Rolling Stories : The HR Podcast
Rolling Stories : The HR Podcast
Podcast Description
HR is not just a department in our companies, HR is all of us.
Welcome to Rolling Stories, an invite only video podcast series for HR by HR. With Adrian Tan, we bring to you insightful stories with experts and thought leaders in the world of human resources. From recruitment to retention, from employee engagement to leadership development, we will explore how and why HR is not a cost center and its powerful impact on our corporate lives.
To see the latest episodes, follow Rolling Stories - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rollingstories/
website - https://rollingarrays.com/rolling-stories/
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes relevant to HR, including recruitment strategies, employee engagement, leadership development, and the impact of AI in HR. Examples of episodes include Mastering People Strategy with Aileen Tan discussing the significance of internal talent mobility and building sustainable HR practices, and How Tariffs Are Shaping the Future of HR with Herman Cahyadi focusing on industry insights and connecting with HR leaders.

HR is not just a department in our companies, HR is all of us.
Welcome to Rolling Stories, an invite only video podcast series for HR by HR. With Adrian Tan, we bring to you insightful stories with experts and thought leaders in the world of human resources. From recruitment to retention, from employee engagement to leadership development, we will explore how and why HR is not a cost center and its powerful impact on our corporate lives.
To see the latest episodes, follow Rolling Stories – https://www.linkedin.com/company/rollingstories/
website – https://rollingarrays.com/rolling-stories/
From brewing coffee to leading HR in banking — Rayyan Irwan’s story is a masterclass in transformation, resilience, and people-first leadership.In this episode of Rolling Stories Season 5, hosts Adrian Tan and Manu Khetan sit down with Rayyan Irwan, SVP & Head of Human Capital at Bank Muamalat and a 2025 HR Leaders of the Year nominee.Rayyan shares his unconventional journey from restaurant floors and fitness centers to becoming a senior HR leader in the banking sector. He opens up about:
- His early career lessons and rapid growth
- Building a people-first HR culture
- Programs like “First Time Managers” and “Reset” that drive employee development
- Challenging traditional compliance-first HR mindsets
- Why genuine care is the foundation of effective HRThe conversation ends with a fun Rapid Fire Q&A, where Rayyan reveals his favorite unwind ritual, HR superpower, and the best career advice he’s ever received!🔹 Timestamps00:00 – Introduction03:37 – Rayyan’s Journey: From Barista to HR Leader06:28 – Developing Talent and Organizational Growth11:56 – Innovative HR Programs and Strategies29:57 – The Importance of Genuine Care in HR30:57 – Challenging Compliance-First HR Mindsets32:30 – Income Brackets and Compliance in HR36:42 – Rethinking Traditional HR Playbooks39:50 – Benchmarking Beyond the Industry43:02 – Facing Professional Setbacks51:40 – Rapid Fire🎧 Tune in to discover how passion, persistence, and a people-first mindset can redefine HR leadership!#RollingStories #HRLeadership #HRTransformation #RayyanIrwan #HumanCapital #BankMuamalat #LeadershipJourney #CareerGrowth #HRPodcast #PeopleFirst #HRInnovation

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