Zhi Jia Poon
About Zhi Jia Poon
Zhi Jia Poon is the Senior Manager HRBP Asia Pacific at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in human resources across various companies in the Asia Pacific region.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Zhi Jia Poon is currently positioned as the Senior Manager HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) Asia Pacific at Boston Scientific. She has been working in this capacity since 2023, situated in Singapore in a hybrid work setup. In her role, she is responsible for regional HR strategies and initiatives, collaborating closely with stakeholders across different levels.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Prior to her current role, Zhi Jia Poon served at Boston Scientific in two other capacities. From 2022 to 2023, she was the Senior Manager for Talent Management and Organization Effectiveness China based in Shanghai. Before that, she held the position of Manager HRBP in China, also based in Shanghai, from 2021 to 2022. Her roles involved driving HR solutions and strategies to optimize talent management and organizational effectiveness within the company.
Experience at DHL
Before her tenure at Boston Scientific, Zhi Jia Poon worked at DHL in various capacities. She was the Manager of Human Resources at the Asia Pacific Regional Office and served as the APAC Resourcing Lead from 2012 to 2016 in Singapore. Additionally, she was a Senior HRD Analyst at DHL from 2010 to 2012. Throughout her time at DHL, she developed and implemented regional HR strategies supporting business goals across the Asia Pacific region.
Early Career at Fonterra
Zhi Jia Poon began her HR career with Fonterra as an HR Executive/Business Partner, where she worked from 2007 to 2010 in Singapore. During her three-year tenure, she contributed to developing and executing HR policies and initiatives that supported the overall business strategy. Her responsibilities spanned various HR functions including talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Zhi Jia Poon has a rich educational background, encompassing multiple disciplines. She holds an Executive Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Baruch College. At the National University of Singapore, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with a Business focus and received a Pass with Merit. Additionally, she achieved a Graduate Diploma in Human Capital Management from the Singapore Human Resources Institute. Her academic qualifications have laid a strong foundation for her career in HR by providing her with comprehensive knowledge of both IT and human resource management.