Assistant Vice President Human Resources

AVP, Human Resources

The Assistant Vice President – Human Resources is responsible for leading the organization's learning, leadership development, talent management, and organizational capability strategies. This role partners with business leaders to build a high-performing workforce by designing and implementing learning initiatives that develop leadership capabilities, strengthen employee engagement, and support business transformation.

The AVP serves as a strategic HR partner, ensuring that learning and talent initiatives align with the company's business objectives, culture, and long-term growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development Strategy

• Develop and execute the company's enterprise-wide Learning and Development strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Establish competency frameworks, learning pathways, and capability-building programs across all functions.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Drive succession planning and talent review processes for critical roles.
• Identify high-potential employees and develop structured development plans.
• Design executive coaching, mentoring, and leadership acceleration programs.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen leadership capability across the organization.

Organizational Development

• Lead organizational development initiatives that enhance performance, collaboration, and employee effectiveness.
• Support organizational transformation, change management, and culture-building initiatives.
• Facilitate organizational design and workforce capability planning as business needs evolve.

HR Business Partnership

• Partner closely with business leaders to identify capability gaps and recommend strategic learning solutions.
• Support workforce planning and organizational capability initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR advice on talent development and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with significant leadership responsibility in Learning & Development and Organizational Development.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide leadership development and talent management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of competency-based development, succession planning, performance management, and organizational development.
• Experience supporting business transformation and change management initiatives.