Dixie Low

At Xilinx, Inc., a leading technology and semiconductor company, I led the optimization of HR initiatives, operations, and compliance programs for a global workforce of over 5,000 employees. In my role as Global Integration Lead for HR Operations, I successfully harmonized policies and processes across regions, ensuring seamless operations following the company's acquisition by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). ➔ Implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline the creation of new hires' files. This innovative solution, developed in collaboration with IT, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Legal teams, generated over 2,000 personnel files and saved 960 man-hours. ➔ Spearheaded the launch of a global rewards and recognition program, fostering alignment with company values and enhancing collaboration among 3,000+ employees across 10 countries and three regions. I took on the challenge of analyzing internal audit findings and addressing issues raised by the Information Security and Payroll departments. Through strategic process enhancements, I reduced instances of late terminations globally by 57%. ➔ As the Enterprise Global Process Owner for Terminations, I redesigned the termination process, significantly improving the departure experience for employees and various stakeholders, including legal, payroll, finance, and facilities. ➔ I revamped statistical data reports to meet EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reporting requirements. This effort reduced data gathering and filing time from 12 weeks to just 3 weeks, ensuring adherence to OFCCP standards for federal contractors.

In this role, I partnered with HR Business Partners to support the Engineering Business Unit globally on large scale initiatives, annual processes, and the application of HR policies. I ensured the accuracy and integrity of HR reporting worldwide, enabling effective decision-making and adherence to regulatory requirements. Collaborated with HR and cross-functional stakeholders, locally and internationally, to manage employee transitions, including relocations to and from the US, streamlined exit procedures and ensured minimal disruption to business operations.

As the HR Manager for Xilinx's Singapore office, I provided strategic HR support to multiple departments, including Finance, IT, Procurement, Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain. I managed end-to-end recruitment processes, developing and executing sourcing strategies in collaboration with recruitment agencies to acquire top talent. I played a crucial role in managing employee transitions, ensuring smooth relocations to and from Singapore and overseeing exit procedures in compliance with local regulations. I communicated annual reward policies to employees, fostering understanding and engagement, and facilitated the coordination of the reward process with managers and HR business partners. Additionally, I ensured data integrity and accuracy in HR reporting, supporting informed decision-making and compliance efforts.

In this role, I provided HR support and collaborated with HR teams locally and internationally to manage global employee movement and exit procedures for the Agriculture Supply Chain IT function, focusing on the Asia Pacific region. I conducted job mapping for 250 IT employees within a tight timeframe, ensuring a smooth SAP project rollout and contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. I also assisted the HR Manager in coordinating the annual reward process with employees and managers, fostering engagement and alignment with organizational objectives.

At Philips Electronics Pte Ltd, I provided strategic HR support to the Domestic Appliance Products Singapore office, which encompassed Procurement, Supply Chain, Factory, and Warehouse departments. A significant part of my role involved collaborating with stakeholders to develop a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). I managed multiple rounds of retrenchment, ensuring compliance and support for affected employees and ultimately overseeing the closure of the Singapore manufacturing plant.