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Your new company
  
At Hays, we build long‑term partnerships with our people and our customers. We’re focused on meaningful work, shared ambition and creating impact in the world of work.
  
With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.
  
Your new role
  
Joining Hays, means you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that’s going places.
  
Our global network and ways of working mean you’ll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team. As the Regional Head of Learning APAC, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the learning culture and building the capability and ultimately performance of colleagues across our Regions and Hays worldwide.
  
This role has a matrix reporting line, reporting to the Global Director of Talent & Learning, as well as being a key member of the regional P&C leadership team. You will work closely and collaboratively with both regional leadership and Global Experience teams. This role will ensure clarity of understanding of local learning needs and input to the proposition and design of global content, framework and tools..
  
This is a full‑time permanent role commencing immediately based in our Hays office in Sydney CBD.
  
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery and implementation of global learning programmes and initiatives across APAC, ensuring alignment with business priorities, workforce needs and performance objectives.
• Partner with global learning teams to provide regional input, support localisation requirements and ensure successful implementation of the global learning portfolio across APAC.
• Manage and develop a team of learning professionals, providing direction, prioritisation and support to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality learning solutions and services.
• Work closely with the APAC People & Culture Director, Commercial People Partners and business leaders to identify capability priorities and deliver learning solutions that support business performance and workforce outcomes.
• Monitor learning participation, adoption and feedback, use insights to continuously improve the learner experience and training effectiveness

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience working in an L&D Manager role
• Exceptional leadership, collaboration and team management skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly collaborative with an appreciation of both global and local needs.
• Curious, tuned into the latest external developments in the learning space.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and digital learning tools and proven ability to operate effectively across different regional system environments.

What you'll get in return
  
This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Other benefits include:  

• Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave
• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays

What you need to do now
  
If you’re looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let’s create tomorrow together. There’s no telling where a career at Hays might take you.
 
Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.
  
By joining Hays, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We invite people of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who belong to LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support and/or adjustments throughout our recruitment process please contact recruitment.anz@hays.com.au

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