Regional Learning & Development, SEA

Skechers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global footwear leader in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to drive capabilities and foster a culture of lifelong learning across Southeast Asia. The role involves analyzing learning needs, designing engaging educational programs, and ensuring effective collaboration with local HR teams in multiple countries. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and content design skills. The position offers an opportunity to influence employee growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Strong understanding of training and talent development techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze learning and development needs to achieve business goals.
• Collaborate with external providers for learning solutions.
• Produce accurate learning reports for HR management.
• Revise existing learning programs for better engagement.
• Design engaging course content for hybrid delivery.
• Develop new learning delivery approaches to meet quality expectations.

Skills

Training techniques

Content design

Excellent communication skills

Human capital development

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Skechers, a global footwear leader who designs and markets over 3,000 styles for all ages. At Skechers, we blend style and performance with a relentless drive to redefine what's possible in the world of fashion and function.

Job Purpose

The successful incumbent will partner with the Regional HR Head to define and drive the Company efforts in building capability through executing the SEA L&D Framework and fostering the culture of lifelong learning. Needs to work diligently in understanding the needs of the company through structural questionnaires and interviews and implement curriculum/ programs that meet the learning needs across the region. Developing all related learning and development policies, frameworks and oversee the implementation and compliance across all countries.

S/he is to ensure successful implementation alongside the Country HR Team and to optimize the utilization of the learning solutions both online and offline. Some of the specific areas of focus are listed but not limited to:

• Program/ Content Design and Development
• Managing the Company's learning inventory (online and offline)
• Responsible for the Learning Management System Implementation throughout SEA
• Facilitation of in-house learning solutions (virtually or in person)

Being physically located in Malaysia, the incumbent is responsible to support and manager:

• The L&D needs of SKX MY employees
• The coordination of all learning activities in SKX MY
• The facilitation of onsite programs for SKX MY

In addition, the incumbent will extend support to Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam by working closely with the respective local HR teams to identify learning needs, coordinate training activities and ensure consistent implementation of the regional L&D framework across all SEA countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with relevant stakeholders to analyze learning and development needs that are critical to deliver business objectives and results.
• Evaluate and collaborate with external providers on any necessary learning solutions for targeted group.
• Produce timely and accurate learning report and analysis for HR Management Dashboard.
• Review and revise existing learning programs/ solutions and make necessary enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning and retention and to meet the changing needs of the company and industry.
• Design and develop engaging and compelling course content that incorporate learning pedagogies/ andragogy for delivery of face-to-face, online and hybrid courses to equip employees with required skills and competencies to support the Company's growth.
• Exploring and developing new approaches and techniques for learning delivery to ensure it remains engaging and meets the defined quality and expectations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the similar capacity.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of training and talent development techniques, content design and delivery.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and can communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and passionate about human capital development needs.
• Able to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities and organize work for maximum delivery results.