Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager – Training & Development (30049)

Sunway Education Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Malaysia is seeking a dynamic Senior Executive / Assistant Manager in Training & Development to enhance employee engagement and drive talent development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, with 2-4 years of experience in HR and a proactive, innovative mindset. This role offers a chance to influence organizational growth through learning and development programs.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in HR or related fields.
• Experience in designing and delivering training initiatives is advantageous.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement employee engagement activities.
• Support talent management and succession planning processes.
• Deliver training sessions for junior employees.

Skills

Employee engagement

Training and development

Organizational development

Microsoft Office

Proactive and innovative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Canva

Video editing tools

Job description

Overview

Sunway Education Group Human Resources Department is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team in the role of Senior Executive / Assistant Manager – Training & Development. This position plays a key role in driving employee engagement, talent development, and organizational growth across the Group.

Roles and responsibilities include the following.

Responsibilities

• Employee Engagement – Plan, coordinate, and implement monthly Fun@Work activities to foster employee connection and well-being.
• Assist in administering the Employee Engagement survey and support follow-up action plans. Propose and implement new initiatives to enhance overall engagement scores.
• Talent Management & Succession Planning – Support the execution of key processes in talent review, development, and succession management, including reviews, documentation, and communication strategies.
• Conduct research, design, and develop learning interventions to strengthen leadership capabilities within Sunway Education Group.
• Manage the High-Potential Talent Programme, including participant engagement and preparation of monthly newsletters featuring the latest leadership insights and resources.
• Organizational Development – Assist in the delivery of organisational development initiatives such as leadership development, culture building, and change management programmes.
• Support organizational assessments through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other tools to identify opportunities for improving team and departmental effectiveness.
• Training – Deliver relevant training sessions for junior employees to build foundational skills and capabilities.
• Event Management – Support in organizing key staff events such as Staff Appreciation Dinner, Academic Appreciation Day, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in HR, employee engagement, organisational development, or learning & development.
• Experience in designing and delivering employee engagement or training initiatives will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva and video editing tool is a plus.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Innovative mindset with openness to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working.

How to Apply

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.