Samchhaiya Srey, Mr.
💼 Senior HR & Admin Manager | 🤝 Strategic Business Partner
⚙️ Expertise in HRIS Transformation (SAP, Workday, BIPO) & Org. Dev.
📞 (+855) 11 606 867 | ✉️ samchhaiya.s@gmail.com | 🏆Key Achievements
📍 Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 👤 LinkedIn Profile | 📅 DoB: 24-Sept-1992
🎯 Application for: HR Admin Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Strategic HR Leader & Change Architect with over 11 years of experience driving organizational transformation and human capital excellence across high-growth sectors. Samchhaiya is a specialist in operationalizing HR strategy through the seamless integration of advanced HCM ecosystems—including SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and BIPO. A decisive leader who bridges the gap between complex labor regulations and agile business needs, he excels at designing high-efficiency HR workflows and robust internal control frameworks that ensure compliance while scaling at pace. With a multidisciplinary background in an MBA and legal studies, Samchhaiya is uniquely positioned to modernize HR operations, optimize total rewards, and build high-performance cultures across the competitive Southeast Asian market.
Period of Employment: 11-Dec-2025 –Now
Position: HR & ADMIN Lead (Oversee all HR, Administrative, Facility and HRMS system)
Company: Buymed (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (Pharmaceutical) cluster with Vietnam Headquarters
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Reason of Leaving: Company is Active.
Key achievements: Managed the successful launch of a new employer brand tagline, increasing social media engagement and candidate attraction. Successfully executed the 2025 Year-End Party for over 200+ employees, achieving high engagement scores and reinforcing company culture. Delivered high-velocity recruitment goals, scaling the workforce by 40% within six months while maintaining a streamlined 30-day time-to-fill average to support rapid Southeast Asian expansion.
Type of Key Report: Turnover report & Turnover Cost report.
Duties and responsibilities:
HR Operations
o Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, organization chart, and HRIS/employee database.
o Oversee end-to-end recruitment from posting to onboarding
o Support managers with performance review cycles, KPI setting, feedback, and handling performance/behavior issues.
o Drive employee engagement activities
CnB Operations
o Coordinate monthly payroll input: attendance, overtime, allowances, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to Finance
o Ensure compliance with statutory requirements on social insurance, PIT, labor contracts, and related C&B obligations.
o Prepare C&B-related reports and analysis for management review.
Administration & Office Operations
o Oversee day-to-day office operations including cleaning, meeting room management, and general office upkeep.
o Manage contracts and performance of external vendors (office services, security, maintenance, landlords, etc.).
o Coordinate procurement of office equipment, furniture, and basic IT assets in alignment with Finance/IT
Period of Employment: 01-Jul-2024 –30-Jun-2025 (1 year – fixed term contract)
Position: HR Business Partner
Company: Pernod Ricard (Cambodge) Co., Ltd. (Wine & Spirits) cluster with Vietnam office
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Reason of Leaving: Company is Closed.
Key achievements: I achieved a 100% incident-free safety record, with zero OHS cases reported. I also maintained zero tolerance for any warnings or penalties from competent authorities. On the administrative side, I consistently achieved a 120% payroll deadline, with zero late or inaccurate reports.
Type of Key Report: Rolling for cash report
Duties and responsibilities:
o Strategic HR Alignment: Develop and execute HR strategies that align with Pernod Ricard Cambodge’s wines and spirits business objectives, ensuring HR initiatives drive market growth.
o Talent Acquisition Planning: Strategize and implement recruitment plans to attract top talent for sales, marketing, and distribution roles, optimizing hiring efficiency.
o Employee Relations Strategy: Design and execute plans to resolve workplace issues and foster a positive culture, enhancing employee morale and collaboration.
o Performance Management Execution: Create and implement evaluation frameworks to strategically improve productivity through targeted performance metrics.
o Training and Development Strategy: Plan and roll out training programs to enhance customer engagement and brand knowledge, aligning with business priorities.
o Workforce Planning Execution: Develop and execute staffing and succession plans to meet strategic business needs and support long-term growth.
o HR Metrics and Retention Strategy: Strategically monitor HR trends and execute data-driven plans to optimize processes and improve employee retention.
Period of Employment: 03-Feb-2020 —31-Oct-2023 (3 year 9 months)
Position: HR Manager Promoted to Senior HR Manager
Company: AEON Cambodia Co., Ltd. (AEON Retails)
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Reason of Leaving: Better Prospect
Key achievements: I streamlined HR processes by digitizing operations, which reduced manual workload by 30% and saved $540 per quarter. I also boosted productivity by launching an MBO program and successfully recruited and onboarded over 573 new employees for the AEON 3 expansion, while simultaneously enhancing OHS and healthcare policies.
Type of Key Report: Productivity report, OSH report, Recruitment Ad-hoc report, manpower report.
Duties and responsibilities:
o Strategic HR Alignment: Develop and execute HR strategies to support AEON Cambodia’s retail and supermarket expansion goals, driving business growth.
o Talent Acquisition Strategy: Plan and implement recruitment strategies for retail roles, optimizing job postings, interviews, and onboarding processes.
o Policy Development Execution: Strategically design and enforce HR policies that align with Cambodian labor laws and AEON’s “Customer First” philosophy.
o Employee Relations Planning: Create and execute plans to resolve grievances and foster a positive retail workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement.
o Performance Management Strategy: Develop and implement evaluation systems to strategically boost productivity and customer service performance.
o Training and Development Execution: Plan and roll out training programs to enhance customer service, sales, and operational skills, aligned with business objectives.
Compliance and Data Strategy: Strategically ensure regulatory compliance and execute HR data management plans to deliver actionable metrics for decision-making.
Position: Deputy Human Resources Manager
Company: KDN Solutions and Engineering Co., Ltd. (MEP Industry)
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Reason of Leaving: Better Prospect
Key achievements: I streamlined HR operations by reducing time-to-hire by 25% and increasing team goal achievement by 20%. My efforts also improved employee relations, leading to a 15% decrease in grievances and a 30% growth in team capacity through strategic workforce planning.
Type of Key Report: Recruitment report, payroll report.
Duties and responsibilities:
o Strategic Recruitment Planning: Develop and execute strategies to source and interview technical talent for engineering roles, optimizing recruitment efficiency.
o Onboarding and Training Strategy: Plan and implement onboarding and technical training programs to align with engineering project goals.
o Employee Relations Strategy: Create and execute plans to address grievances and foster a collaborative culture within technical teams.
o Policy Compliance Execution: Strategically develop and enforce HR policies that comply with labor laws and engineering regulations.
o Performance Management Planning: Design and implement project-based evaluation and reward systems to enhance technical team performance.
o Workforce Planning Execution: Strategically analyze and execute staffing plans to support engineering project objectives and growth.
HR Data Management Strategy: Plan and execute HR data management processes to maintain records and deliver actionable metrics for decision-making.
KEY SKILLS
o Strategic HR Planning
o Workforce Forecasting
o Talent Acquisition Strategy
o HR Metrics Analysis
o Employee Relations Management
o Change Management Leadership
o Performance Optimization
o Policy Compliance Strategy
o Training Program Development
o Employee Engagement Strategy
EDUCATION
Institution: National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (NIEI)
Major: Business Administration (MBA)
Degree: Master’s degree
Period: 2022—2024 (Graduated)
Thesis: POLICY FRAMEWORK ON KHQR SETTLEMENT SYSTEM: Impact on Cambodia’s economic
s GPA: 3.18
Institution: Asia Euro University (AEU)
Major: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Degree: Bachelor’s degree
Period: 2015—2018 (Graduated)
Thesis: Teaching Practicum / GPA: 2.86
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATES
Certification Name: Hygiene, Safety and First Aid Course
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (Kingdom of Cambodia)
Recipient Organization: KDN Solution & Engineering Co., Ltd
Recipient Name: Ms. Srey Samchhaiya
Completion Date: May 26, 2017
Certification Name: Cert Prep: Scrum Master
Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning (PMI Registered Provider #4101)
Recipient: Samchhaiya Srey
Completion Date: October 31, 2019
PDUs/Contact Hours: 1.25
Certification Name: Certificate of Completion: TDT Cultural Diversity
Issuing Organization: Teledirect Telecommerce
Issue Date: January 5, 2019
Certification Name: Bi-weekly Policy Update Knowledge Check (August)
Issuing Organization: Teledirect Telecommerce (now TDCX)
Completion Date: August 26, 2019
Certification Name: TDTH_FBCO_Information Security
Issuing Organization: Teledirect Telecommerce (TDCX)
Completion Date: April 19, 2019
Certification Name: Project Management: International Projects
Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning (PMI Registered Provider #4101)
Completion Date: October 30, 2019
PDUs/Contact Hours: 1.00
Certification Name: Project Management: International Projects
Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning
Issue Date: October 30, 2019
CPE Credits: 2.00
NASBA Registry ID: #140940
PUBLICATIONS
MBA Thesis: POLICY FRAMEWORK ON KHQR SETTLEMENT SYSTEM: Impact on Cambodia’s economic
Research Visit: National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:
Available upon request.
Cover Letter
Samchhaiya Srey, Mr.
📞 (+855) 11 606 867 | (+855) 979 1234 90
✉️ samchhaiya.s@gmail.com
To: Company
Application for: HR Admin Manager
Email: address of company's email
Dear Ms./Mr,
I am writing to express my interest in the HR Admin Manager position at Company. With a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business objectives, I am confident that my experience in driving operational excellence, fostering positive workplace cultures, and supporting company growth will be a valuable asset to your team.
At my previous roles, I have consistently delivered results that directly contributed to company success. At AEON Cambodia, I streamlined HR processes by digitizing operations, which reduced manual workload by 30% and saved $540 quarterly. I also successfully recruited and onboarded over 573 employees for a major expansion, while also enhancing OHS and healthcare policies.
At KDN Solutions and Engineering, I optimized HR operations, resulting in a 25% reduction in time-to-hire and a 20% increase in team goal achievement. My focus on employee relations also led to a 15% decrease in grievances and a 30% growth in team capacity through strategic workforce planning.
Furthermore, during my time at Pernod Ricard Cambodge, I maintained an impeccable record of compliance and efficiency. I achieved a 100% incident-free safety record with zero OHS cases, and consistently met payroll deadlines, ensuring zero late or inaccurate reports.
My experience in various industries, from retail and engineering to wines and spirits, has equipped me with a versatile skill set in strategic HR management, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. I am eager to bring this expertise to your team and contribute to Company's continued success.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I have attached my resume for your review and look forward to discussing this opportunity further.
Sincerely,
Samchhaiya Srey