Sonia Lim

Let me explain to you why this made me aspire to be a Human Resources Professional. 

Picture this: 

If the garden is the company, the plants are the employees, then I envision myself as the gardener.

Participating in numerous events ranging from the Human Resource Symposium 2019 to volunteering at an eldercare, Singapore Polytechnic has sufficiently prepared me for my future endeavours. 

Gaining new knowledge and skills has become a passion for me. I did not let the pandemic put my learning to a standstill. Recently, I obtained over 20 Coursera certificates. These are some skills and expertise that I have gained during my previous years:

- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Intelligence
- Problem Solving 
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
- Positivity
- Teamwork

As I pursue a degree in Business Management, I am eager to perfect these skills and provide the development for each plant to grow to its full potential allowing the garden to flourish.

Nimbly Technologies
Human Resources (HR) Intern Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
• Sourced over 100 candidates via LinkedIn internationally strengthening candidate pipeline and diversity
• Screened over 150 resumes to identify potential candidates
• Conducted phone screenings and scheduled interviews with international candidates efficiently
• Identified stronger Human Resources interns through effective screenings and interviews
• Led employee engagement activities for international virtual teams as part of talent engagement
• Enhanced employee recognition program by brainstorming various ways to reward employees
• Supported People Operations team with administrative responsibilities

Security & Risk Solutions Pte Ltd
Human Resources Intern Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
• Managed day-to-day operations by providing support on administrative duties, confidential human resource matters 
such as personal files and special projects
• Screened at least 50 candidates and supported the end-end recruitment process
• Navigated MOM portal for Work passes, National Service Pay claim, Government Paid Leaves and COVID travel portals
• Managed complaints and grievance procedures through effective communications across all stakeholders and taking 
detailed case attendance notes
• Generated 300 Letters of Employment for both part-time and full-time employees
• Optimised data relevancy and efficiency by keying in employee's information into the HR system for payroll
• Drafted corporate sustainability research paper and clinched highest corporate sustainability score for contract
• Proposed and implemented 3 HR initiatives (e.g., employee of the month, vision board and employee recognition programme)
• Collaborated in labour relations by ensuring eligible staff are unionised, assisted with union signing ceremony, participated in a mediation session and drafting of collective agreement
• Communicated with IT department to digitalise HR platform of company for business transformation in going paperless

Singapore Management University
Bachelor of Business Management Aug 2021 - Aug 2025
• Member of SMU Inspirar Community Service Project
• Member of SMU YMCA (UNI-Y) Project Enreach Community Service Project

Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
• CCA Gold with honours
• CCA: NYAA club
• Student Consultant for Decision Science Agency Pte Ltd
• Class Treasurer in 2018, Class Leader in 2019 and Deputy Class Representative in 2020
• GPA: 3.75/4.00