Learning & Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager

Location: Sarawak (preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Corporate / Manufacturing / Industrial

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to lead all employee development, capability-building, and talent growth initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong corporate L&D experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to design and deliver impactful training programs for a large and diverse workforce.

This role focuses on learning strategy, competency development, leadership programs, and LMS administration, ensuring training initiatives support business goals and organizational transformation.

Key Responsibilities1. Learning Needs Analysis & Planning

• Assess training needs using performance reviews, surveys, feedback, and skill gap analysis.
• Identify learning priorities aligned with business strategies and workforce development plans.

2. Designing & Delivering Learning Programs

• Develop structured training programs, workshops, virtual sessions, and blended learning formats.
• Lead sessions for soft skills, technical, safety, and leadership training (as required by business units).

3. Learning Content Development

• Create and curate learning resources such as toolkits, job aids, manuals, and e-learning modules.
• Work with SMEs to design high-impact, competency-based content.

4. Learning Management System (LMS) Oversight

• Manage LMS operations, training records, course creation, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate tracking, scheduling, and compliance with internal audit requirements.

5. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor training effectiveness using feedback, assessments, and performance indicators.
• Implement improvements using data, global L&D trends, and industry best practices.

6. Onboarding & Capability Development

• Strengthen onboarding frameworks to accelerate learning for new employees.
• Support early-career development pathways and employee upskilling frameworks.

7. Leadership & Talent Development

• Design and execute leadership development programs to build future leaders.
• Advise managers on coaching, mentoring, and performance improvement.

8. Promote a Learning Culture

• Champion continuous learning, accessibility, and career-aligned growth across the organization.
• Run engagement initiatives to motivate employees to participate in development programs.

9. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR, managers, and senior leaders to align initiatives with organizational goals.
• Present L&D plans, effectiveness reports, and capability insights to management.

10. Stay Updated on L&D Trends

• Explore innovative L&D solutions such as microlearning, AI tools, and personalized learning.
• Benchmark against modern corporate training practices to keep programs relevant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Education, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Learning & Development within corporate or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and competency frameworks.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, digital learning tools, and instructional design methods.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills (English, Malay; Mandarin is an added advantage).
• Ability to conduct surveys, performance reviews, interviews, and skill gap assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, project execution, and time management skills.
• Experience supporting leadership development programs is highly preferred.
• Sarawakian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact learning initiatives in a large, industrial corporate environment.
• Exposure to strategic HR projects linked to organizational growth and transformation.
• Work with diverse teams across operations, technical functions, and leadership groups.
• Career growth, stability, and a supportive environment for HR innovation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM10, RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Process Safety: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person