Director of Learning & Talent Development (Tokyo based)

The Peninsula Hotels; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Singapore seeks a Director of Learning & Talent Development to create and implement training programs. You'll be responsible for fostering continuous learning and career growth in a vibrant, dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, strong leadership abilities, and exceptional personal presentation skills. Fluency in English is essential; Japanese language skills are preferred. This role offers career growth opportunities within a prestigious hotel chain.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Learning and Development experience, preferably in luxury hotel or retail.
• Strong leadership skills with a creative and adaptable approach.
• Exceptional personal presentation and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Design and oversee training programs including onboarding and leadership development.
• Identify training needs working closely with management.
• Manage the annual learning and development budget.
• Support talent management strategies for career development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Training program design and delivery

Creativity

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Job description

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity at The Peninsula Tokyo for a passionate and strategic leader to join our team as Director of Learning & Talent Development. This role is pivotal in creating and implementing programs that foster continuous learning, leadership development, and talent growth, empowering our colleagues to thrive in a dynamic, luxury hospitality environment.

• Be part of a top-tier luxury hotel brand with a reputation for excellence
• Enjoy competitive benefits and work in a dynamic, vibrant environment alongside an experienced leadership team
• Opportunities for career growth within The Peninsula Hotels

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement learning strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring colleagues have the necessary skills to meet the hotel’s expectations
• Design, deliver, oversee, and evaluate training programs, including onboarding, technical skills training, leadership development, and compliance training
• Work closely with department heads and senior management to identify training needs and foster a culture of continuous learning across the organizationPrepare and manage the annual learning and development budget, considering all departments’ technical training requirements
• Monitor performance throughout the hotel and provide guidance on succession planning and continuous team growth
• Implement talent management strategies to support career development and retention of potentials
• Support colleagues in delivering exceptional guest service through effective learning initiatives

General Requirements

• Minimum 5 years relevant Learning and Development practical experience in the same capacity (ideally within the luxury hotel segment or luxury retail).
• 5-star hotel or large-scale operation (highly desirable)
• Strong team leader, applies creativity to work, and highly adaptable.
• Exceptional personal presentation as this role will be a brand ambassador
• Fluent in English; Japanese proficiency and respect for Japanese culture strongly preferred.

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration.