Learning and Development Assistant

Padini; Selangor; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia is seeking a Learning & Development Assistant to support various training initiatives. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want to build a solid foundation in HR and Learning & Development while gaining practical experience in a dynamic retail environment. Responsibilities include coordinating training programmes, managing communications, and assisting with logistics. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills are required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Annual & additional leave

Medical & insurance coverage

Semi-flexible working schedule

Career growth and development opportunities

Staff purchase discounts

Free parking

Professional development exposure

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in HR or Learning & Development (fresh graduates with strong interest are welcome).
• Comfortable working with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the coordination of training programmes.
• Managing training nominations and participant communications.
• Assisting with training logistics such as schedules and venues.
• Collecting and analysing training feedback.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Training & Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Start your HR & L&D career by helping people grow

If you enjoy organising, coordinating, and supporting learning programmes—and love seeing people develop new skills—this role is for you. As a Learning & Development Assistant at Padini, you’ll support training initiatives that help employees grow while gaining hands-on exposure to the world of HR, training, and employee engagement.

This is a great opportunity for early-career professionals or fresh graduates who want to build a strong foundation in Learning & Development within a fast-paced retail environment.

What You’ll Be Involved In

• Supporting the coordination of internal and external training programmes
• Managing training nominations, confirmations, and participant communications
• Assisting with training logistics such as schedules, venues, materials, vendors, and billing
• Helping to maintain training calendars aligned with business needs
• Supporting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify skills gaps
• Collecting and analysing training feedback and preparing basic reports
• Assisting with the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Supporting team-building activities and employee engagement events
• Helping share training highlights through internal newsletters and communications

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You

• ✔ Have a Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Training & Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• ✔ Have 1–2 years of experience in HR or L&D (fresh graduates with strong interest are welcome)
• ✔ Communicate well and are comfortable working with people at all levels
• ✔ Are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary

• Performance bonus

• Annual & additional leave

• Medical & insurance coverage (GHS, GPA, GTL)

• Semi-flexible working schedule

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Staff purchase discounts

• Free parking

• Professional development exposure

Benefits subject to role, outlet, performance, and company policy.