HR Generalist | Finance | Administration
This position supports the design and implementation of enterprise-level talent development strategies, with a strong focus on upskilling engineers and technical professionals across the group, with focus on Malaysia and Thailand. It is responsible for developing technical learning roadmaps, strengthening Armstrong’s on-the-job training (OJT) systems, and fostering partnerships with institutes of higher learning to support future workforce readiness.
The role also provides support for key talent management processes such as performance reviews, succession planning, and capability framework development. It suits a hands-on, systems-minded talent professional who thrives in building practical learning solutions and collaborating with technical and operational teams.
Key Duties and Job Responsibilities
1. Talent Development (80%)
- Lead the design and rollout of scalable learning initiatives focused on engineering and technical skill development
- Partner with Engineering, R&D, and Operations leaders to identify current and future skill needs and build structured learning roadmaps across functions and job levels
- Establish and maintain a structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) framework with defined learning milestones, tracking tools, and trainer enablement
- Design and / or curate bite-sized, modular, and experiential learning content that supports both self-directed and team-based learning
- Collaborate with universities and polytechnics to align technical curricula and internship programs to serve Armstrong’s evolving workforce needs
- Develop toolkits, guides, and learning templates to support managers in delivering learning on the ground
- Facilitate and follow-up on leadership onboarding, train-the-trainer programs, and small-group capability-building sessions
2. Talent Management (20%)
Support key talent management cycles such as performance reviews and succession planningTrack and report data related to leadership pipelines, readiness levels, and career aspirationsContribute to the development and updating of technical and functional competencies and career pathwaysSupport communication and change enablement efforts to help managers and employees adopt talent tools and frameworksMaintain relevant dashboards and insights to guide talent-related decisionsQualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, Engineering or a related field; HRP-CP, CIPD or equivalent preferred7-10 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on talent development and technical capability buildingExperience working with technical leaders in engineering, operations or manufacturing functions to define and build learning pathwaysProven ability to design and implement OJT programs and partner with academic institutionsComfortable operating in fast-paced, cross-cultural and matrixed environmentsLeadership / Behavioural Skills
Collaborative and stakeholder-savvy : Engages diverse internal and external stakeholders to co-create and deliverGrowth mindset : Continuously learns and applies new approaches to improve resultsInfluence without authority : Gains trust and drives alignment through credibility and dataOutcome-oriented : Prioritizes efforts to achieve meaningful business and learner impactChange agility : Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable in dynamic situationsStrong execution : Takes initiative and follows through on plans effectivelyTechnical Skills
Skilled in adult learning design, facilitation, and instructional strategyFamiliar with talent frameworks, technical competencies, and performance toolsExperienced in designing structured OJT programs and managing technical learning contentAdept at partnering with institutes of higher learning and external learning providersProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); LMS or analytics tools a plusAble to facilitate training and provide advisory support to technical and cross-functional leadersDigital fluency, particularly in AI tools, is a plus#J-18808-Ljbffr