Learning and Development Business Partner

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Why this role?

KONE is embarking upon an exciting growth and as such we are seeking L&D business partner to join our  team. L&D business partnering for learning consultancy and L&D services as well as deployment/training delivery for field, sales, leadership and apprentice programs both for KONE personnel as well as subcontractors. This role reports to L&D Manager, Southeast Asia

What will you be doing?

• Works closely with local business leaders and HR colleagues to drive L&D agenda as well as consult on development, provide L&D services and deliver selected trainings for the country.

• Deploys sales and leadership trainings him/herself and ensure technical Trainers are deploying technical learning solutions.

• Manages KONE Academy and ensures training equipment are well maintained and up to date.

• Manages subcontractor training for safety certificates and installation & maintenance method passports.

• Delivers trainings and deploys L&D services as defined in the Training Plan.

• Runs apprentice programs

• Releases additional training campaigns e.g. for safety and follows them through in the country.

• Contributes to country LT development together with Unit HR.

• Manages internal trainer networks across the country.

• Manages coaching, mentoring and 360 leadership assessment actions in country.

• Communicates and follows through mandatory training reach e.g. compliance, safety etc.

• Facilitates and promotes learner centric learning culture, runs campaigns on country.

• Focuses on field training discipline, data accuracy and KPIs transparency including improvement suggestions. Local Training Center management including asset management.

• Acts as a project manager for certain learning projects such as induction renewal.

• Challenges and consults on learning needs by broadening stakeholders’ views on what gets solved with training and what is something else.

• Impacts Area and global L&D by explicitly articulating country learning needs and offering feedback.

Are you the one?

• Bachelor’s degree in any disciplines with excellence project management skill.

• Average 5-8 year direct L&D experience in the role.

• Experience with multinational company and matrix organization

• Experience with training center management is a plus.

• Be hand on, able to do ground work to strategic partnering.

• Good presentation and communication skill

• Excellent command of Thai and English.

What do we offer?

• Career progression in opportunities within a global organization

• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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