HRD Manager

Job Description: HRD Manager

Department: Human Resources / People Experience
Reports to: Head of HR / HR Director

Job Purpose

Lead employee development initiatives aligned with business priorities to strengthen employee capabilities, leadership readiness, and career growth. Support performance management and build a culture of continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning & Development

• Conduct training needs assessments with department heads and develop annual learning and development plans.
• Design and manage training programs, internal learning initiatives, and on-the-job development.
• Manage training budgets and external providers, and evaluate how employees apply learning in their work.

2. Competency & Individual Development Plans

• Develop and review competency frameworks for different functions and job levels.
• Support managers in identifying skill gaps and preparing Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Monitor development progress and evaluate outcomes.

3. Performance Management

• Manage goal setting, performance reviews, and evaluation processes in collaboration with HR and business leaders.
• Equip managers with feedback and coaching skills to support employee performance.
• Translate performance review findings into relevant development initiatives.

4. Talent & Leadership Development

• Work with business leaders to identify and develop high-potential employees.
• Design leadership development programs and support succession planning for critical roles.
• Support career path development and internal growth opportunities.

5. Business Partnership & Reporting

• Advise leaders and managers on team development needs and solutions.
• Analyze development data and present recommendations to management.
• Manage the HRD team and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver agreed objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in HRD or Learning & Development, with experience managing teams or projects.
• Experience in competency frameworks, IDPs, performance management, and leadership development.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical development plans.
• Strong learning design, facilitation, consulting, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management, budget management, and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills in Thai and English.

Key Performance Indicators

• Delivery of development plans within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Completion and quality of IDPs, with measurable development progress.
• Application of acquired skills and improvement in job performance.
• Talent readiness for critical positions.
• Timely completion of performance management cycles.