Senior Manager, Learning, Talent & Organization Development

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a seasoned Learning & Talent Development leader to shape and head a new greenfield centre, spanning Hong Kong, Mainland China and international markets. You will design leadership development, succession planning and HiPo programmes, partnering with senior leaders to close critical talent gaps.

You will lead development initiatives, establish governance, and drive cross-functional talent mobility while managing budgets and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, OD, psychology, business admin or related field.
• At least 15 years' experience in L&D, talent management or organizational development.
• Proven track record in leadership development, succession planning and HiPo programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement leadership and talent development strategies aligned with long-term business goals.
• Establish and lead a Development Centre spanning China and international markets.
• Drive executive, management trainee and HiPo development programmes with structured rotations.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify talent needs and strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Lead workforce capability and succession planning initiatives to support growth.
• Oversee learning frameworks, curricula and talent acceleration programmes.
• Manage budgets, resources and governance for L&D initiatives.
• Evaluate programme effectiveness via talent outcomes and readiness metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support talent mobility and cross-functional programmes.
• Provide leadership and direction to Learning & Talent Development team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Leadership development

Change management

Talent development

Executive coaching

Education

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

Tools

Psychometric tools

Assessment centres

Job description

• Unique opportunity to shape a greenfield Talent & Development Centre
• Strategic succession and leadership talent pipeline

About Our Client

Our client is a leading organisation with substantial operations across Hong Kong and China. As part of its commitment to talent and leadership development, the company is establishing a dedicated Learning, Assessment and Talent Development Centre and is seeking a high-calibre L&TD expert to shape and lead this exciting new function.

Job Description

• Designing and implementing talent development, leadership development and succession planning strategies aligned with the organisation's long-term business objectives.
• Establishing and leading a Development Centre focused on building future operational and leadership talent across China and international markets.
• Driving executive, management trainee and high-potential development programmes, including structured rotations, mentoring and career development initiatives.
• Partnering with senior business leaders to identify critical talent needs, strengthen leadership pipelines and enhance organisational capability.
• Leading workforce capability and succession planning initiatives to support sustainable business growth and future talent requirements.
• Overseeing employee development frameworks, learning curriculum and talent acceleration programmes to enhance performance and career progression.
• Managing the budget, resources and governance of learning and talent development initiatives.
• Evaluating programme effectiveness through talent outcomes, succession readiness and organisational capability metrics.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to support talent mobility, leadership development and cross-functional talent programmes.
• Providing leadership and direction to the Learning & Talent Development team while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

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 China-based operations or leading talent development initiatives across Mainland China is highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work closely with stakeholders across Hong Kong and Mainland China.

What's on Offer

• A competitive base salary ranging from HKD 900,000 to HKD 1,100,000.
• Permanent position with long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to lead impactful learning and development initiatives.