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Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential. 

We are welcoming a Professional Learning & Development Specialist to our Global People Team who will be based in either China or Singapore and work hybrid from their home and the office.

Reporting to our Global Specialist in Organizational Coaching, you will work closely with our local HR Managers across APAC, our global team of HR Business Partners, and business leaders spread throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Your responsibilities will encompass identifying learning & development needs for colleagues in the APAC region, leading on a learning & development strategy for the region working closely with the Global Professional Learning & Organizational Development team, arranging training sessions within the region, and where necessary, delivering training to colleagues. We are seeking a professional who is comfortable facilitating sessions in both Mandarin and English.

As a member of the global PL&OD team, you will be the expert for the APAC region guiding on local needs to find solutions, provide on the ground support on all PL&LD initiatives, as well as having a solid understanding and comfort level with our learning management platforms: My Performance and My Development.

You will be committed to working in close collaboration with your PL&OD team members, with the confidence to work autonomously and take the lead for delivering the PL&OD strategy within the APAC region. As such, you have ambition to set strategies and implement them to make progress with the support of the PL&OD Vice President and the wider team, building close relationships with business leaders within the region to earn their respect, manage their expectations, and be a trusted partner to them. This is a great opportunity for you if you enjoy taking ownership while also collaborating with the global team to provide local expertise to the regions you will support.

Please submit your application before advert. closing date of Apr. 6th 2022
Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.
 

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with the VP of PL&OD to support a Talent & Learning strategy to build and maintain organisational capability as a way to deliver on key business imperatives and goals
• Engaging with colleagues to identify learning needs, raised to you directly by colleagues or through your own analysis of skills gaps and/or development opportunities, supporting colleagues with their ongoing personal and professional development
• Delivering training sessions in both Mandarin and English for APAC regions, e.g China, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, etc.
• Ensuring colleagues within their region engage with, and actively participate in, global PL&OD initiatives and programs
• Gathering feedback and input from APAC colleagues to share with the global PL&OD team; ensuring colleagues are receiving the best quality learning and development experience in a way that is encouraging of, and tailored to, their needs and preferences
• Partnering with the People Team, business directors and senior managers on the design, delivery and implementation of Organisational Development projects and processes in alignment with global L&OD strategy, where necessary
• Engaging and handling external vendors or trainers to support design and delivery of talent and learning interventions, when needed; negotiating to ensure commercially acceptable terms and driving excellent return on investment
• Supporting the PL&OD team in the continual management of all PL&OD learning management platforms, working in close partnership to ensure the platforms are fit for purpose
• Supporting the HR Business Partners in the delivery of relevant employee engagement programmes and interventions to build a culture of high performance and employee well-being

What we’re looking for:

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English languages, in verbal and written
• Solid knowledge and tried experience of region’s culture, language, and customs
• CIPD qualified or equivalent qualification, i.e. Organisational Psychology
• In-depth knowledge of, and experience in, the design and delivery of Talent & Learning tools, models, processes and interventions
• Ability to work both independently and with a wider team; develop and establish relationships with business leaders
• Flexibility to work different hours dependent on where training sessions needs to be delivered
• Strong training facilitation and influential skills in both Mandarin and English
• Robust written and verbal communication skills
• Multitasker who can work simultaneously on different projects with competing priorities
• Experience in budget tracking and reporting

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary 
• 20 days annual leave
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

Additional Information:

• This role is open to candidates who could reside in all locations across China and Singapore, however you must have the right to work and live in the region you reside in.
• Relocation support is not provided for this role.
• Taylor & Francis has multiple options for how employees can work based on their role – be that in the Office, at home or somewhere in between.

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. 

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.