Manager, Learning and Development

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE 

Manager, Learning and Development (26270041)

The Office is looking for a learning and people development professional to support the development and of training and development strategies of the university. 

We offer:

• A dynamic and transformative environment for passionate, driven and adaptable individuals to develop their skills and career; 
• Various opportunities to strategise and implement training initiatives that aim to make a difference in employee development and learning; and 
• Exposure to campaign and projects that build our learning culture. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the following related to learning and development, including:
  • Conducting analysis to understand training needs from internal clients;
  • Designing targeted learning and development strategies;
  • Developing appropriate learning tools and interventions;
  • Selecting and managing external vendors;
  • Executing and overseeing programme delivery; and
  • Evaluating programme effectiveness and preparing reports.
• Supporting corporate HR projects focused on Organisation and Talent Development.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree, preferably in Human Resources, Language or Communications;
• A minimum of 7 years of work experience in managing Learning and Development programme with at least 3 years in a managerial role; 
• Experience as a trainer / facilitator and an instructional designer 
• Strong analytical, communication, problem solving and project management skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese with proficiency in Putonghua; and 
• A passion in people development, team spirit and strong attention to details. 

In addition to the above requirements, candidates with the following experience will be highly preferred: 

• Knowledge of talent management, career planning, succession planning to ensure learning is aligned with organisational objectives; 
• Working with HR Business Partners in enhancing organisational performance with learning initiatives; 
• L&D management experience in public organisations or NGOs would be highly relevant; and
• The appointed candidate may be assigned to take up other duties under the O&TD team, such as those related to staff complaint, equal opportunity matters, HR communications, and/or performance management, policy and governance, etc.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a written test and interview(s). 

The role is a regular position. The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract of two years. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Application Procedure: 

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. 

Review of applications begins immediately until the position is filled.