Alsen Hsien
Senior China Advisor | Shanghai, China
A widely recognized business leader, Alsen Hsien has over 20 years of enterprise application software experience including ERP, CRM, HRM and Business Intelligence with last 18 years focusing on software product development and strategy in HRM software product in Great China and Asia Pacific Region.
Highlights
- More than 25 years of experience in information technology, specifically, last 18 years in the development and leadership of Human Resource Management Systems (HMRS) in the greater China and Asia Pacific Region.
- Founder and President of Take5People, in Shanghai, with office in Hong Kong, China, focusing on providing HRMS and Financial Modeling, Measurement and Analytical tool and services in Asia Pacific Region.
- Previously, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Platinum China, a leading provider of Financial & Human Resources Management software applications in Greater China. Platinum China later was acquired by CDC Software, a wholly-owned subsidiary and software arm of CDC Corporation.
- HRMS product developed was voted as "2005 Most Innovative HR Payroll Software Product in China" by ChinaHR magazine.
- Working last 18 years in China as a pioneer in developing HRM software and a frequent speaker to promote better Human Resource Information Technology selection and practices throughout the region.
- Over 20 years experience working in a global business environment.
Accomplishments
- Kraft: Rolled-out HRMS solutions, including Talent Acquisition for greater China operations.
- OSI: Managed a regional reporting solution project for their operations in the Asia Pacific with high ROI.
- Huber: Part of the global requirements gathering effort, assessed alignment and priorities, developed a strategic road map, and evaluated product solution sets to meet their business objectives.
- TEC: Project leader for the roll out of HRMS solutions for their operations in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Korea.
- Danaher Tools Group: Developed a customized solution to meet their payroll requirements for multiple sites. Developed strategic plan for optimization and expansion of their shared services operations, including development of a governance model and recommendations for supporting technology and process optimization.
- Mission Hill Golf Course: Led HRMS implementation for China golf courses on Payroll Management and Consolidation Reporting.
- BDCI: Led HRMS implementation for China plants. Payroll management for over 5.000 factory and office workers, with Attendance Tracking System integration.
- LVMH: Led HRMS implementation for Asia Pacific region with payroll process in China and Hong Kong. Consolidated Reporting and Budgeting for Asia.
- SWIRE Resources: Led HRMS implementation in Hong Kong. Payroll Management Integration with POS / Attendance system.
Competencies
Strategic
Program/Project Management HR Strategic Planning HRIT Strategy and Roadmap HR Business Solution Integration Business Case Development Business Process Optimization |
Functional
Human Capital Management Position Management Benefits Administration Payroll Management Competency Management Compensation Management Performance Management |
Technical
Data Modeling Data Conversion Database Design Relational Databases Object-Oriented Databases System Integration MS/Excel / MS/Project / MS/Access Quantrix |
Publications
-
What’s Changing in the HR Landscape in China? | November 2009What’s Changing in the HR Landscape in China? | November 2009 |
Credentials
- Master degree in Finance, University of California at Hayward
- Fluent in English and Chinese
- HRMS product developed was voted as "2005 Most Innovative HR Payroll Software Product in China" by ChinaHR magazine
