Talent & Learning Development Manager, Asia

Overview

Talent & Learning Development Manager, Asia — Samsonite Group APAC & Middle East is an experienced learning and development professional responsible for designing and executing learning initiatives to develop talent and grow the organization across the APAC region.

About Samsonite

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories. Our brands include Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris. Our products are sold in over 100 countries through company-operated stores, websites, and a variety of retail partners.

Responsibilities Learning and Development (L&D)

• Collaborate with country HR leads to identify and prioritize development needs through the performance management process, working with key stakeholders to analyze individual requirements.
• Develop L&D strategies and employee development policies, providing regular updates to APAC country leads and global HQ.
• Partner with HR stakeholders and country leads to create employee development plans (corporate and retail) that accelerate personal effectiveness and align with talent management strategies.
• Establish annual training plans and schedule the learning and development calendar to ensure timely delivery of training programs throughout the year.
• Communicate training programs effectively to maximize participant engagement and program outcomes.
• Advise and influence country HR leads to ensure adherence to global learning objectives and standards.
• Identify and develop internal and external facilitators through Train-the-Trainer programs, building a pool of qualified trainers.
• Manage training program budgets, records, and evaluations, providing analysis and reporting on expenses and program effectiveness to global HQ.
• Source and coordinate external training courses, support delivery, and manage vendor relationships to ensure high-impact training solutions.

Talent Development

• Develop and implement action plans to address talent development and capability needs aligned with the strategic workforce plan.
• Support APAC countries in succession planning activities by defining talent profiles, creating development plans, and executing these initiatives to meet business objectives.
• Facilitate talent review sessions to identify high-potential employees for critical roles.
• Assist in building the capabilities of potential successors and high-potentials by providing managers with tools and guidelines for talent identification and development.
• Drive regional headquarters’ talent initiatives such as local scholarship programs, management of scholars to build a sustainable pipeline of talent.

Organization Development

• Lead cross-country organizational development initiatives within APAC, including change management and culture transformation projects.
• Support the internalization of Samsonite’s culture and core values by designing and deploying appropriate organizational development strategies and tools.
• Support global HQ in implementing and communicating Employee Experience initiatives within the APAC region.
• Act as the liaison between SBPL and the Singapore government regarding initiatives centered on good corporate citizenry, including scholarship initiatives and Government – Company learning programs.

Qualifications

• Education: University graduate or above
• Experience Requirements: Must have 7+ years of relevant hands-on experience in Learning and Development and Talent Management; experience in multinational companies; strong relationship-building skills; deep insight into HRD; cross-cultural awareness within the APAC region; qualified Trainer or capacity to become.
• Mobility/Travel: Occasional travel required within HK and Asia
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint; comfortable with third-party tools for virtual training and learning platforms
• Language: Excellent verbal, listening and written English communication

About The Team Why you’ll love working here

• Employee-focused culture with meaningful rewards and development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Commitment to social responsibility and sustainable practices

What We Value

Samsonite is committed to a respectful workplace and equal opportunity for all applicants, associates, customers, and others, free from harassment or discrimination.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Manufacturing

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