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Leadership And Community Involvement
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TESINTHA PRESEENA NANTHAN

TESINTHA PRESEENA NANTHAN

Global HR Operations | Talent Acquisition | Employee Experience | Compliance (APAC & EMEA)
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Strategic and results-driven HR professional with international experience across APAC and EMEA, currently leading HR and office operations for Admirals (Asia). Proven expertise in aligning people strategies with business goals, managing end-to-end HR operations, and driving employee engagement across diverse regulatory environments. Skilled in global HR strategy, training, and lifecycle processes, with a background in biomedical science and SHRM certification in progress—bringing analytical rigor and a people-first approach to every solution.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

HR Specialist & Office Administrator

Admirals
10.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Led full-cycle recruitment across Asia and EMEA regions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and seamless onboarding.
  • Managed comprehensive employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, benefits administration, international relocations, offboarding, and visa/work pass compliance.
  • Coordinated global performance management cycles, including goal setting, feedback collection, and development planning.
  • Supported global L&D efforts by tracking certifications, organizing training logistics, and managing team-building initiatives.
  • Ensured compliance with local labor laws and global HR policies; oversaw license renewals and statutory requirements.
  • Prepared and submitted payroll data accurately, working closely with finance to ensure timely disbursement.
  • Crafted and distributed internal communications such as quarterly newsletters, HR updates, and engagement materials.
  • Oversaw end-to-end office operations: vendor management, inventory, licensing compliance, and space/facility planning.
  • Led global office management operations, including vendor coordination, supply chain oversight, licensing compliance, and workspace planning, ensuring alignment across regions.
  • Conducted Jira-based ticket handling for HR and admin requests and aligned global office practices.


Key Achievements:

  • Reduced average time-to-hire from 120 to 30 days by streamlining recruitment workflows and leveraging Workable.
  • Maintained 100% data accuracy in BambooHR, contributing to audit readiness and timely business license renewals.
  • Created and distributed 4 global newsletters, achieving a 90% read rate and increasing HR visibility.
  • Launched milestone recognition initiatives (e.g., work anniversaries), improving engagement scores by 15%.
  • Supported 10 international relocations, including visa documentation and seamless onboarding.
  • Led team-building and corporate events that received 100% satisfaction ratings in post-event surveys.
  • Identified financial discrepancies during internal review, uncovering a prior accounting irregularity that led to the recovery of misappropriated company funds.


Tools & Platforms: Jira, Confluence, BambooHR, Swingvy, Workable, FiTek

Education

Masters of Laboratory Medicine - Laboratory Science

Royal Melbourne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Medical Science

Royal Melbourne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Biomedical Sciences

Monash University
Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
04.2001 -

South Australian Matriculation - Science

Taylor's University Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Employee Lifecycle Management

Performance Management

HRIS & ATS Systems (BambooHR, Workable, Swingvy)

Labor Law & Compliance (APAC/EMEA)

Employee Engagement & Retention

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Learning & Development

Office & Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Visa & Work Pass Processing

Other Experience (Prior to HR Transition)

Dorevitch Pathology, Melbourne, Australia
Medical Laboratory Technician 2021-2023

Medical Laboratory Assistant 2021

  • Supervised lab operations and mentored junior staff.
  • Developed and implemented quality control processes.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance and accurate documentation.


Lactalis, Melbourne, Australia
QA Assistant & Lab Tech Mar 2021

  • Conducted GMP audits and microbiological testing.
  • Reported and analyzed data for cross-site compliance.

Leadership And Community Involvement

  • Vice President, Laboratory Medicine Postgrad Association, RMIT University

Led peer engagement initiatives, organized academic events, and supported student advocacy.

  • Student Voice Rep, RMIT University

Collaborated with academic staff to improve student experience through feedback channels.

  • Under-18 Netball Coach, Melbourne (2017–2019)

Mentored and coached youth, fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth over 2+ years.

  • Jazz Dancer, Monash Dance Club (2014–2016)

Professional Developments And Certifications

  • SHRM Certification (In Progress) – Exam Scheduled Dec 2025
  • HR 2-in-1 for Beginners: Employment Act & Payroll Management – October 2024
  • Train the Trainer Certification, Malaysia – August 2024
  • Member of Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists, Australia – 2019–2023

Certification

SHRM Certification

Timeline

SHRM Certification

12-2025

HR 2-in-1 for Beginners: Employment Act & Payroll Management

11-2025

Member, Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists

01-2025

Train the Trainer Certification

08-2024

HR Specialist & Office Administrator

Admirals
10.2023 - Current

Masters of Laboratory Medicine - Laboratory Science

Royal Melbourne University of Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Medical Science

Royal Melbourne University of Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Biomedical Sciences

Monash University
04.2001 -

South Australian Matriculation - Science

Taylor's University Subang Jaya
04.2001 -
TESINTHA PRESEENA NANTHANGlobal HR Operations | Talent Acquisition | Employee Experience | Compliance (APAC & EMEA)