Assistant Manager, Learning & Talent Development

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Talent & Organization Development is a key enabler of organizational growth at DKSH, responsible for driving talent management, learning and development, performance management, and employee engagement across the business. This role partners closely with business leaders and Human Resources (HR) stakeholders to build organizational capabilities, strengthen the employee experience, and develop talent pipelines that support long‑term business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) in partnership with business leaders to identify capability gaps and prioritize development interventions that drive measurable workforce improvement.
• Design and manage the annual training calendar, ensuring learning programs are aligned with business priorities and workforce development needs.
• Coordinate internal and external learning programs, monitoring training effectiveness and learning outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage employee onboarding and orientation programs that position new hires for success from day one.
• Champion participation in People DNA and other corporate development programs, embedding a culture of continuous learning and self‑development across the organization.
• Maintain accurate training completion records and support the annual Performance Management Process.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on performance management practices, setting clear expectations and supporting meaningful development conversations.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and action plans that foster a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance workplace culture.
• Coordinate the annual Your Voice Survey and pulse surveys, partnering with management teams to translate results into meaningful and measurable improvement actions.
• Manage employee recognition programs and organize culture‑building events that strengthen team cohesion and a sense of belonging.
• Develop wellbeing and employee experience initiatives, monitoring engagement metrics and recommending data‑driven improvements.
• Coordinate annual talent review processes and support succession planning to build a robust talent pipeline aligned with business needs.
• Support the design and implementation of HR projects that strengthen employee capability and drive organizational performance improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Professional Human Resources certification is an advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources, with at least 2 to 3 years in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or Employee Engagement.
• Proven experience in managing HR projects and engaging diverse stakeholders to deliver results.
• Strong knowledge of Talent Management, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement principles and practices.
• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of the local language and English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Human Resources systems.