Senior Executive, Talent Growth & Leadership Development

GD Express; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GD Express is seeking a Senior Executive, Talent Management to lead learning and development across the Group, overseeing TNA, annual development planning, HRD Corp levy, and training effectiveness.

You will build competencies, support leadership development and succession planning, ensure documentation and compliance, and collaborate with BU heads to align training with business goals. This role leverages robust tech platforms within a growing logistics and IT-enabled services group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or a related HR function.
• At least 2 years of experience managing training plans and budgets.
• Hands-on experience in HRD Corp schemes, grant applications, levy utilisation, and audit requirements.
• Experience in managing training providers and coordinating organisation-wide training programmes.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR reporting.
• Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Experience in the logistics, transportation, or large frontline workforce environment will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the annual training needs analysis with BU heads, HQ functions, and station managers.
• Consolidate TNA outcomes into the Group Annual Talent Development Plan, covering priorities, budget, and timeline, for approval by the Head of Human Resource.
• Plan the allocation and utilisation of the HRD Corp levy across the shared service entity and BU entities.
• Monitor levy balance, utilisation, and grant approvals monthly to ensure full utilisation of the annual levy.
• Review and recommend training grant applications and expenditure for approval, in accordance with the HR Delegation of Authority.
• Maintain training records, attendance, and supporting documents in readiness for HRD Corp audits.
• Administer the agreed mandate and allocation of training to the Group's training-provider subsidiary.
• Agree the scope, cost, schedule, and expected outcomes of each programme with the subsidiary prior to approval.
• Monitor the subsidiary's delivery against agreed service levels, including timeliness, quality, participant feedback, and reporting.
• Source and evaluate external training providers for programmes the subsidiary is unable to deliver, and recommend allocation.
• Escalate quality or performance issues to the Head of Human Resources.
• Develop and maintain the Group onboarding and induction programme, including the welcome deck, company overview, organisation structure, and first-90-days checklist.
• Develop training materials on the Employee Handbook, HR policies, Code of Ethics and Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Anti-Sexual Harassment.
• Develop manager toolkits and quick guides covering performance review, hiring, and disciplinary and grievance handling.
• Conduct HR induction and policy briefings for new hires and managers where required.
• Keep all HR-owned training content current and version-controlled following policy changes. Technical and skills training content remains with the training-provider subsidiary or external providers.
• Support the development of competency frameworks, beginning with frontline supervisors and hub and station leaders.
• Coordinate onboarding, compliance, and mandatory training (e.g. safety and defensive driving) with the relevant departments.
• Support high-potential (HiPo), succession planning, and leadership development programmes together with Talent Acquisition & Mobility.
• To comply with the Company's Environmental Management System (EMS), including applicable environmental policies, procedures, operational controls, and legal and regulatory requirements.
• To support pollution prevention and the Company's sustainability objectives by adhering to established environmental controls and adopting good environmental practices.
• To comply with the company's IT Policy & Procedures, ensuring adequate protection of confidential data, secure information handling and prevention of unauthorised access and prevention of unauthorized access.
• To comply with the Company's Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS), including applicable anti-bribery policies, procedures, and controls, and to perform duties with integrity in accordance with the Company's anti-bribery requirements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness for key programmes, covering participant reaction, learning outcomes, and on-the-job application.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly talent development reports for the Head of Human Resources and Exco, covering training hours, spend, levy utilisation, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training data in the HRMS.

Skills

Talent Management

Learning & Development

Budgeting

HR analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR reporting tools

Job description

GD Express is seeking a Senior Executive, Talent Management to lead learning and development across the Group, overseeing TNA, annual development planning, HRD Corp levy, and training effectiveness.

You will build competencies, support leadership development and succession planning, ensure documentation and compliance, and collaborate with BU heads to align training with business goals. This role leverages robust tech platforms within a growing logistics and IT-enabled services group.