Job Description

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: RM10,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Professional development
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Process Safety: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person