Senior Executive & Specialist, Talent Management

Press Metal; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive/Specialist for Talent Management. The successful candidate will coordinate learning programs, assist with HRIS administration, and support employee engagement initiatives. With a bachelor's degree in HR or related fields and 4–5 years of relevant experience, you will play a vital role in furthering talent development and engagement across the organization. Proficient communication skills in English are essential, and knowledge of Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant HR experience with exposure to learning & development.
• Experience supporting large organizations with over 1,000 employees.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of learning and development programmes.
• Liaise with trainers and training providers to ensure quality delivery.
• Track and monitor progress of Individual Development Plans.

Skills

Learning & Development

Talent Management

Data Analytics

MS Office

English Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Power BI

Job description

Senior Executive / Specialist, Talent Management

• Assist in the coordination, rollout, and administration of learning and development programmes aligned with the company’s competency framework and talent priorities. • Support the development and maintenance of competency profiles, role-based capability requirements, and learning pathways.

• Coordinate learning logistics including training schedules, participant nominations, attendance tracking, and post-training documentation.

• Liaise with internal trainers and external training providers to ensure programme delivery quality and timeliness.

• Prepare and submit HRDC claims and maintain accurate training records and documentation.

• Provide operational support for in-house, virtual, and external training programmes, including leadership and functional skills development.

2. HRIS Support & Talent Data Analytics

• Assist in the administration and continuous enhancement of the HR Information System (HRIS) related to talent, learning, and performance modules.

• Compile, track, and analyse HR and learning data to support reporting on training participation, competency development, and talent KPIs.

• Prepare basic dashboards and reports on workforce trends, learning effectiveness, and programme outcomes.

• Support documentation, standardisation, and digitisation of selected HR and talent management processes.

• Support the administrative and coordination aspects of succession planning and talent review processes, including maintaining role profiles, talent matrices, and candidate trackers.

• Assist in organising leadership assessments, talent discussions, and development planning sessions.

• Track and monitor progress of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and follow up with relevant stakeholders on completion and outcomes.

4. Employee Engagement & Onboarding

• Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition activities, and wellness-related programmes.

• Support onboarding activities such as coordination of orientation sessions, preparation of materials, and collection of feedback from new hires.

• Track participation, feedback, and basic effectiveness metrics for engagement and onboarding programmes.

5. Performance Management Support

• Assist in the administration of the performance management cycle, including communications, reminders, system updates, and documentation.

• Support tracking of performance development plans and consolidation of feedback for reporting and follow-up.

• Help update and maintain performance management templates, guidelines, and reference materials.

6. General HR & Administrative Support

• Provide support in recruitment activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate coordination.

• Assist in coordinating group-wide HR initiatives, projects, and audits as required.
• Work collaboratively with HR team members across different functions to ensure smooth execution of HR services.

• Be open to occasional travel outside the Klang Valley to support HR or talent-related initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.

• 4–5 years of relevant HR experience, with hands-on exposure to learning & development, talent management, competency frameworks, or performance management.

• Experience supporting large organisations (1,000+ employees) and/or multi-location operations is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of L&D processes, training coordination, HRDC requirements, and talent development practices.

• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel; exposure to HRIS platforms and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) is an added advantage.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin/Chinese is a plus due to regional coordination needs.

• Well‑organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude, strong follow‑through, and willingness to learn and grow in HR and L&D.