Associate Manager OD & Talent Development

As the Regional Associate Manager, you will manage Zalora’s OD and Talent Development Strategy across all the markets we operate in. This includes creating and partnering with the Regional HRBPs on the design and implementation of organizational development programs such as performance management framework career development frameworks and organization design. You will also lead the programs and processes for organization-wide development of our people, hence playing a pivotal role in the reinvention and implementation of learning and development programs that will fuel personal and professional growth and create leaders that will in turn drive business performance and growth.

This role sits within our vibrant People & Culture Team  and reports directly to the P&C Regional Director. The People & Culture team is committed to putting Our People First and our goal is to be recognized as the first choice for talent in Southeast Asia by winning the hearts and minds of our People.

Responsibilities:

Talent Development Section

• Partner with the HRBPs to drive the consistent and fair execution of the Talent Development lifecycle across the company; this includes but isn’t limited to Performance Management, High Potential Talent Career Pathing/ Design, Talent Development Programs for mid-senior leaders and future/critical skills (e.g. Gen AI).
• Be the champion and key PIC of internal mobility, supporting the internal mobility process with the Talent Acquisition team and developing a talent marketplace to institutionalize mobility and growth.
• Design, delivery and implementation of Zalora's career development offering including building career pathways and skills inventory.

• Drive the end-to-end performance management process  including goal setting, check-ins, year-end reviews, and performance ratings calibrations. 
• Elevate leadership capability by facilitating learning and developing tools and resources to equip managers in having meaningful performance and development conversations.

Learning Section

• Partner with the HRBPs and Business leaders to identify capability gaps and design & deploy blended learning programs/interventions to plug those gaps measuring success through predefined metrics.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Deploy a Train-the-Trainer framework to guide/advise potential instructors or subject matter experts enabling them to train others in the organization.
• Prepare and implement L&D budget; maintain records and reports of expenses.
• Create impactful communications including learning resources for employees and people managers.

Organization Design Section

• Evaluate the current organizational structure to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement.
• Ensure that the organizational design aligns with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
• Define roles and responsibilities to ensure clarity and reduce overlap or gaps in functions.
• Streamlining processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Lead and manage change initiatives related to organizational restructuring.
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to gather input and secure buy-in for design changes.

Requirements:

• Has at least 6+ years of experience in organization design and talent development.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, talent management, and organizational development methodologies.
• Can work comfortably on excel and perform basic data analysis. Takes a data-driven approach.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Has a growth mindset with the ability to learn and try novel approaches that are applicable to Zalora.
• Can confidently present to senior stakeholders.
• Is proficient in reading and writing business English.

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia’s Online Fashion Destination. Founded in 2012, the company has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets. ZALORA offers an extensive collection of top international and local brands and products across apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty categories for men and women. Offering up to 30-day free returns, speedy deliveries as fast as 3 hours, free delivery over a certain spend, and multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, ZALORA is the online shopping destination with endless fashion possibilities.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.