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Senior Executive - Talent Development

The Senior Executive - Talent Development plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives across MR DIY. Working closely with the broader HR team, this role contributes to the execution of L&D programmes that build capability across the Group's regional markets.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a passionate L&D professional who thrives at the intersection of people, performance, and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

Programme Coordination & Implementation

  • Support the planning and coordination of L&D programmes and initiatives in line with the annual training calendar and business priorities.

  • Assist in designing blended learning journeys (digital, classroom, on-the-job, coaching) for diverse employee segments

  • Coordinate aspects of training programmes and with external training vendors — scheduling, venue arrangements, participant communications, and post-training follow-ups.

  • Help maintain and update the L&D calendar, ensuring smooth execution of planned programmes and timely communication to employees.

Talent & Leadership Development Support

  • Support the delivery of leadership development programmes targeting emerging talent, mid-level managers, and senior leaders.

  • Assist in administering Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by liaising with employees .

  • Support initiatives to promote digital learning tools and encourage employee participation in self-directed learning

Tracking, Reporting & Evaluation

  • Track and report key L&D training attendance, completion rates and post training feedback analysis

  • Support the conduct of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across business functions by gathering data, feedback and preparing summary reports.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development

  • Experience in supporting the delivery of L&D programmes .

  • Good facilitation and communication skills, comfortable presenting to small groups and coordinating with cross functional stakeholders

  • Basic understanding of instructional design principles and learning methodologies

Preferred

  • Experience in the retail, FMCG, or fast-paced consumer industry.

  • Exposure to multi-country or regional talent development programmes across Southeast Asia.

  • Ability to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and/or Mandarin is an added advantage.

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