Head of Learning and Development

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Learning & Development to shape and lead their L&D strategy. This role involves developing a learning culture, designing training programs, and ensuring compliance with funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in L&D leadership within a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within a large-scale organization.
• Hands-on execution capabilities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive enterprise-wide L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design scalable learning frameworks and oversee training initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to customize learning interventions.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or related field

Job description

MR DIY International brings high-quality, affordable products to customers worldwide, building on its proud beginnings in Malaysia. Over the years, MR DIY has grown into a trusted household name with a global footprint of more than 4,000 stores across Asia, Europe, and beyond—including key markets such as Turkey, Spain, Poland, Bangladesh, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, India, and Cambodia.

With a dedicated team of over 20,000 employees, MR DIY International serves more than 80 million customers annually. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value and convenience, making everyday essentials and innovative products accessible to communities everywhere.

The Head of L&D will lead and shape MR D.I.Y. International Learning & Development strategy, ensuring the continuous upskilling of a diverse workforce across the organization, corporate functions, and leadership roles.

This role is accountable for building internal capabilities to support rapid expansion, operational excellence, and leadership readiness across all business lines.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and drive the enterprise-wide L&D strategy aligned with MR D.I.Y.’s business goals, growth trajectory, and evolving talent needs.
• Champion a learning culture that supports frontline excellence, functional upskilling, and leadership development. Provide strategic oversight of the L&D function across Malaysia and international entities.

Capability Building & Learning Architecture

• Design and implement scalable learning frameworks, curricula, and content.
• Oversee signature programmes including onboarding, leadership pipeline development, and general training initiatives.
• Embed the 70:20:10 learning philosophy into day-to-day operations.

Talent Development & Succession Readiness

• Partner with the Talent team to assess capability gaps and develop programmes for high-potential talent, succession pipelines, and future leaders.
• Launch targeted development journeys to address current and future capability needs.

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across functions to customize learning interventions.
• Influence senior leadership on the ROI and business value of L&D initiatives.

Governance & Budget

• Ensure compliance with HRDC/HRDF requirements and maximize grants/funding opportunities.
• Manage the L&D budget effectively, ensuring cost-efficient learning delivery without compromising quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large-scale, fast-paced organization.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into learning outcomes.
• Hands-on execution capabilities, especially in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passionate about building people and organizational capability.