Human Resources Business Partner (Learning & Development - Shipping Industry)

Company Overview

Our client is an established organization with operations across multiple locations and a diverse workforce. They are looking for an experienced Learning & Development Manager and or Human Resources Business Partner L&D Focus to lead the organisation's L&D strategy, strengthen workforce capability and build consistent learning and development frameworks across the business.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Human Resources, you will lead the Learning & Development function and oversee an Executive / Senior Executive within the team. The role will be responsible for shaping the organisation's L&D strategy, governance framework and capability-building initiatives across the group.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and drive the organization-wide Learning & Development strategy, ensuring alignment with current and future business requirements.
Establish and continuously improve L&D policies, processes, governance frameworks and operating procedures.
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify capability gaps and lead the organisation-wide Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and annual learning planning process.
Develop and enhance competency frameworks, proficiency standards and career development pathways to support employee development and succession planning.
Design and implement leadership development and talent development initiatives to strengthen organisational capability.
Develop L&D metrics, dashboards and reporting frameworks to measure learning effectiveness and support decision-making.
Oversee mandatory training, certification requirements, refresher programmes and related governance.
Manage and continuously improve the organisation's Learning Management System (LMS) and related learning technologies.
Oversee corporate learning programmes including induction, internships and scholarship programmes.
Work with internal subject matter experts and external training providers to develop effective learning solutions.
Manage L&D budgets, training expenditure and applicable training grants.
Lead, coach and develop the L&D team while continuously improving processes and service delivery standards.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience across Learning & Development, talent development or organisational capability.
Strong experience establishing and managing L&D policies, processes, frameworks and governance practices.
Proven experience developing learning programmes, competency frameworks and capability-building initiatives across multiple functions or locations.
Strong understanding of training needs analysis, programme design, facilitation, evaluation methodologies and adult learning principles.
Good knowledge of talent development, leadership development, succession planning and competency frameworks.
Experience coaching or supervising junior team members.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical and organisational skills.
Comfortable balancing strategic L&D responsibilities with hands-on operational execution.
Experience working within a multicultural environment is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HR systems and reporting/data analysis tools.
Experience with Workday HCM and/or Workday Learning would be advantageous.