Assistant Manager, Learning - Development

PLUS Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PLUS Malaysia is seeking a Learning & Development professional to lead and implement plans, programs, and initiatives that align with business objectives. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure successful rollout of L&D projects.

The role covers needs analysis, designing innovative learning solutions, managing budgets, and measuring impact through ROI. You will coach and develop teams, drive IDP programs, and support talent management.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development strategies and initiatives.
• Strong budget management and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Learning & Development strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct learning needs analysis, competency and skills gap analysis.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify capability requirements and recommend L&D solutions.
• Analyze L&D trends and ROI to drive improvements.
• Design and deliver innovative learning solutions including training, e-learning, and digital materials.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure quality and relevance of programmes.
• Lead upskilling, IDP, coaching, mentoring, and talent development initiatives.
• Support Talent Management and Succession Planning initiatives.
• Act as Learning Partner to management and employees with guidance on competency matters.
• Manage reporting, budgets, providers and related admin processes.
• Drive continuous improvements to L&D processes and learner experience.
• Lead and develop team members with coaching in L&D matters.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

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Develop and implement plans, programs, activities and initiatives for learning and development (L&D) to ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of all L&D initiatives and projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement Learning & Development (L&D) strategies, plans and initiatives aligned with the organisation’s business objectives and capability requirements.
• Conduct learning needs analysis, competency assessments and skills gap analysis to identify current and future development needs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify capability requirements and recommend appropriate learning and development solutions.
• Analyse L&D trends, data and metrics to generate insights on learning reach, effectiveness, application and return on investment (ROI).
• Design, develop and implement innovative learning solutions, including training programmes, e-learning, learning modules, videos and other digital learning materials.
• Collaborate with training providers, learning institutions and relevant stakeholders to ensure the quality, relevance and effectiveness of learning programmes.
• Facilitate upskilling and reskilling initiatives, Individual Development Plan (IDP) programmes, coaching and mentoring initiatives to strengthen workforce capabilities.
• Support Talent Management and Succession Planning initiatives, including talent identification, development and engagement programmes.
• Act as a Learning Partner to HODs, HOUs, managers and employees by providing advice and solutions on learning, development and competency matters.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programmes through data analysis, feedback and ROI measurement, and recommend continuous improvement actions.
• Manage L&D reporting, dashboards, budgets, training providers and related administrative processes to ensure effective delivery of L&D initiatives.
• Identify and implement improvements to L&D processes, policies, procedures, operating models and learner experience.
• Lead and develop team members while providing coaching and guidance on L&D matters.

Qualification:

Degree in Human Resource Management or any field related.

Desired experience/exposure:

• At least 5 years relevant experience in learning & development and/or organizational development role, with hands on experience in strategizing, developing, and implementing development initiatives and programs.
• Strong L&D budget management, facilitation skills and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desired candidate to have high capability in managing and collaborating with all levels.