Learning & Development Partner

Linexcom Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemical company is seeking a Learning & Development Partner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will facilitate training, assist in program design, and work closely with stakeholders to support employee development. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of HR experience and strong communication skills. This role focuses on empowering employees through impactful learning initiatives and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, including experience in Learning and Development.
• Prior experience facilitating training both in person and virtually.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and development programs related to business and leadership skills.
• Assist in the instructional design of new programs to meet business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation

Proactiveness

Customer Focus

Communicates Effectively

Planning and Organizing

Managing Change and Ambiguity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field

Tools

Workday Learning

Job description

Overview

Huntsman Corporation is seeking a dynamic Learning & Development Partner to empower employees in APAC to reach their full potential and align learning initiatives with strategic business objectives. As a trusted partner to stakeholders at all levels, the ideal candidate designs, implements, and evaluates impactful learning programs to support the organization’s long-term growth. The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Instructor Led Training: Facilitate learning and development programs related to business and leadership skills, including a combination of in-person and virtual delivery.
• Program Design: Assist in the instructional design of new programs to meet business needs and employee development goals.
• Cross – Functional Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including HRBPs and leaders; collaborate to understand development needs, provide strategic advice, and ensure successful implementation of learning initiatives.
• E-Learning: Promote e-learning content and create development tracks with LinkedIn Learning.
• Learning & Development Programs: Assist with annual planning, gather internal nominations, develop the annual calendar, and track participants. Support the Americas Learning & Development Manager, HRBPs, and stakeholders with training coordination and logistics.
• Shared Services Center Learning Roadmap: Support the Shared Services learning roadmap for Kuala Lumpur.
• Management Reporting: Generate HRIS reports, conduct data analysis, and provide executive summaries for management reporting.
• Leadership Assessments: Manage the third-party assessment process, including initiating requests, communicating with internal stakeholders, and generating reports.
• Onboarding Program: Support the effective onboarding of all associates in Kuala Lumpur.
• Learning Management System (LMS): Assist with LMS requests and collaborate with the HR Shared Services organization to provide LMS support across the region.
• Vendor Management: Request new vendor creation, manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders, process invoices, and collaborate with the purchasing group as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including experience in Learning and Development.
• Prior experience facilitating training both in person and virtually.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Mandarin is a plus.
• Prior experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is preferred; experience with Workday Learning is a plus.
• Prior experience with leadership assessments is a plus.
• Facilitation – ability to deliver training to groups in person and virtually; engage participants with relevant scenarios and application of training content.
• Proactiveness – takes initiative to propose solutions and drive L&D initiatives without constant supervision; demonstrates a growth mindset.
• Customer Focus – collaborates with stakeholders to understand learning needs and ensure programs are designed with end-users in mind for high engagement and satisfaction.
• Communicates Effectively & Collaboration – strong interpersonal and communication skills; builds partnerships with HRBPs and business leaders; conveys information clearly and professionally.
• Planning and Organizing – works independently with planning, organizing, and prioritizing Learning & Development activities to meet business objectives.
• Managing Change and Ambiguity – adapts to changing needs, analyzes issues, and understands consequences of different solutions.

What can we offer?

Huntsman offers opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries and over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio supports careers across manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, and customer service.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

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