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Talent Management Specialist

Press Metal

Selangor

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MYR 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the aluminium industry is seeking a Talent Management Specialist to drive digitalization and optimize performance management. The role involves implementing a cloud-based Talent Management System, managing performance cycles, and enhancing employee engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data analytics and HR processes, with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across the organization.

Qualifications

Five years of experience in talent management and HR analytics.
Experience in performance management and employee engagement.
Proficiency in both Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of a cloud-based Talent Management System.
Manage end-to-end Performance Management process.
Develop employee engagement programs.

Skills

data analytics

digital tools

HR processes

interpersonal skills

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Organizational Psychology

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

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As a Talent Management Specialist, your responsibility is to serves as a key driver of Talent Management digitalization and Performance Management excellence within the organization. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to implement and optimize a cloud-based Talent Management System (TMS), transform HR data into actionable insights, and manage the full Performance Management (PM) cycle.

The position also provides supporting contributions to overall Talent Management efforts, including competency development, succession planning, employee engagement, and capability building. A strong foundation in data analytics, digital tools, and structured HR processes is critical for success in this role.

A. KEY FOCUS AREA

● Lead the implementation, enhancement, and digitalization of a centralized, cloud-based Talent Management System (TMS) in collaboration with IT and external vendors.

● Automate and streamline key talent processes under a unified digital platform.

● Develop and maintain HR dashboards and real-time analytics using tools such as Power BI to provide strategic insights in areas like employee engagement, learning, skills gaps, and mobility.

● Ensure system integration, scalability, and alignment with organizational needs and global talent strategies.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Manage the end-to-end Performance Management process, including:

a. Planning & Target Setting

● Manage the cascading of company-wide objectives into departmental and individual KPIs/OKRs.

● Guide managers in goal setting and ensure consistency across levels and functions.

● Provide training and resources to build manager capability in performance planning and documentation.

b. Monitoring & Quarterly Reviews

● Coordinate Q1–Q4 departmental and individual progress reviews.

● Audit and validate submitted KPI data to ensure alignment, accuracy, and transparency.

● Support real-time performance monitoring through system dashboards and HR analytics.

● Oversee the mid-year and year-end appraisal process, ensuring timely submissions and structured evaluations.

● Facilitate calibration discussions with senior management to ensure fairness in performance and potential ratings.

● Enable and support managers in delivering quality feedback and conducting performance discussions.

d. Rewards Linkage & Decision-Making

● Develop and lead the bonus, increment, and promotion matrix based on performance and potential outcomes.

● Collaborate with Rewards and HRBPs to align performance outcomes with compensation and career progression decisions.

● Review and enhance performance management frameworks, appraisal tools, and rating guidelines.

● Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and performance timelines.

● Drive digitalization and process efficiency through system improvements, reporting automation, and dashboard creation.

B. SUPPORTING FOCUS AREA

COMPETENCY-BASED TALENT DEVELOPMENT

● Assist in designing and executing competency-based talent development initiatives to support employee growth at all levels.

● Regularly update and refine the competency framework to align with organizational objectives and facilitate professional development.

● Assist in HRDC application and manage vendor, ensuring maximum utilization and delivery of high-quality learning solutions.

SUCCESSION PLANNING & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

● Critical Role Identification: Identify essential roles and maintain a successor nomination list for key positions.

● Job Profiling & Competency Framework: Create and update job profiles and competency frameworks that define technical, behavioural, and managerial competencies for critical roles.

● Successor Assessment: Implement psychometric assessments to evaluate leadership potential and team effectiveness of potential successors.

● Skill Gap Analysis: Conduct gap analysis to identify development needs and assess the readiness of successors for future roles.

● Development Plans: Design learning intervention and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for targeted leadership development and career progression.

● Career Pathing & Talent Mobility: Facilitate career path planning and internal mobility initiatives to ensure a strong talent pipeline for future leadership roles.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & TALENT RETENTION

● Assist in the onboarding experience to improve new hire engagement and smooth integration into the company culture.

● Develop and implement employee engagement programs to foster a positive work environment and increase job satisfaction.

● Drive employee retention initiatives by promoting career growth, continuous learning, and recognition programs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or technical related field.

· Five years of experience related to talent management, organization development, learning and development, performance management, employee engagement, and HR Analytic.

· Manufacturing industry or technical background will be an advantage

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

· Language proficiency to cover CN and English speaking region.

· Travel to entities outside of Klang Valley locations to work on projects and assignments to completion.

How do your skills match this job?

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Talent Management Specialist? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

PRESS METAL BERHAD is a Malaysian-based aluminium Company with extensive global presence. From our modest beginning as a private-owned local aluminium extrusion Company in 1986, PRESS METAL BERHAD has come a long way to becoming a globally integrated aluminium player today, with 440,000 tonnes smelting capacity and 190,000 tonnes extrusion capacity per annum.

Our activities have grown into a Global Network covering countries like Australia, UK, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and US.

Activities of subsidiaries includes:

Trading

Contracting

Fabricating and installation of aluminium and stainless steel products

Curtain wall cladding system

Project and property development

Operation of waste recycling projects and environmental engineering