Senior Specialist, Succession & Talent Management

MRANTI; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Specialist in Succession & Talent Management. This role involves overseeing succession management processes and implementing talent development strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in the field, along with strong project and stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include tracking progress and advising senior leadership on effective practices. This position offers the opportunity to shape talent management within the organization and contributes to its success.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM, Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in talent management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organization's bench strength goals are achieved.
• Implement succession planning processes and policies.
• Develop frameworks to assess competency management initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology

Job description

Senior Specialist, Succession & Talent Management

The Succession & Talent Management Assistant Manager is responsible for the full deployment of succession management and the coordination of activities with various stakeholders, ensuring the organisation’s continued development and effective implementation of talent management strategies across the organisation.

Job Responsibilities

Succession Planning

• Ensure that the organisation’s bench strength goals are consistently achieve
• Assist in communicating succession planning processes and policies to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the smooth operation of succession management activities, including planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up actions
• Work closely with senior management to identify potential key roles and positions, determine succession needs, and identify current incumbents in mission-critical and key roles
• Work closely with managers and identified successors to implement the succession planning programme based on experience and competencies
• Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor development strategies for identified organisational talents
• Monitor and report on competency gaps among successors and the effectiveness of implemented development strategies
• Track the progress of the company-wide succession planning programme, highlight required adjustments, and prepare periodic progress reports
• Provide professional advice to managers on succession planning and succession management matters
• Manage related budgets and forecast current and future costs; advise on the most appropriate course of action to ensure effectiveness, cost efficiency and optimal return on investment for development programmes
• Lead, plan, organise and motivate staff to ensure high-quality work output and productivity

Talent Management

• Develop frameworks to assess and drive competency management initiatives, including core, technical and leadership competencies required to achieve organisational goals
• Develop internal talent through performance evaluation, succession planning processes and the identification of employee training needs to enhance productivity
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify, develop and implement competency-based learning and development initiatives that strengthen functional and leadership capabilities

Job Requirements

• Minimum SPM, Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology or a related field
• At least six (6) years of relevant experience in talent management or succession planning
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership effectively
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing succession or talent development frameworks
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and prepare management reports
• Good project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently

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