Jun Maria Tan Abdullah possesses a wealth of experience and expertise in the realm of human resources and organizational development, spanning an impressive career of over 30 years. Her passion for fostering growth and innovation within organizations is a defining aspect of her professional journey.
As a proficient HR professional, Jun Maria’s skills encompass the entire spectrum of HR processes, making her a well-rounded resource in her field. Her strategic approach to HR is deeply rooted in supporting an organization’s vision and purpose. She accomplishes this by formulating and executing strategies that address critical areas such as competency development, workforce planning, talent acquisition, people development, employee engagement, cost management, and operational efficiency. Her track record speaks volumes about her ability to drive strategic initiatives aimed at motivating, retaining, and developing a high-performing workforce.
Jun Maria is the advisor of the Ladies in Action (LIA) circle in PayNet. LIA consists of women leaders as well as men allies, driving initiatives for continuous development through internal self-advancement activities and broadening external networks, learning from other women leaders. In addition, LIA plays a role in actively influencing policy changes to ensure ongoing support for women in the workplace.
Since August 2023, Jun Maria has been entrusted with a new role. She currently leads an ambitious pioneering initiative known as Project Akar, a program anchored by PayNet ESG initiative. This ambitious project is strategically positioned to meet the surging demand for digital talent by nurturing and cultivating new talent. Project Akar focuses on the development of technology and digital-related skills through collaborative partnerships with education institutions, industry stakeholders, as well as relevant government bodies. Furthermore, it emphasizes the retraining and upskilling of existing talent while providing pathways for accelerated entry into the industry. Prior to this role, Jun Maria was the Senior Director of Human Capital Management in PayNet.
In addition to her comprehensive HR expertise, Jun Maria brings to the table seven years of valuable experience in business development.
Jun Maria holds a Master of Arts in Communication from the University Sains Malaysia and is currently an Adjunct Professor with two universities – Asia Pacific University and UNITAR International University.
