I am Roy Iao, a People & Culture professional with a forward-thinking mindset and a proven ability to align people strategies with business goals. I drive initiatives, secure stakeholder buy-in, and adapt effectively across global corporates and fast-paced tech startups. I’m known for building trust through transparency, empathy, and clear communication. I have priori experience in game development and have participated in game development events such as Game Jam during my time in university as well.

Roy Iao

I am Roy Iao, a People & Culture professional with a forward-thinking mindset and a proven ability to align people strategies with business goals. I drive initiatives, secure stakeholder buy-in, and adapt effectively across global corporates and fast-paced tech startups. I’m known for building trust through transparency, empathy, and clear communication. I have priori experience in game development and have participated in game development events such as Game Jam during my time in university as well.

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I am Roy Iao, a People & Culture professional with a forward-thinking mindset and a proven ability to align people strategies with business goals. I drive initiatives, secure stakeholder buy-in, and adapt effectively across global corporates and fast-paced tech startups. I’m known for building trust through transparency, empathy, and clear communication.

I have priori experience in game development and have participated in game development events such as Game Jam during my time in university as well.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Learning & Development Coordinator (Group) at Hassell
February 1, 2024 - Present
Led learning and development initiatives across Hassell's studios, expanded responsibilities to support HR Business Partners with HRIS integration, onboarding, redundancy management, policy development, and data-driven decision support. Served as the key point of contact for people data analysis, contributed to post-restructure change management in Shanghai, and coordinated pay band design for Australian and international studios. Developed tailored training for leaders and graduates, contributed to product feedback for the learning platform, and maintained DEI initiatives.
CV Consultant/Writer at Executive Agents
December 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Consulted with clients to understand objectives for CV services, educated clients on critical CV components, and delivered tailored CV content and structure. Managed multiple CV projects concurrently with meticulous attention to detail and quality, enabling clients to succeed in the job market.
Business Operations & Risk Consultant at Ernst & Young LLP
October 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Led internal audits and operational risk assessments for multinational clients across IT, finance, production, and education sectors. Implemented solutions for SSE and HKEX-listed companies, strengthening HR, finance, and IT processes to improve compliance and operational excellence.
Intern at Advanced Blockchain AG
January 1, 2009 - February 1, 2014
Supported CFO/HR Partner; contributed to talent acquisition for back-end development, negotiated with headhunters, and aided integration of an AI chatbot within Slack to enhance cross-functional communication. Drove talent acquisition efforts and reduced recruitment costs while expanding the talent pool.

Education

Master of Management (HR) at University of Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Behavioral & Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction