Management Trainee Human Resources

Job title: HR Management trainee ( L&D )

Job description:

Job purpose

The HR Management trainee L &D will play an important role in supporting and coordinating HR projects and initiatives across APMEA in areas such as Talent Management, Learning & Development
, Culture & Belonging, Health & Wellbeing, Employee Engagement and other HR domains
.

This role combines
project management support, stakeholder coordination, and creative content design
to ensure the smooth execution of HR priorities. It is designed for early-career professionals who are
proactive, resourceful, curious, and creative
, with a strong passion for building a career in Human Resources. The role provides
broad exposure across the HR function
while contributing directly to impactful regional initiatives.

Role main responsibilities

1. Project Management

• Support and lead the deployment of HR projects and initiatives in alignment with APMEA HR priorities and business needs.
• Design project plans, track key project milestones, and communicate status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, workflows, and documentation to ensure visibility of progress.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality HR service delivery for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility to work on different HR areas and projects based on business needs.
• Effectively manage change to ensure successful implementation of HR solutions.
• Take a forward-looking approach by partnering with HR leaders and business leaders to anticipate needs and design innovative HR programs.
• Stay abreast of emerging HR trends and identify opportunities for innovative HR solutions.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Influence and engage internal stakeholders across multiple countries in HR and business areas.
• Partner with regional and country HR teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure project alignment and smooth delivery.
• Prepare and deliver communications, presentations, and stakeholder updates to support projects.
• Build strong working relationships and proactively address stakeholder needs.

3. Creative Design & Engagement

• Demonstrate
  resourcefulness
  in using creative tools with
  PowerPoint as a must-have skill,
  to design posters, toolkits, infographics, and impactful presentations for HR campaigns and employee engagement.
• Use PowerPoint not only for presentations but also as a
  creative design tool
  to craft visually compelling HR materials.
• Familiarity with Canva or other design platforms is an advantage
• Translate HR concepts into clear, creative, and visually impactful communication materials.
• Proactively explore and suggest innovative ways, whether through new tools, formats, or approaches - to make HR storytelling more engaging and accessible.

4. Other Responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties as required by the HR leadership team to support business and HR priorities.

Reporting lines

• Reports to the Head of Learning & Development and Culture & Belonging, APMEA and/or assigned a line manager depending on projects. The role will be based in
  Malaysia.

Candidate profile

• Passion and potential to learn and grow in HR.
• 1–2 years' experience in HR or project coordination; multinational experience preferred. Open to fresh graduates with HR education or career aspirations in HR.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; collaborative with stakeholders.
• Able to design and support HR projects and solutions.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to navigate change.
• Open-minded, curious, and eager to learn.
• PowerPoint (must-have) and Canva skills for creative design; other tools an advantage.
• Prior knowledge of HR processes such as talent reviews, learning programmes, or Culture & Belonging initiatives is preferred but not mandatory.

Note : Only shortlisted profiles would be contacted .