Group L&D Specialist

Group L&D Specialist

Reporting & Location

• Reports to: Group Talent Manager
• Location: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Mission

The Group L&D Specialist drives the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of impactful learning experiences through the Azelis Academy. The role empowers employees globally to take ownership of their development, fosters a culture of continuous learning, and strengthens organisational capabilities in support of Azelis’ ambition for sustainable, people‑driven growth.

Scope:

• Geography: Group

Main Accountabilities

1. Global Learning Design & Delivery

• Develop and implement scalable learning programmes aligned with Azelis’ strategy, values, and capability needs.
• Co‑create content with internal SMEs and external partners, integrating key themes such as sustainability, leadership, innovation, and compliance.
• Ensure consistent global standards while enabling localisation to meet regional needs.

2. Digital Learning & Platform Ownership

• Manage the Azelis Academy as the central digital learning hub to support global, scalable, self‑driven development.
• Oversee and optimise global L&D platforms (e.g., Synthesia, Easygenerator, LinkedIn Learning).
• Drive platform adoption through targeted communication, support, and integration into learning journeys.

3. Training Operations & Analytics

• Oversee course administration, including enrolments, completions, certifications, and data quality.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to assess learning impact, engagement, and alignment with talent KPIs.
• Gather user feedback and leverage insights to continuously improve learning solutions.

4. L&D Projects & Initiatives

• Lead global L&D projects end‑to‑end, ensuring timely and scalable delivery aligned with business needs.
• Define project scope, timelines, KPIs, and manage budgets, risks, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Drive innovation through pilots, digital rollouts, and agile learning initiatives.
• Deliver recurring initiatives such as L&D newsletters, Lunch & Learn sessions, and knowledge‑sharing events.

5. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Partner with regional HR, SMEs, the Workday team, and business leaders to align learning with organisational priorities.
• Engage actively in the global L&D community to share best practices and co‑develop initiatives.
• Represent Azelis in internal and external learning forums to stay current and promote thought leadership.

Skills Framework

Leadership & Core Skills

1. Effective Communication — Advanced

• Communicates with clarity and conviction across all situations.
• Adapts communication to diverse audiences and contexts.
• Practices attentive and active listening to ensure mutual understanding.

2. Respectful Collaboration — Advanced

• Fosters collaboration across teams, functions, and regions.
• Builds strong, inclusive relationships at all levels.
• Creates positive team dynamics to achieve shared goals.

3. Planning & Prioritisation — Advanced

• Plans and organises complex projects across regions.
• Anticipates obstacles and develops contingencies.
• Leverages digital tools to track progress and adapt swiftly.

4. Developing Talent — Advanced

• Identifies organisational capability needs for current and future goals.
• Provides coaching and development opportunities.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning.

5. Leading Change — Advanced

• Anticipates impacts of change and remains calm under uncertainty.
• Helps others navigate through change with clarity and confidence.
• Guides adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working.

Functional Skills

Digital & Data Enablement — Advanced

Leads adoption of L&D platforms (Workday Learning, LinkedIn Learning, Synthesia, Easygenerator), ensures data integrity, and uses multi‑source analytics to enhance learning decisions and outcomes.

Customer (Internal Stakeholder) Relationship Management — Advanced

Builds strong partnerships with HR, SMEs, business leaders, and the Workday team; anticipates development needs, co‑creates solutions, and drives organisation‑wide adoption of learning initiatives.

Technical & Product Knowledge (L&D Expertise) — Proficient

Translates capability needs into effective learning solutions; applies adult‑learning principles and blended design; advises leaders and SMEs on scalable learning standards.

Planning & Prioritisation — Advanced

Plans and sequences Group‑wide L&D programmes, manages timelines and dependencies, anticipates risks, and leverages digital tools for tracking and continuous improvement.

Financial Acumen — Proficient

Manages L&D budgets and vendor costs, builds simple business cases (e.g., platform ROI, programme scale‑up), and uses KPIs to guide prioritisation and investment decisions.

Key Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, Education, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience in L&D, talent development, or related areas, ideally with exposure to coaching, mentoring, and project management.
• Experience supporting or managing HR/L&D projects including planning, stakeholder engagement, and on‑time delivery.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms (Workday Learning, LinkedIn Learning, Synthesia, Easygenerator) is a strong advantage.
• International or cross‑cultural experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); comfortable with HR systems and basic learning analytics.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Hands‑on, structured, and pragmatic approach.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative, empathetic, culturally aware, and able to handle sensitive matters with discretion.