Socheat Choeun

HR Practitioner

Experienced Human Resources Management professional with demonstrated history in the banking industry. Skilled in Recruiting, Training, HRIS, Performance Management, and Employee Relations. Strong program and project management expertise with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sales and Marketing.

Cambodia
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Work Experience
Credit Officer
Amret MFIKampot
Jan 2009 — Mar 2012
  • Advising clients on financial options and risk management.
  • Analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and repayment histories.
  • Monitoring existing loans to ensure timely repayment and minimize defaults.
  • Evaluating loan applications and recommending approval or rejection.
  • Ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
Finance Executive
Limkokwing University of Creative TechnologyPhnom Penh
Apr 2012 — Jun 2013
  • Oversaw daily office operations for 20 employees
  • Prepared and distributed payroll
  • Drafted correspondence and reports for managers
  • Managed inventory and office supply purchases
  • Negotiated vendor pricing for billing and marketing
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies
  • Prepared monthly income statements
  • Managed daily campus content operations
Senior HR Business Partner
Amret MFISiemreap
Jul 2013 — Feb 2015
  • Developed company personnel policies and employee handbooks
  • Facilitated new-hire orientations
  • Conducted employment verifications and investigations
  • Enforced company policies across all HR activities
  • Managed leave administration and health benefits
  • Established and monitored employee pay scales
  • Offered equitable compensation comparing salaries with market pay
  • Implemented company’s first sourcing tracking system
  • Developed innovative new-employee orientation programs
  • Acted as liaison for employees and insurance carriers
  • Updated HR metrics including turnover and terminations
  • Analyzed employee duties and required skills
Senior Officer, Benefits and Compensation
Amret MFIPhnom Penh
Feb 2015 — Jan 2017
  • Led payroll training for 3 staff members
  • Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication
  • Organized staff orientation and training to promote collaboration
  • Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems
  • Analysed and modified compensation and benefits policies for competitive programs and legal compliance
  • Coordinated staff activities related to employment, compensation and employee relations
  • Handled understaffing, disputes, terminations, and disciplinary procedures
  • Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
HR Manager
Libra Private Security CompanyPhnom Penh
Jan 2017 — Jul 2017
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with business strategy
  • Managed recruitment and selection processes
  • Supported business needs via development and motivation of human capital
  • Nurtured positive working environment
  • Managed performance appraisal system driving high performance
  • Maintained pay plans and benefits programs
  • Assessed training needs and monitored training programs
  • Provided decision support with HR metrics
  • Ensured legal compliance throughout HR management
Admin and HR Manager
YCP Microfinance LimitedPhnom Penh
Jul 2017 — Feb 2019
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with business goals
  • Managed recruitment and selection processes
  • Supported business needs through development, engagement, motivation of human capital
  • Nurtured positive working environment
  • Managed performance appraisal system to drive high performance
  • Maintained pay plans and benefits programs
  • Assessed training needs and applied training programs
  • Provided decision support via HR metrics reporting
  • Ensured legal compliance in HR management
Recruitment Manager
Prince BankPhnom Penh
Feb 2019 — Sep 2019
  • Manager oversees the full recruitment lifecycle
  • Collaborating with leadership to define staffing needs
  • Creating job postings, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and selecting the best-fit talent for the organization
  • Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, monitor recruitment budgets, and provide training on interview techniques.
  • Ensuring a smooth and professional hiring process while supporting employee retention is a key objective
Senior Manager, Recruitment and Talent Management
Prince BankPhnom Penh
Oct 2019 — Aug 2020
  • Grow the Employee Referrals Program into a high-quality, inclusive pipeline engine
  • Define clear success metrics, build dashboards, and use data to drive continuous improvement
  • Manage budgets, vendors, and external partners with a focus on ROI and long-term value
  • Oversee and manage a team of recruiters, assigning workloads and ensuring that open positions receive adequate coverage
  • Work closely with department heads to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions that reflect those needs
Deputy Head, Resourcing and People Planning
Prince BankCambodia
Aug 2020 — Mar 2023
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies that align with the organization's goals, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent
  • Regularly evaluate and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating job offers
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating job offers
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating job offers
HR Professional / Talent Management / Payroll Management / HRIS / HRBP / Performance Management
Freelance
Mar 2023 — Present
  • Provide HR Training to Junior and Senior HR
  • HR Policy Writing
  • Manage Performance
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating job offers for client
Head of Staff Outsourcing
Optimal PPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Oct 2024 — Present
  • Oversee end-to-end project performance to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Provide hands-on leadership and coaching for team members
  • Monitor team performance metrics aligned with project goals
  • Address underperformance with constructive feedback and coaching
  • Support talent retention through career growth pathways and development plans
  • Drive team engagement to maintain motivating work environment
  • Lead HR project management strategies including Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Retention, Rewards & Recognition, Training & Development
  • Recommend and align innovative management models and strategies
  • Continuously improve policies and practices to enhance project execution
  • Manage annual project budget aligned with company and client objectives
  • Oversee monthly billing and recharge processes
  • Track and report monthly recharge performance for decision-making
  • Serve as primary contact for project-related client expense discussions
  • Build and maintain relationships with client leadership and stakeholders
  • Promote collaboration through communication and engagement
Skills
Human Resources ManagementRecruitmentTraining & DevelopmentHR Information Systems (HRIS)Performance ManagementEmployee RelationsProject ManagementTalent AcquisitionPayroll ManagementChange Management
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Sales and Marketing
National Institute of Business (NIB)
2004 — 2008
Languages
English
Business Communication