A global manufacturing organisation with regional operations across multiple sites. The company operates within a structured HR and plant-based model, with L&D functions spanning both site-level execution and regional collaboration. The role sits within a broader global L&D team supporting organisational capability development.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing learning programmes that support site and regional capability development. The role serves as the primary L&D resource on-site whilst operating as an integrated member of a regional team, ensuring alignment between local training needs and broader organisational goals. The position holds accountability for end-to-end training administration, effectiveness measurement, and compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Design & Delivery
- Design, develop, and deliver learning programmes covering onboarding, technical training, leadership development, and soft-skills workshops
- Develop training materials, manuals, e-learning modules, and job aids at both site and regional level
- Facilitate group training sessions and workshops
- Recommend training methodologies and learning technologies to improve programme effectiveness
Training Needs & Effectiveness
- Conduct skills gap analyses and training needs assessments in collaboration with department managers
- Administer assessments, surveys, and evaluations
- Evaluate training effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative methods and recommend improvements
- Analyse training data and drive continuous improvement opportunities
LMS & Content Management
- Maintain and update the Learning Management System (LMS); ensure content accuracy and user access
- Track and record training participation and compliance
- Maintain L&D documentation, training calendars, and compliance records
- Take overall responsibility for setting up and maintaining training master data governance
Regional & Global Collaboration
- Operate as the site-based Thailand resource within a regional L&D team
- Act as the conduit between the site and global L&D function
- Work with site leadership to support development of annual site training plans aligned to strategy and vision
- Work with the Global Corporate Training team and all departments to create and maintain the training site matrix
- Own L&D quarterly plans, ensuring alignment with site, regional, and organisational goals
- Up to 20% regional travel required; flexibility for global time zones required
Organisational Development Support
- Support organisational development initiatives including performance management, talent development, and succession planning
- Support career development programmes and coaching initiatives
- Manage vendor relationships for external training providers
- Manage assigned L&D budget within defined limits
Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare and report training performance results and KPIs to HR leadership
- Provide all required training information and submit to government agencies per legal requirements, ensuring full compliance
- Serve as the training SME to support all types of audits and quality documentation related to training
- Coordinate with external parties and organise training sessions for the site
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience: 2–5 years in Learning & Development or a related HR function; experience designing and delivering training programmes; experience in cross-functional and/or matrix environments
- Technical: LMS management and e-learning content creation; digital learning tools; full Microsoft Office suite; SAP experience an advantage
- Leadership: Superior consulting, facilitation, communication, and influencing skills; ability to adapt style across all levels of management and employees; strong project management and prioritisation capabilities; collaborative working style across diverse teams and organisational levels
- Certifications: Professional qualification in L&D, training, or instructional design preferred (e.g., CPTD, ATD, CIPD, or equivalent)
- Industry: Manufacturing or industrial sector with multi-site / regional operating model preferred
