Talent & Development Team Lead

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

As the Talent & Development Team Lead, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative talent and learning solutions that foster a high-performance culture and support the strategic objectives of UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd. You will lead a small team to drive employee growth and development initiatives.

Responsibilities:**

* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent & Development specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
* Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify critical skill gaps and development opportunities across the organization.
* Design, develop, and deliver engaging and effective learning programs, workshops, and initiatives, utilizing a blended learning approach (e.g., e-learning, in-person training, coaching, mentoring).
* Manage the full learning and development lifecycle, from content creation and vendor selection to program delivery and evaluation of impact.
* Implement and oversee performance management systems, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and performance reviews.
* Develop and execute talent identification and succession planning strategies to build a robust talent pipeline.
* Champion employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
* Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in talent development, learning technologies, and HR analytics.
* Collaborate closely with HR business partners and line managers to ensure talent development initiatives align with business needs.
* Prepare and present reports on key talent metrics, program effectiveness, and ROI to senior leadership.

Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
* Proven track record of designing, implementing, and evaluating successful talent and learning programs.
* Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and various learning technologies.
* Experience with performance management systems and succession planning frameworks.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
* Proficiency in HRIS and learning management systems (LMS).
* Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment is highly desirable.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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