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