Winnie Yap
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Senior Human Resources & Administration Manager with over 24 years of experience in multinational organizations. Extensive expertise in HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Performance Management, HR Compliance, Office Administration, and Facilities Management. Proven success in partnering with senior leadership across Malaysia and ASEAN to improve operational efficiency, strengthen employee engagement, and deliver strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Stryker Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Kuala Lumpur
02.2000 - 12.2023
- Managed the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
- Managed Compensation & Benefits, conducted salary benchmarking, and facilitated annual salary reviews to ensure competitive compensation.
- Partnered with senior business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Led Learning & Development, HRDF administration, and employee development programs.
- Developed HR policies and ensured compliance with Malaysian employment legislation.
- Managed Workday HRIS, employee records, HR reporting, and organizational charts.
- Led employee engagement and organisational development initiatives, fostering a positive work environment and promoting employee retention.
- Organised employee engagement programs and recognition initiatives, enhancing workplace culture through impactful company events.
- Assisted with HR operations throughout Malaysia and ASEAN to ensure smooth processes.
- Oversaw office administration, facilities, procurement, tenancy, and vendor management.
- Coordinated internal and external audits, including SOX, ISO, GDPR, and PDPA.
- Received Pacific Region Achievement Award in 2004 for outstanding contributions.
- Awarded Best Sales Support Award for Korea ASEAN region in 2010 for exemplary service.
Administrative Executive
Farlim Group of Companies
06.1999 - 02.2000
- Streamlined office administration and procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated quotations, purchase orders, and invoice processing to ensure timely supplier payments.
- Organised correspondence and filing systems while delivering effective customer service.
- Assisted with daily office tasks, including managing vendor communications.
Property Executive
Li-Foong Group of Companies
01.1996 - 06.1999
- Coordinated maintenance, inspections, and service providers to ensure timely resolution of property issues.
- Managed property administration and tenant relations to enhance tenant satisfaction.
- Prepared management reports and addressed customer enquiries to provide clear communication and support to stakeholders.
Administrative Assistant
Lion Group of Companies
01.1993 - 06.1995
- Prepared reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and travel arrangements.
- Coordinated office activities and streamlined filing systems to enhance organisation.
- Assisted Business Development Manager with administrative tasks and secretarial support to facilitate operations.
Education
Regent School of Economics - Computer Science / Information Technology
Regent School of Economics
SPM -
Sekolah Menengah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Gemas, Negeri SembilanSkills
- Human Resources Management
- HR Business Partnering
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Compensation & Benefits
- Learning & Development
- Performance Management
- HR Policies & Compliance
- Workday HRIS
- Administrative Leadership
- Vendor Management
- Budget Planning
- Project Management
- Employee Engagement
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
Languages
English
Malay
Mandarin
Cantonese
Custom
- Pacific Region Achievement Award (2004)
- Best Sales Support Award – Korea ASEAN (2010)
Timeline
Associate Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Stryker Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
02.2000 - 12.2023
Administrative Executive
Farlim Group of Companies
06.1999 - 02.2000
Property Executive
Li-Foong Group of Companies
01.1996 - 06.1999
Administrative Assistant
Lion Group of Companies
01.1993 - 06.1995
Regent School of Economics - Computer Science / Information Technology
Regent School of Economics
SPM -
Sekolah Menengah Tuanku Abdul Rahman