Job Description

Req ID: 127796
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Johor
City: Senai
Summary
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Learning & Development Specialist to contribute to our Human Resources team. This role, based in Senai, Johor, is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, directly impacting employee performance, engagement, and retention across the organization.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive educational programs, processes, and activities, encompassing robust front-end analysis, thorough needs assessment, strategic make/buy decisions for learning solutions, meticulous project management, and insightful measurement of educational effectiveness and ROI.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of diverse training initiatives through various modalities, including instructor-led lectures, individual and group consulting, and the creation and publication of engaging self-paced educational materials.
• Implement the approved training plan, training strategies, custom courseware, and practical job-aids to support and streamline the learning process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and skill requirements.
• Provide supervision and actively participate in the full lifecycle of new learning alternatives and deliverables, from initial concept development and implementation to effective marketing for targeted employee audiences.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to identify critical skill gaps and emerging development needs across departments, aligning L&D initiatives with workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of career development frameworks and succession planning initiatives, providing guidance and resources for employee growth paths.
• Administer and leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other learning technologies to track training completion, manage learning resources, and generate reports on L&D metrics.
• Partner with management on performance management initiatives, identifying training interventions that address performance gaps and enhance employee capabilities.
• Conduct post-training evaluations and analyze data to assess program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate the impact of learning initiatives on business outcomes.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Significant knowledge of government legislation impacting the practice of human resources management.
• Significant knowledge of company HR policies and practices, with an understanding of their integration with L&D initiatives.
• Proven platform training and course development experience, including instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Excellent public presentation and facilitation skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities, and organize work to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with a wide variety of internal customers at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex information, analyze training needs, and propose effective learning solutions.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information and maintain confidentiality with utmost integrity.
• Proficient knowledge of computer applications, including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio, for content creation, data analysis, and project management.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Work Location: This position is based in Senai, Johor.
• Travel: Ability to travel 25-50% within Johor Bahru for training delivery, meetings, and other L&D-related activities.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or any other relevant field.
• Experience: At least 4-7 years of progressive experience in a Learning & Development (L&D) role.

Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.