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Lubna Albar

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Versatile HR and People Enablement Specialist with 8+ years experience.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values a people-first approach, fostering growth and collaboration.

I am a versatile HR and People Enablement Specialist with over 8 years of progressive experience in People Development, Immigration Compliance, Global Mobility, and Stakeholder Engagement. My career has been marked by a successful track record in global remote-first environments, including scale-ups and Big 4 firms. I excel in delivering scalable people processes, driving onboarding excellence, and ensuring global compliance, making me a trusted advisor to both employees and leadership teams.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to manage cross-functional projects that enhance the employee experience and promote operational efficiency. My proactive problem-solving skills and hands-on experience in training operations, employee lifecycle support, and vendor coordination position me as an ideal candidate to lead PeopleOps in fast-growing, globally distributed teams. I am passionate about improving systems and engagement initiatives to create a seamless and empowering employee journey.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Manager – Immigration

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KPMG Singapore

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Spearheaded cross-border immigration advisory for over 100 corporate clients, ensuring compliance with Singapore MOM regulations and global mobility standards. Partnered with internal legal and HR teams to deliver seamless onboarding experiences and align offer terms with regulatory timelines.

Immigration Advisory Global Mobility Compliance Stakeholder Management

People Development Specialist

Velocity Global

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Designed and launched a company-wide mentorship program supporting over 150 employees across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, strengthening engagement and retention. Facilitated over 30 virtual training sessions for internal employees across distributed time zones and functions.

Mentorship

Global Immigration Specialist

Velocity Global

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Solely managed immigration operations for the entire APAC region, supporting onboarding, documentation, and EOR partner coordination. Consistently received over 95% satisfaction ratings in client feedback surveys for outstanding immigration support.

APAC Onboarding

Senior Immigration Consultant

Newland Chase

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Introduced standardized process checklists that improved case consistency and reduced processing errors by 20%. Reviewed and optimized immigration fee structures, improving client trust and clarity.

Process Improvement Immigration Consulting Client Management

Senior Immigration Consultant

Deloitte

Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Developed and conducted onboarding and training programs for new team members, reducing ramp-up time by 30%. Improved operational workflows, cutting turnaround times by 15%.

Onboarding Training Workflow Optimization

Immigration Consultant

Fragomen

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Applied lean methodology to streamline immigration workflows, reducing processing delays by 25%. Developed internal knowledge repositories and templates to support high-volume case management.

Knowledge Management

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Sheffield Offshore Services

Mar 2013 - Present (12 years 3 months)

Led regional recruitment planning across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, supporting over 80 placements. Held consultative meetings with clients to map hiring timelines and align resource needs.

Consultation Business Development Talent Acquisition

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Bradford

BSc (Hons) in International Business and Management, International Business and Management

Grade: Silver Award Recipient

Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in International Business and Management. Focused on core business principles and global management strategies, achieving a Silver Award for academic excellence.

Temasek Polytechnic

Diploma in Law and Management, Law and Management

Grade: Diploma with Merit

Obtained a Diploma in Law and Management, focusing on legal principles and management practices. Graduated with Merit, demonstrating strong academic performance in the field.