Alumni

Cheng Cheng Tay

Career Path: Human Resource Director at Oaktree Accounting & Corporate Solutions and, Operation Director at Jupiter Recruitment Agency
Location: Singapore

I began my career in Human Resource (HR) since the late 1990s after graduation. Over the years, I had accumulated experience in all HR functions (Compensation & Benefit, Recruitment & Retention, Training & Development) for an array of companies.

Being a HR professional is an exciting and rewarding pathway. From being a pioneer to US MNC seeking to start-up in Singapore, to established firms in ASEAN and Asia Pacific, working in diversified working cultures had contributed much to my career and personal growth.

What are you doing now?

I am currently offering my expertise in Oaktree Accounting & Corporate Solutions as a HR director, specialising in HR Advisory, consulting and payroll matters.
Concurrently, I hold the position of a Operations Director for Jupiter Recruitment Agency, providing talent solutions for employers and companies.

What was it about Northumbria that made you decide to study here?

Recognition and the excitement!

What was it like studying at Northumbria?

My education at Northumbria was a mixture of distance learning and on-site campus. A fulfilling journey, the education forms the foundation of my early day career and had equipped me with key knowledge and skills to excel.

How connected was your course with industry?

Yes, indeed. The course was highly relevant to the my eventual career. Even after more than 20 years after graduation, there are still bits of knowledge that are still applicable in the course of my present career.

Which skills/knowledge did you learn on your course that you use most now throughout your career?

While technical knowledge certainly is useful as a foundation, the most applicable skills that remain relevant will be soft skills acquired during my course.