The Company Our client is a green industries arm of a leading Malaysian conglomerate wholly owned by Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund. Committed to advancing sustainable development, the company delivers innovative green solutions that support the nation's transition towards a low-carbon and more sustainable future.
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary The Assistant Manager, Talent Management is responsible for driving strategic talent initiatives, including talent development, succession planning, performance management, and learning & development. Acting as a trusted HR Business Partner, this role collaborates with business leaders to align people strategies with organisational objectives, strengthen workforce capability, and foster a high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, configure, and maintain physical and cybersecurity systems and infrastructure.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of talent development and succession planning programmes to build a sustainable leadership pipeline.
Identify, assess, and develop high-potential employees through Individual Development Plans (IDPs), leadership development initiatives, and career progression programmes.
Partner with business leaders to establish succession plans for critical positions and monitor talent readiness across the organisation.
Manage the end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS), including KPI setting, mid-year and annual performance reviews, calibration sessions, and performance reporting.
Work closely with department heads to ensure alignment between individual, departmental, and organisational performance objectives.
Analyse talent and performance data to identify capability gaps, high performers, succession risks, and opportunities for organisational improvement.
Conduct training needs analysis and develop annual learning and development plans aligned with business priorities and workforce capability requirements.
Coordinate learning programmes, manage external training providers, monitor training compliance, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions.
Serve as the HR Business Partner for assigned business units, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee development, engagement, retention, and organisational development.
Support organisational change initiatives and provide HR advisory services on performance, career development, and team effectiveness.
Prepare HR dashboards, reports, and people analytics to support management decision-making and Board-level reporting.
Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment legislation, and governance requirements while driving continuous improvement and HR digitalisation initiatives.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Comprehensive understanding of Performance Management Systems (PMS), KPI development, performance calibration, and organisational performance frameworks.
Experience in learning and development, including training needs analysis, programme design, training administration, and evaluation.
Proficiency in HR analytics, workforce reporting, and interpreting people data to support strategic decision-making.
Familiarity with HRMS platforms and performance management systems.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across all organisational levels.
Good understanding of Malaysian employment legislation, HR governance, and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Minimum of 6–8 years' HR experience, including at least 2 years in Talent Management, Performance Management, or Learning & Development.
Experience partnering with business leaders in a fast-paced or growing organisation is preferred.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive organisational change and continuous improvement.
Proactive, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality HR solutions.
