Learning, Talent & Organization Development Manager , APAC

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client seeks an accomplished Learning & Development and Talent Management leader to design and drive regional leadership development strategies across Hong Kong, China and Asia. The role focuses on building a sustainable leadership pipeline and implementing HiPo programmes.

You will partner with senior HR and business leaders to align capability frameworks, assess talent needs and oversee learning academies and development initiatives across multiple markets in Asia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management and/or Organizational Development within a sizeable organization with exposure to the China market.
• Proven track record designing and implementing leadership development, talent assessment, succession planning and HiPo development programmes.
• Hands-on experience with talent reviews, competency frameworks, assessment centres, psychometric tools and leadership assessment methodologies.
• Strong capability in identifying organisational talent gaps and developing upskilling, reskilling and acceleration strategies across employee groups.
• Experience establishing and managing learning academies, leadership programmes, management trainee programmes, graduate development programmes and/or internal talent pipelines.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior leaders and HR teams.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and leadership capability-building initiatives.
• Solid understanding of organisational development, workforce planning, change management and capability development.
• Prior experience supporting operations or leading talent development initiatives across Mainland China and Asia Pacific is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement corporate talent management, leadership development and succession strategies across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Asia, aligning with long-term business objectives.
• Establish and lead L&D programs focused on building a sustainable pipeline of future talent across China and the wider Asia region.
• Drive executive, management trainee and HiPo development programmes across regional and China operations, including rotations, mentoring, coaching and career development initiatives.
• Partner with senior business leaders and HR teams across Asia and Mainland China to identify critical talent needs and strengthen succession pipelines.
• Lead workforce capability reviews, talent assessment and succession initiatives to support expansion and leadership continuity.
• Develop and oversee integrated learning and development frameworks, competency models and capability-building programmes.
• Drive leadership development strategies to build a strong, diverse leadership bench across regional and China operations.
• Manage budget, resources and governance of Group Learning & Talent Development initiatives for consistency and scalability.
• Evaluate programme effectiveness through talent analytics, succession readiness and organisational capability metrics.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on cross-border talent mobility and regional talent initiatives.

Skills

Leadership development

Talent management

Organisational development

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Psychology/Business Admin

Job description

• Regional coverage
• Build succession and leadership talent pipeline

About Our Client

Our client is a leading organisation with substantial operations across Hong Kong, China and Asia. Due to the growing regional scope of the business and the company's continued investment in talent and leadership development, a newly created position has been established to further strengthen the Group HR team.

Job Description

• Design and implement corporate talent management, leadership development and succession planning strategies across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Asia, ensuring alignment with the organisation's long-term business objectives.
• Establish and lead L,T& OD programs focused on building a sustainable pipeline of future operational, functional and leadership talent across China and the wider Asia region.
• Drive executive, management trainee and high-potential development programmes across regional and China operations, including structured rotations, mentoring, coaching and career development initiatives.
• Partner with senior business leaders and HR teams across Asia and Mainland China to identify critical talent needs, strengthen succession pipelines and enhance organisational capability.
• Lead workforce capability reviews, talent assessment and succession planning initiatives to support business expansion, leadership continuity and long-term talent requirements across the region.
• Develop and oversee integrated learning and talent development frameworks, competency models and capability-building programmes to accelerate employee performance and career progression.
• Drive leadership and management development strategies to build a strong and diverse leadership bench across regional and China operations.
• Manage the budget, resources and governance of Group Learning & Talent Development initiatives, ensuring consistency, scalability and alignment across multiple markets.
• Evaluate programme effectiveness through talent analytics, succession readiness, leadership pipeline strength and organisational capability metrics.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on cross-border talent mobility, leadership development, succession management and regional talent initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Learning & Talent Development function while fostering a culture of continuous learning, talent growth and organisational excellence across Asia and China.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years' of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management and/or Organizational Development within a sizeable organization with exposure to the China market.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing leadership development, talent assessment, succession planning and high-potential (HiPo) development programmes.
• Hands‑on experience with talent reviews, competency frameworks, assessment centres, psychometric tools and leadership assessment methodologies.
• Strong capability in identifying organisational talent gaps and developing strategies to upskill, reskill and accelerate talent development across different employee groups.
• Experience establishing and managing learning academies, leadership programmes, management trainee programmes, graduate development programmes and/or internal talent pipelines.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders and HR teams.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and leadership capability‑building initiatives.
• Solid understanding of organisational development, workforce planning, change management and capability development.
• Prior experience supporting operations or leading talent development initiatives across Mainland China and Asia Pacific is highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work closely with stakeholders across Asia.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to lead impactful learning and development initiatives.