead the development of department goals, objectives, and systems.
  • Establish departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals via KPI targets.
  • Direct the preparation and maintenance of HR Reports monthly and Annually or as and when required
  • Prepare periodic reports for management, as and when requested to track strategic goal accomplishment.
  • Develop and administer programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
  • Participate in executive, management, and company staff meetings and attend external meetings and seminars representing the Organization
  • Annually plan the company’s philanthropic and charitable activity with the Group CEO, CFO and other top Management team.

Assistant Manager

LEGENDA EDUCATION GROUP
02.2011 - 02.2013

Company Overview: A Private College in Malaysia. that offers Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees, including a Master's degree in IT, Engineering and Business.

  • In charge of setting up a New Alumni center under the purview of Human Resource Department with 8000 registered Alumni
  • Managing big data and alumni related matters for the Human Resource Department.
  • Setting up of the Legenda Education Group's Alumni Centre.
  • Gathering information on all alumni within Malaysia and overseas.
  • Developing the information data base for Ministry's audit and verification.
  • Have successfully developed LEG'S Alumni database.
  • Analyze costing, Budgeting and Forecasting expenses, manpower and resources for the yearly budget planning for the Alumni Centre and presenting for Managements' approval


Senior HR Executive

NILAI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
10.2008 - 11.2010

Company Overview: A Private University in Nilai, offering Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and PhD programs with 600 staff in Academic and Administration support.

  • Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources and the VP of Admin handling HR functions.
  • Performing all HR related operations with a team of 4 handling 600 headcounts.
  • Handling full spectrum of payroll.
  • Plan organize and manage day to day operation of the recruiting function, screening resume, arranging interviews, conducting interviews, escalating for approval, negotiating salary, preparing offer letter and closing the vacancy.
  • Prepare reports: payroll, man power, costing, evaluation, leave and all reports relevant to Human Resource Department.
  • Monitoring contract staff renewal.
  • Compliance of MQA requirements-staff data, qualification, employee file, teaching permit, CV preparation etc.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Briefed employees on company's latest policy and employee handbook.
  • Supported at operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
  • Supported in structuring compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.

Human Resources & Admin Officer

INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
03.2000 - 10.2008

Company Overview: An Australian Bulk Bag Manufacturing company formerly known as Southcorp Textiles, later acquired by a local public listed group, Emas Kiara.

  • Monitoring and checking payroll processing.
  • Payroll for APX 200 employees and generating monthly & yearly reports for the management’s review.
  • Recruiting new employees, providing induction training.
  • Setting KPI's for management level.
  • To monitor and to produce reports on performance evaluations via appraisals.
  • Alert management on changes in laws and new benefit trends.
  • Present proposals in improvising and attracting talent.
  • Implement good employee relations (include but not limited to grievance handling, mediation, lay off practices) policies, procedures.
  • In charge of IR/ Disciplinary management policies.
  • Conducted Domestic Enquiry, Case Presentation and also attended hearings in the Labour Court.
  • In charge in ensuring the HR department adheres to ISO 9001:2000 requirements.
  • To monitor and ensure Safety Health and House Keeping policies are followed and all audits are carried out effectively.
  • Heading the HR department in handling foreign workers issues, including permit renewals and welfares.
  • Heading the department in organizing annual events.
  • Liaising with government and non- governmental bodies and representing the management in all formal events, External Meeting (MEF, FMM, NIOSH, Occupational Safety and Health Bodies).
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
  • Trained and supervised employees on Company policies and procedures.
  • Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures via introduction of new reporting system/ documents .
  • Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
  • Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications providing real time HR reports.

Education

Master - Human Resource Management

Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Kuala Lumpur
01.2011

Diploma - Business Management

MOPAR School of Business
Kuala Lumpur
01.1997

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving
  • Decision-making
  • Industrial relations
  • Talent management
  • Performance management
  • Payroll computation
  • HR system management
  • Budgeting
  • HR operations
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Head, Human Resources

Tentacle SSO Sdn Bhd
12.2020 - Current

Unit Head, Human Resource and Talent Management

Asian Institute of Finance Berhad
10.2016 - 06.2019

Assistant Vice President

ABNXCESS
02.2013 - 10.2016

Assistant Manager

LEGENDA EDUCATION GROUP
02.2011 - 02.2013

Senior HR Executive

NILAI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
10.2008 - 11.2010

Human Resources & Admin Officer

INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
03.2000 - 10.2008

Master - Human Resource Management

Open University Malaysia (OUM)

Diploma - Business Management

MOPAR School of Business
SUBASHINI RAMASAMY