Learning & Development Lead (HR)

Valiram; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiram is seeking a Lead, Learning & Development to craft and implement group-wide learning strategies across brands and regions. You will lead the design and governance of onboarding, leadership development, and technical training, ensuring practical, scalable programs aligned with growth goals.

You will manage learning platforms, budgets, and compliance while partnering with HR teams and brand leaders to deliver measurable improvements in workforce capability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR, Business, Psychology, Education or related field.
• 10–12 years in Learning & Development or org capability building.
• 4–5 years in a leadership capacity, track record in multi-site/multi-country settings.
• Experience with LMS, digital learning tools, analytics, and budget management.
• Familiarity with HRD Corp administration, training grants, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop group-wide learning strategies and competency frameworks.
• Lead talent development, career progression, and succession initiatives.
• Design leadership and management development programmes.
• Oversee onboarding and functional, technical, and professional training.
• Manage training budgets, platforms, and HRD Corp administration.
• Measure learning effectiveness through analytics and business outcomes.
• Partner with Country HR, Brand Learning, and leaders to build capability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program design

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

L&D certification/instructional design

Tools

LMS

Digital learning tools

Job description

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and 360° retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.

Learn more about us at www.valiram.com

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead, Learning & Development is responsible for developing and executing Valiram Group's learning and talent development strategy to strengthen workforce capabilities, leadership effectiveness and organisational performance across brands, countries and functions. The role leads the design, implementation and governance of Group-wide learning initiatives covering employee onboarding, talent development, leadership development, functional and technical competencies, compliance training and continuous professional development. Working collaboratively with Country HR teams, Business Leaders, Functional Heads and Brand Learning teams, the incumbent ensures that learning interventions are practical, scalable, commercially relevant and aligned with Valiram's growth ambitions. The role also oversees learning infrastructure, training investment, regulatory training requirements and Human Resources Development Fund (HRD Corp) administration, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance and measurable returns on learning investments

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute Group-wide learning strategies and competency frameworks.
• Lead talent development, career progression, and succession development initiatives.
• Design leadership and management development programmes.
• Oversee employee onboarding and functional, technical, and professional training.
• Manage mandatory training, learning platforms, training budgets, and HRD Corp administration.
• Measure learning effectiveness through analytics and business performance outcomes.
• Partner with Country HR teams, Brand Learning teams, and business leaders to build workforce capabilities.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Organisational Development, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Learning & Development, instructional design, coaching, or organisational development are advantageous.

Experience

• 10–12 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, talent development, or organisational capability building, including at least 4–5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing learning strategies in large, multi-site, or multi-country organisations.
• Proven experience in leadership development, talent development, employee onboarding, and enterprise learning programmes.
• Familiarity with HRD Corp administration, training grant processes, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning tools, learning analytics, and training budget management.
• Experience working with international brands, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders is an advantage.
• Retail, luxury, hospitality, F&B, or other consumer-facing industry experience is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking with a business-oriented approach to learning and capability development.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong programme design, execution, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to translate learning initiatives into measurable improvements in employee capability, leadership effectiveness, productivity and business performance.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to measure learning effectiveness and interpret learning data.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage senior leaders and frontline teams.
• Strong organisational and execution skills, with the ability to combine that to change management?
• Strong organisational and execution skills, with attention to governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Adaptable and collaborative, with the ability to work across multiple brands, markets, and functions.

If you are passionate about developing people, building stronger leaders, and driving measurable business impact through learning, we’d love to connect!