Training and Development Specialist

Develop and execute the company's learning and development strategy to build employee capability and support business performance.

Job Description

1. Training

- Conduct annual training needs analysis

- Develop annual L&D calendar, including technical and soft-skills programmes

- Coordinate internal and external training

- Manage training providers

- Manage HRDC application and claim

- Manage training budget

2. Capability Development

- Develop functional competency programmes (Product Knowledge training)

- Support leadership development

- Develop onboarding/induction programmes

- Support talent development and succession planning

- Manage and follow through Management Trainee Programme

3. Performance Management

- Coordinate annual performance cycle

- Manage KPI-setting process

- Conduct performance review briefing

- Monitor completion, support calibration

- Identify development gaps from performance reviews

4. Training effectiveness

- Measure attendance

- Evaluate knowlegde gained

- Measure application/behaviour change

- Track business impact where possible

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Performance Management, or a similar HR role.
• Familiarity with HRD Corp (HRDC) registration, applications and claims, including training documentation and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to develop onboarding/induction programmes, product knowledge programmes and leadership development initiatives.
• Experience managing or supporting Management Trainee, talent development and succession planning programmes.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with different departments and senior management.
• Good facilitation and presentation skills, with confidence in conducting training briefings and performance management sessions.
• Proactive, organised and execution-focused, with strong follow-through on multiple L&D initiatives.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin would be an added advantage.
• Experience in FMCG, retail, manufacturing or a fast-paced commercial environment would be an advantage.