Senior Manager Learning and Talent Development

Michael Page; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Malaysia is looking for a Senior Manager Learning and Talent Development to lead and implement strategies that enhance employee skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in talent management and development, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with modern learning methodologies. This role comes with a leading benefits package, hybrid working options, and ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive organizational culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Meal subsidies

Onsite fitness facilities

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Strong experience as an L&D professional with talent management skills.
• Ability to lead strategic talent management projects.
• Well-developed knowledge of modern L&D methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the learning and development strategy.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify learning gaps.
• Curate and implement training programmes.

Skills

Capability Development

Talent Management

L&D Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

e-Learning Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Manager Learning and Talent Development

Responsibilities

• Leading and implementing the learning and development strategy locally, ensuring the workforce has the skills required both now and in the future.
• Localising global HR and L&D initiatives effectively to the local demographic.
• Collaboration with internal departments to identify and address learning gaps across individuals and as groups.
• Curate and implement training programmes addressing learning areas such as competency building, team effectiveness and workforce readiness.
• Ensuring compliance and quality through regular audits.
• Managing the organisation's Human Resource Development Fund, ensuring adherence to training requirements and the timely submission of reimbursement claims. Lead improvements to bursary-related processes to enhance efficiency and impact.
• Selecting, engaging, and maintaining relationships with external training partners and consultants, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Building strong partnerships with universities and educational institutions.
• Providing leadership and direction to the L&D team, ensuring high standards of delivery and alignment with the organisation's learning strategy.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with strong experience as a Capability Development or L&D professional with talent management and development experience.
• Experienced in leading strategic talent management and development projects, including identifying development needs, creating holistic talent strategies, and curating programmes that support employee's skills growth and career progression.
• The ability to interpret the organisation's strategic priorities and ensure the workforce is prepared to meet evolving business demands and remain competitive.
• Experience managing talent development initiatives that contribute to succession planning efforts.
• A track record of partnering autonomously with key stakeholders.
• Well-developed knowledge of modern L&D methodologies, including familiarity with e-learning platforms and digital learning solutions.

The employer is a multinational corporation, recognised for its commitment to innovation and excellence in employee development. The company operates with a focus on maintaining a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Hybrid work, 1 day working from home.
• Leading benefits package including comprehensive medical insurance, meal subsidies, onsite fitness facilities, and more.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment within a large organisation.

If you are passionate about driving capability development in a thriving organisation, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Manager Capability Development role today!

Opportunity to drive strategic talent management projects. Join a team that values growth and innovation.