Sonia Rai

Sonia Rai Singapore Citizen | Chinese - |-| Linkedin Sonia Rai Professional Summary Strategic and results-driven HR Business Partner (HRBP) with 14+ years of international experience across diverse industries and HR functions. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive organizational success, workforce planning, and leadership development. Adept at coaching business leaders on talent strategies, organizational effectiveness, and change management in high-growth environments. Passionate about enhancing employee experience, fostering engagement, and driving data-driven HR decision-making to support business objectives. Professional Experience Corporate Secretarial Executive | April 2025 - current - Manage corporate secretarial duties for multiple clients in compliance with ACRA regulations. - Prepare and file annual returns, resolutions, and statutory documents via BizFile+. - Maintain statutory registers and support incorporation, strike-offs, and company changes. - Liaise with clients and authorities on governance and compliance matters. HRBP/Group HR Manager Red Alpha Cybersecurity Pte Ltd | April 2024 – March 2025 - Partnered with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. - Advised leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning to build a resilient organization. - Led talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management to drive a high-performance culture. - Designed and implemented leadership development programs, enhancing managerial effectiveness. - Developed competency frameworks that improved leadership capabilities and succession planning. - Spearheaded initiatives that reduced employee turnover through targeted engagement and retention strategies. Group HR Manager & HR Business Resources Partner Canopy Pte Ltd | August 2021 - March 2024 - Acted as a strategic HRBP for a fintech startup, supporting workforce growth across eight countries with 75 employees. - Developed and executed talent growth strategies, leadership coaching, and organizational design improvements. - Partnered with leadership to drive cultural transformation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. - Led HR analytics and reporting to guide data-driven HR decisions and optimize workforce planning. - Launched an employee engagement platform, increasing participation in company initiatives. - Spearheaded HR system integrations across regions, improving process efficiency. HRBP/ HR Manager EQCOMS Technology | September 2020 - August 2021 - Provided HRBP advisory to leadership on policies, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. - Managed compensation and benefits, HR analytics, and compliance for a 30-person team. - Implemented a mentorship program, increasing employee engagement and satisfaction. - Championed performance management improvements, enhancing employee development and retention. Regional HR Business Partner OSI Systems Inc. | January 2017 - December 2019 - Served as a strategic HRBP across nine countries, supporting a workforce of 200 employees. - Led workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning initiatives. - Advised leadership on change management, cultural transformation, and HR policy optimization. - Directed regional HR reporting and analytics to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Senior HR Business Partner Hill+Knowlton Strategies | July 2015 - June 2016 - Partnered with senior leadership to design and implement HR strategies that drove business performance. - Led talent acquisition and workforce planning efforts, improving hiring efficiency and retention rates. - Developed a performance management framework, boosting organizational productivity. - Launched employee engagement initiatives that enhanced company culture and participation. Human Resources Business Partner Ashland Inc. | August 2010 - June 2015 - Provided HRBP support for a global specialty materials, engine oil and water treatment company, managing a workforce of 90 employees. - Designed and executed mobility programs , talent development, and employee relations strategies. - Enhanced onboarding processes, reducing new hire ramp-up time. - Led workforce analytics and HR reporting to support leadership decision-making. Education & Qualifications Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Diploma in Business Administration Languages English (Native) Chinese (Conversational) References Available upon request. Skills HR Business Partnering & Leadership Advisory Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Performance Management & Succession Planning HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies Learning & Development Programs Change Management & Organizational Development Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives Compensation & Benefits Administration Global Mobility & Expatriate Management HRIS Systems Policy Development & Employment Law Stakeholder Management & Crossfunctional Collaboration Regional HR Operations (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong , Australia, UK, Dubai, Vietnam, Russia, Taiwan, India, Myanmar, US, China)