Dynamic Head of Human Resources with robust experience in strategizing and executing innovative HR solutions that drive business objectives. Proven track record in delivering positive outcomes for diverse industries including FMCG, Electronics, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, and Automotive Finance. Adept at translating business visions into HR initiatives that fuel competitive growth, while sourcing top-tier talent for pivotal roles. Exceptional negotiation skills complemented by a talent for leading high-performing teams and developing strategic HR programs.
Hi, I’m
KANCHANA SOONTHORNSITTIPONG
Bangkok
Summary
Overview
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Philip Morris Thailand
Manager Workplace Experience
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to elevate the workplace experience, cultivating an environment that employees are passionate about, aime at improving employee engagement and well-being.
- Manage the Workplace Experience team, vendors, and service providers to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of our workplaces
- Design collaborative workspaces and evolve workplace configuration to enhance employee performance, productivity, and satisfaction
- Lead the attainment of Green Office Certification "Gold Level," continuously developing strategies to enhance environmental policies, communication, training, waste management, energy, and green procurement.
- Own the responsibility for reporting and setting objectives for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, managing all utility data for the annual GHG dashboard.
- Manage the workplace experience budget efficiently and effectively, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Lead efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace, fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and respected
- Maximize the value and performance of the real estate portfolio by analyzing costs, assessing risks, and implementing best practices
- Oversee all real estate activities, including site selection, acquisition, lease management, and disposition of properties
- Lead construction and design projects by representing local needs, partnering with COEs for agreed roles and responsibilities. Plan and complete move-in activities, including implementing change management and communication plans
- Lead company information and cross functional team, Hard copy record management(HCRM) system ensuring records were created, achieved, disposed according to retention schedule and legal requirements.
Philip Morris Thailand: Tobacco
HR Business Partner
05.2018 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Played a pivotal role in shaping workforce culture, aligning HR strategies with corporate vision.
- Developed and executed People & Culture initiatives, enhancing leadership impact.
- Sustained employee motivation through strategic engagement
- Streamlined talent management processes, identifying talent gaps and formulating career development plans.
- Provided regular coaching and development follow-ups with functional heads.
- Monitored and facilitated change management, maintaining clear communication for practical implementation.
- Orchestrated team-building activities, bolstering collaboration and employee engagement.
- Executed strategies to boost employee satisfaction and retention rates effectively.
Philip Morris Thailand : Tobacco
Manager HR Projects
05.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Implemented Fast Forward innovative start-up methodologies aligned with corporate transformation goals.
- Orchestrated HR projects focusing on flexible benefits , L&D, D&I, HR policy and practices of Equal Salary Certification(ESC), uphold international standards.
- Utilized and communicated application platforms effectively through strategic business vision.
PZ Cussons (Thailand): FMCG
Head of Human Resources
06.2008 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Acted as HR Country Head to advice, coach, consult and provide appropriate guidance to local business leaders and leadership team to execute in in the application of HR to all aspects of the operation of the business.
- Provided strategic support to leadership during critical restructuring phases, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Developed the new working process and modified organization structure to serve business needs.
- Led and advised communication a whole site and engaged employee, facilitated together business leader people strategic workshop, business quarterly reviews, communication plans
- Facilitated talent profile, talent grid assessment and talent development pipeline, career discussion succession plan and development plan for talent and successor.
- Led and designed for implementation of total employee engagement and retention that link to BU and COE (Talent/Reward, HR Share Services)
- Led Performance management process and facilitated performance calibration rating also ensured consistent application of performance corrective action for mid-year and annual review process
- Facilitated a series of workshops focused on advanced management skills, resulting in improved team performance and productivity and leadership development program, management skills.
- Designed and ensured training development process on annual training plan and effectiveness measurement regarding to a training roadmap
- Led and facilitated job description, job evaluation and grading via Mercer methodology
- Set up salary structure and benefits to market competitiveness.
- Developed and implemented sales incentive programs tailored for Modern Trade, enhancing sales team motivation and performance.
- Instituted a technical skills-based pay system to elevate manufacturing productivity, aligning employee compensation with skill acquisition and process efficiency.
- Ensured and advised sustainability for all HR management & administration, talent acquisition, employee relation, HR services and Legal.
PZ Cussons (Thailand) Ltd. FMCG
Head of Human Resources Thailand & HRBP Supply Chain Hub Asia - (Project)
07.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Led work with consultant of technical team for Asia project- Technical Skill Development to create and validate skills
- Designed framework and facilitated Thailand and Indonesia Individual Development plan in focus areas.
PZ Cussons (Thailand) Ltd. FMCG
Factory HR Manager
07.2005 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Oversaw people Supply Chain business start-up as a new bar soap centre & production plant project in Thailand
- Reviewed recruitment, benefits, rules & regulations and all HR policies and practices
- Monitored HR team for factory and facilitated change that impact to employee engagement through communication, development
- Conducted training program in plant e.g
- Annual training plan & follow up program
- Facilitated Leadership and teamwork development sessions
- Led and consulted to department leaders to develop coaching skills, performance planning & appraisal
- Reviewed and consulted employee regulations and any agreements/negotiations.
Thai Auto Sales Co., Ltd (IZUZU Leasing) Automotive Finance
Human Resources & General Affairs Manager
06.2004 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Led and implemented compensation project Automotive Finance - job matching, job evaluation, salary survey, salary structure by Mercer consultant
- Set up new HR team and implement training and development system for sales and non-sale employee e.g
- Customer services, project management, English development program
- Managed and oversaw administration in the office, arrange board of shareholder meeting
- Frequently monitored labour legislation and informed the company about any relevant changes, leave administration, payroll and services.
Rohm Integrated Semiconductor (Thailand) Ltd. Electronics Manufacturing
Human Resources Manager
10.2000 - 02.2004
Job overview
- Developed and executed HR strategies and implementation plans link to business priorities
- Managed and supervised all HR functions, recruitment, training and development, employee relations, compensation, rules & regulations, employee activities
- Defined and led recruitment projects, reduced time to hire to support business expansion, employee branding and proactive sourcing
- Worked closely with Japanese as partner with management to address day-to-day HR operations
- In consultation with line managers, followed up individual development needs and sourced external training provision as and when required
- Monitored employee budget and spending against budget
- Managed and proposed salary reviews, salary structure, and bonus and benefit survey
- Delivered monthly report on employee recruitment, staff turnover, absenteeism analysis and countermeasure
- Managed investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters in conjunction with the senior manager handle issued employee misconduct and labour issued
- Monitored legal developments and advised management on compliance and risk factors
- Planned people budget annually, update and track people implementation.
Crown Seal Public Company Limited, Packaging Manufacturing
C&B, Recruitment Manager
07.1997 - 10.1999
Job overview
- Managed day to day recruitment, interview, test, and sourcing
- Delivered campus recruitment; work in close to technical college
- Facilitated Job description project for whole group company
- Checked and consolidated payroll and payment
- Supported and prepared employee information due to Unions negotiations.
AMD (Thailand) Ltd IC Manufacturing (US)
HR Specialist
07.1994 - 01.1996
Job overview
- Gathered and analyzed market data to measure the competitiveness of the Board's compensation and benefits package and make recommendations
- Coordinated and monitored the annual salary review process
- Ensured job description updated and completed for all positions
- Administered and updated employee data and prepared presentation employee statistic report, staff turnover analysis.
Asian Stanley International Co. Ltd. Semiconductor Manufacturing
Assistant HR Supervisor
08.1991 - 06.1994
Job overview
- Administered all recruitment functions search and screening, interviewed and all jobs offer both internal and external recruitment
- Administered time attendance, overtime and payroll calculation and report
- Conducted and supported employee welfare and social security and provident fund
- Facilitated orientation for new employee, exited interview and delivered monthly report to executive director
- Investigated on misconduct rules and regulation
- Led employee activities and communication e.g
- Monday meeting, Sport day, New Year party.
Education
Kasetsart UniversityBangkok, Thailand
Master of Arts from Public Administration
01.2001
University Overview
GPA: 3.98
Thammasat University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
01.1991
University Overview
GPA: 2.98
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Effective Communication
- Coaching
- Talent management & succession development
- Performance management
- Competency development
- Problems solving
- Lean manufacturing
- Change management
- Learning & development
- Compensation/payroll
- Job evaluation/Grading -Mercer
- Labour agreements
- Hiring/ Recruiting
- Employee engagement
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Green Office Certification, Gold level of 1st implementation in 2023.
- Optimized space management, elaborated Smart work support during Covid. Led cost saving in WX management 3 MB.
- Harmonize employee working terms & conditions start up project in 2009
- The Best leadership award from MD
- The Best achievement global award of Embedding new core Value, CANDO.
- Lead Technical/Functional Skills Development for Asia project
- Recruitment delivery for new factory on time in full
- Competency development & implementation
- Performance management implementation
- Talent & succession management, Employee engagement
- Restructuring & reorganizations business
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Guest speaker and membership to HR forum Performance Management for Rangsit Human Resort Management.
- Certificate in Talent Engagement & Retention by Dr. William Rothwel
- Organizational Design by Deloitte consultant
- L&D Network workshop in UK, Indonesia, Thailand Seville consulting wave course & Aptitude assessment course in UK
- Competency workshop by UK consultant Leadership development by UK external consultant
- Performance Management Organizational Development, Hay consultant
- Compensation work shop (TMA)
- Career Succession Planning The Heart of Coaching (ITD)
- People Transformation The Path to Turn Down the Downturn(PMAT)
- KPIs (Law Business Centre)
- Competencies of work (Accuray)
- Supervisory skill Management (DDI)
- Rational Manager (Kepner Tregoe)
- Business presentations in Japan
- Position evaluation, grading & Salary (Mercer)
- Representing Thailand on Global HR strategy workshop in UK
- 5 Year plan strategy workshop Business meetings in Indonesia
- Strategy workshops for international & local businesses
- Global NPD process development workshop Team building Events for site integration
- ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, GMP, OHSAS 18001 Internal Audit
- Sales Negotiation Skills
- People Link, Oracle, SAP
- GMP implementation team
- Lean workshop
Personal Information
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/26/68
Timeline
Manager Workplace Experience
Philip Morris Thailand
01.2021 - Current
HR Business Partner
Philip Morris Thailand: Tobacco
05.2018 - 12.2020
Manager HR Projects
Philip Morris Thailand : Tobacco
05.2017 - 05.2018
Head of Human Resources Thailand & HRBP Supply Chain Hub Asia - (Project)
PZ Cussons (Thailand) Ltd. FMCG
07.2013 - 06.2014
Head of Human Resources
PZ Cussons (Thailand): FMCG
06.2008 - 05.2017
Factory HR Manager
PZ Cussons (Thailand) Ltd. FMCG
07.2005 - 05.2008
Human Resources & General Affairs Manager
Thai Auto Sales Co., Ltd (IZUZU Leasing) Automotive Finance
06.2004 - 06.2005
Human Resources Manager
Rohm Integrated Semiconductor (Thailand) Ltd. Electronics Manufacturing
10.2000 - 02.2004
C&B, Recruitment Manager
Crown Seal Public Company Limited, Packaging Manufacturing
07.1997 - 10.1999
HR Specialist
AMD (Thailand) Ltd IC Manufacturing (US)
07.1994 - 01.1996
Assistant HR Supervisor
Asian Stanley International Co. Ltd. Semiconductor Manufacturing
08.1991 - 06.1994
Kasetsart University
Master of Arts from Public Administration
Thammasat University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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