Manager, Learning & Development – South Asia

Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a Manager, Learning & Development – South Asia.

The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As a Manager, Learning & Development – South Asia you will:

1. Leadership Development Programs: Manage nomination process for South Asia region in partnership with Human Resources Business Partners, manage annual plan for leadership development programs in the South Asia region.
2. Instructor Led Program Design and Delivery: Design and facilitate learning programs related to personal effectiveness, communication, and leadership, which will include a combination of in-person and virtual delivery. Manage training coordination and logistics to support program delivery.
3. Global Business Services Learning Roadmap: Engage key stakeholders, subject matter experts and process owners to manage the Global Business Services learning roadmap for Kuala Lumpur.
4. Global Business Services Learning Programs: Provide advisory support for functional skills training (e.g. continuous improvement, data analytics, internal controls).
5. Internal Client Management: Engage with Regional HRBPs and key stakeholders to short- and medium-term organizational requirements, establish priorities for learning and development activities, and to define desired outcomes.
6. Learning Management System (LMS): Collaborate with the HRIS / HRSSC teams to manage e-learning content assignment and reporting.
7. Vendor Management: Serve as the interface with external vendors, manage external vendor invoicing and expenses with learning and development programs.
8. Assessments: Manage requests for 360 feedback assessments and third-party leadership assessments, which will include providing support to HR Business Partners and Leaders.
9. Budget: Manage South Asia Learning & Development budget.

What skills and experiences are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 10+ years of HR experience, which includes 3+ years of experience in Learning and Development. Prior experience as an HR Business Partner is a plus.
• Prior experience facilitating training both in person and virtually required. Prior experience with delivering training to both leaders and individual contributors strongly preferred. Fluency in English required.
• Prior experience working for a multi-national company required, prior experience working for a publicly traded US company is a plus.
• Prior experience facilitating team effectiveness and strategic planning workshops strongly desired.
• Certification in assessments (DiSC, Korn Ferry) and learning programs (Franklin Covey, Situational Leadership) strongly desired.
• Prior experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Prior experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) required, experience with Workday Learning is a plus.
• Advanced level facilitation skills with delivering training to groups, both in person and virtually. Able to effectively engage the participant group.
• Develops and delivers communication in a manner which provides a clear understanding to the targeted audience.
• Ability to build trust and develop strong relationships with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Participates in the selection of external consultants to deliver training. Ensures that programs meet business objectives and requirements.
• Uses knowledge and skills in working independently to review proposals from external vendors.
• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently with planning, organizing, and prioritizing Learning and Development activities.
• Ability to adapt to change and perform well in an ambiguous environment.
• Works at an advanced level to analyze potential solutions and create recommendations.
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.

What can we offer?

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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