Manager, Learning & Development

AmMetLife Insurance Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AmMetLife Insurance Berhad is seeking a skilled HR Learning & Development partner to drive capability-building, leadership development, succession planning, AI and workforce upskilling in support of the company’s strategic priorities.

You will lead the annual Training Needs Analysis, translate needs into a learning roadmap and budget, partner with leaders and providers to design and deliver programmes, and monitor outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in relevant fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in L&D.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – must communicate effectively with all management levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head of HR to drive capability-building, leadership development and upskilling.
• Lead the annual Training Needs Analysis and translate needs into an annual learning roadmap and budget.
• Collaborate with leaders, SMEs and providers to develop and deliver leadership, technical, digital, AI and behavioural programs.
• Identify capability gaps and implement targeted learning interventions.
• Oversee end-to-end learning administration, including nominations, approvals, vendor management and records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional certification and mandatory learning requirements.
• Monitor learning effectiveness and programme impact; report to Management.
• Manage HRDF utilisation and funding, ensuring compliance with HRDF requirements.

Skills

Leadership development

Training Needs Analysis

Learning & development

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Partner with the Head of Human Resources to drive the organisation's capability-building, leadership development, succession planning, AI and workforce upskilling agenda in support of the Company's strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

Lead the annual Training Needs Analysis and translate identified needs into an annual learning roadmap, training plan and budget

Partner with business leaders, subject matter experts and learning providers to develop and deliver leadership, technical, functional, digital, AI, data and behavioural development programmes

Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps, critical skill requirements and development priorities, and implement targeted learning interventions

Work closely with the Head of Human Resources and business leaders to identify succession and talent development needs and implement appropriate development interventions to strengthen leadership bench strength and organisational readiness

Coordinate and monitor individual development plans for succession candidates and high-potential employees

Oversee end-to-end learning administration, including nominations, approvals, vendor management, programme coordination, documentation and training records

Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, professional certification and mandatory learning requirements

Monitor learning effectiveness, capability outcomes, completion rates and programme impact, and provide regular reporting to Management

Monitor HRDF utilisation and claimability, and work with training providers and business stakeholders to maximise funding support for learning and development initiatives while ensuring compliance with HRDF requirements

Manage the annual Learning & Development budget and ensure the effective utilisation of resources

About you

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in relevant fields

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in L&D

Strong verbal and written communication skills – must be able to communicate effectively both internally with all levels of management

Excellent interpersonal skills – need to have good relationship management with all levels of management

Unlock job insights

AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (“AmMetLife”) (formerly known as AmLife Insurance Berhad) is a long-established insurer (incorporated on 17 September 1973) in Malaysia. AmMetLife is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (“AmBank Group”) and MetLife International Holdings, Inc.. With the coming together of AmBank Group and MetLife on April 30, 2014 & leveraging on the shared core values of integrity and innovation, AmMetLife aims to be a leading customer centric & modern insurer in Malaysia. AmMetLife offers a comprehensive range of life insurance & wealth protection solutions distributed through the AmBank Group’s network of nearly 200 AmBank & AmMetLife branch offices nationwide.

AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (“AmMetLife”) (formerly known as AmLife Insurance Berhad) is a long-established insurer (incorporated on 17 September 1973) in Malaysia. AmMetLife is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (“AmBank Group”) and MetLife International Holdings, Inc.. With the coming together of AmBank Group and MetLife on April 30, 2014 & leveraging on the shared core values of integrity and innovation, AmMetLife aims to be a leading customer centric & modern insurer in Malaysia. AmMetLife offers a comprehensive range of life insurance & wealth protection solutions distributed through the AmBank Group’s network of nearly 200 AmBank & AmMetLife branch offices nationwide.