Talent Development Specialist (1-year contract)

Company description Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips. Go ahead, the world is waiting. Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore - Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital. Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore. They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL. Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape. Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience. Overview We're looking for a detail-loving, can-do Talent Development Specialist to join the People & Culture team supporting Southeast Asia and Singapore. This role is the operational backbone of the team — you will own programme delivery, learning operations and the Singapore learning experience, making sure every programme runs smoothly, every learner feels supported, and every data point is captured to show our impact. You will work closely with the Talent Development Lead to bring learning and leadership initiatives to life across the region. If you thrive on making things work behind the scenes and want to grow your career in learning and leadership development within a creative industry, this is the role for you. Who you would be You would be someone who is highly organised, proactive and takes real pride in flawless execution. You enjoy being the person everyone can rely on to make things happen — from coordinating a multi-market leadership programme to designing a beautiful Canva poster for Learning Day. You are collaborative and service-oriented, with a genuine passion for creating great learning experiences. You are comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working across different stakeholders, and using digital tools and AI to work smarter. You are curious, open to feedback, and always looking for ways to improve how things are done. Responsibilities Objectives of this Role Ensure the smooth planning, coordination and delivery of all learning and talent development programmes for Southeast Asia (regional programmes) and Singapore (local programmes), including ownership of the local deployment of the Groupe Learning Management System, Marcel Classes. Support the Talent Development Lead in executing capability, leadership and learning initiatives that build workforce readiness across the region. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end programme logistics for SEA leadership and capability programmes — scheduling, participant management, materials preparation, venue or virtual setup, and post-programme follow-up. Own LMS (Marcel Classes) administration for the region and Singapore, including course setup, training records, enrolment tracking, compliance reporting (including CSR), and system hygiene. Plan and execute Learning Day / Week, global learning campaigns (e.g., Le Train, Creative Train), and regional learning events that build excitement for learning. Manage external vendor relationships, contracts, invoicing and budgets, keeping everything organised and on track. Produce monthly and quarterly learning analytics reports and dashboards, tracking learning hours, expenses, feedback and key performance indicators. Own learner engagement communications — invitations, reminders, nudges, and post-programme messages that are warm, clear and on-brand. Support the Talent Development Lead in programme design, branding and communications for learning and leadership initiatives. Liaise with HR Leads, HR Business Partners and line managers on programme materials, nominations and deployment logistics. For Senior Specialist level: Independently manage the delivery of at least one regional initiative end-to-end, including managing internal and external stakeholders. Support co-facilitation of selected programme modules as a development opportunity. Qualifications Skills and Qualifications At least a Diploma in any discipline with at least 2–3 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, HR Development, or a related coordination / operations role; fresh graduates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply for the Specialist level. Individuals with 4–7 years of L&D or HR experience and qualifications in HR, Business, Communications, Education, or a related field may be considered for the Senior Specialist level. Experience as an L&D professional in the following are pluses: A multinational and multicultural environment, and/or Marketing, advertising or creative industry, and/or Regional or multi-market experience. Strong knowledge of presentation and design tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva) with the ability to create visually engaging learning materials. Proven ability in managing and analysing data using MS Excel, including producing dashboards and reports. Comfortable using AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to streamline operations and content creation. Familiarity with LMS platforms (experience with Marcel Classes is a bonus). Strong proficiency in English (proficiency in another Southeast Asian language, e.g., Thai, Bahasa Indonesia or Vietnamese, is a plus).

Skills and Qualifications At least a Diploma in any discipline with at least 2–3 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, HR Development, or a related coordination / operations role; fresh graduates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply for the Specialist level. Individuals with 4–7 years of L&D or HR experience and qualifications in HR, Business, Communications, Education, or a related field may be considered for the Senior Specialist level. Experience as an L&D professional in the following are pluses: A multinational and multicultural environment, and/or Marketing, advertising or creative industry, and/or Regional or multi-market experience. Strong knowledge of presentation and design tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva) with the ability to create visually engaging learning materials. Proven ability in managing and analysing data using MS Excel, including producing dashboards and reports. Comfortable using AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to streamline operations and content creation. Familiarity with LMS platforms (experience with Marcel Classes is a bonus). Strong proficiency in English (proficiency in another Southeast Asian language, e.g., Thai, Bahasa Indonesia or Vietnamese, is a plus).

Objectives of this Role Ensure the smooth planning, coordination and delivery of all learning and talent development programmes for Southeast Asia (regional programmes) and Singapore (local programmes), including ownership of the local deployment of the Groupe Learning Management System, Marcel Classes. Support the Talent Development Lead in executing capability, leadership and learning initiatives that build workforce readiness across the region. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end programme logistics for SEA leadership and capability programmes — scheduling, participant management, materials preparation, venue or virtual setup, and post-programme follow-up. Own LMS (Marcel Classes) administration for the region and Singapore, including course setup, training records, enrolment tracking, compliance reporting (including CSR), and system hygiene. Plan and execute Learning Day / Week, global learning campaigns (e.g., Le Train, Creative Train), and regional learning events that build excitement for learning. Manage external vendor relationships, contracts, invoicing and budgets, keeping everything organised and on track. Produce monthly and quarterly learning analytics reports and dashboards, tracking learning hours, expenses, feedback and key performance indicators. Own learner engagement communications — invitations, reminders, nudges, and post-programme messages that are warm, clear and on-brand. Support the Talent Development Lead in programme design, branding and communications for learning and leadership initiatives. Liaise with HR Leads, HR Business Partners and line managers on programme materials, nominations and deployment logistics. For Senior Specialist level: Independently manage the delivery of at least one regional initiative end-to-end, including managing internal and external stakeholders. Support co-facilitation of selected programme modules as a development opportunity.