Felicia Tay
@feliciatay
Strategic, people-centric HR leader driving regional HR transformation and engagement.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic, people-centric HR leader with over a decade of regional experience across Asia and the Middle East, known for building HR frameworks from the ground up and aligning people strategy with business goals.
I have led regional HR structures covering multiple markets, implemented workforce planning and succession programs, and delivered HR transformation outcomes that improved operational accuracy and reduced administrative turnaround times.
I partner closely with senior stakeholders to harmonise policy, drive HR digitalisation and analytics, and foster a culture of trust and collaboration while mentoring cross-border HR teams to deliver consistent, business-aligned HR services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of HR, Asia & Middle East
Clearstream Banking S.A.
Jul 2025 - Present (3 months)
Built and led a regional HR structure across six markets, standardising policies and governance while delivering a 30% reduction in administrative turnaround time and 100% payroll accuracy through automation and vendor optimization.
Senior HR Team Lead
Michael Page International
Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Served as strategic HR advisor for Greater China, improving benefits and onboarding frameworks to reduce time-to-productivity by 25% and streamline salary review turnaround by 25%.
HR Team Lead
Michael Page International
Oct 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Led HR operations for Greater China, partnering with global HR on engagement and retention programs and managing full employee lifecycle and compliance across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
HR Specialist, China
Michael Page International
Mar 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Managed full employee lifecycle and compliance for China region, supporting engagement, performance and retention initiatives and operational HR processes.
Associate, Business Advisory
GIC Pte Ltd
Jul 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Delivered strategic HR solutions to Private Equity and Tech functions, led a Global Mobility outsourcing project and supported RPA adoption to automate HR processes.
Officer, Talent Acquisition & Advisory
GIC Pte Ltd
May 2015 - May 2016 (1 year)
Supported talent acquisition and advisory across global locations, partnering with business units to deliver recruitment and mobility solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma, Banking & Financial Services
Completed a Diploma in Banking & Financial Services covering foundational banking operations, financial products, and customer service.
RMIT University (Global-SIM)
Bachelor of Business, Management
Completed a Bachelor of Business with a focus on management through RMIT University’s Global-SIM collaboration in Singapore.
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