Learning & Development Business Partner

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Why this role?

KONE is embarking upon exciting growth and as such we are seeking a Learning & Development (L&D) Business Partner to join our team. L&D business partnering for learning consultancy and L&D services as well as deployment/training delivery for the field, sales, leadership, and apprentice programs both for KONE personnel as well as subcontractors. This role reports to the L&D Manager, Southeast Asia.

What will you be doing?- Works closely with cluster/local business leaders and HR colleagues to drive L&D agenda as well as consult on development, provide L&D services and deliver selected training for the cluster/local.- Delivers training and deploys L&D services as defined in the cluster Training Plan.- Contributes to the deployment of sales and leadership training, particularly taking charge of it personally, and ensures that Field Trainers are implementing field learning solutions.- Manages subcontractor training for safety certificates and installation & maintenance method passports.- Runs apprentice programs.- Releases additional training campaigns e.g., for safety and follows them through in the cluster/local.- Contributes to cluster/local Leadership Team (LT) development together with Unit HR.- Manages internal trainer networks across the cluster/local.- Manages coaching, mentoring and 360 leadership assessment actions in cluster/local.- Communicates and follows through mandatory training reach e.g., compliance, safety etc.- Facilitates and promotes learner-centric learning culture and runs campaigns on cluster/local.- Focuses on field training discipline, data accuracy and KPIs transparency including improvement suggestions. Local Training Center management including asset management.- Acts as a project manager for certain learning projects such as induction renewal.- Challenges and consults on learning needs by broadening stakeholders’ views on what gets solved with training and what is something else.- Impacts Area and global L&D by explicitly articulating cluster/local learning needs and offering feedback.

Are you the one?- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.- Minimum 3 years of experience in learning and development, including designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.- Experience with multinational companies and matrix organizations.- Experience with training centre management is a plus.- Be hands-on, and able to do groundwork for strategic partnering.- Good presentation and communication skills.- Excellent command of Bahasa Melayu and English.

What do we offer?- Career progression and opportunities within a global organization.- Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.- Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.- You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded.
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life._

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