Vincent Leong

Head of Talent

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia11 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in talent acquisition and workforce planning.
Designed training programs for over 300 employees.
Advocate for hiring for attitude and training for skill.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Development Specialist with a focus on HR transformation and leadership training.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningTalent DevelopmentSuccession PlanningTransformational LeadershipBusiness OperationsTeam ManagementOperations Management

Other Skills

Train the Trainer CertificationSoft Skills TrainingHuman Resources (HR)Cross-functional Problem SolvingSalesTraining Needs AnalysisCompetency MappingJob AnalysisTalent ManagementRecruitingLeadership DevelopmentCoaching & MentoringMultitasking

About

I'm passionate about hiring for attitude and training for skill, a philosophy that has consistently proven true throughout my career in HR across diverse industries. What I Believe Resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset often outperform technical qualifications. I focus on identifying and nurturing talent who not only perform, but elevate those around them. The right mindset it’s a game changer. What I Do I specialize in identifying and developing talent with a growth mindset. With practical experience in: - Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning - Talent Manageemt & Development - Career Mapping & Succession Planning - Soft Skills & Leadership Training - Coaching, Mentoring & Performance Enablement - Cross-functional HR Collaboration I’ve designed and delivered soft skills training programs for over 300+ employees, supported workforce transformation in the plantation, manufacturing and service sectors, and contributed to leadership initiatives that nurture high-potential individuals. My Current Role At Kwantas Corporation Bhd, I contribute to workforce transformation in a fast-moving and competitive industry. Our goal: to future-proof talent while staying true to our values. Let's Connect I’m always open to meaningful conversations around: - Talent strategy & future readiness - Leadership and learning cultures - Gen Z engagement and workplace expectations - HR transformation in Malaysia and beyond If you’re passionate about people, purpose, and progress, I’d love to connect and exchange ideas.

Experience

Kwantas group of companies

2 roles

Talent Acquisitoin and Development Specialist

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple business units, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding and retention. Conduct workforce mapping and planning by analyzing current organizational structure, identifying critical roles, forecasting future manpower needs, and pinpointing skill gaps.

Train the Trainer CertificationSoft Skills TrainingTalent AcquisitionWorkforce Planning

Talent Development Specialist

Apr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Design and deliver leadership, communication, human skills, and cross-functional training programs, achieving a 25% boost in employee engagement. Develop and implement career mapping pathways, career development frameworks, and succession planning strategies to strengthen the group’s talent pool and leadership pipelines. Apply data-driven HR reporting to evaluate training effectiveness and optimize talent development initiatives.

Soft Skills TrainingHuman Resources (HR)Talent DevelopmentSuccession Planning

The beaufort club

Club Manager

Jul 2018 – Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Penampang · On-site

Took on a new challenge as Club Manager at a different establishment, to turn around business operations. Applied a transformational leadership approach focused on employee empowerment and a “we win together, we lose together” mindset. Within six months, we successfully achieved a complete operational turnaround, consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.

Soft Skills TrainingHuman Resources (HR)Transformational LeadershipBusiness Operations

Jesselton team

2 roles

Assistant Club Manager

Promoted

Jun 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr · On-site

Promoted to the role of Person-in-Charge, tasked with overseeing daily club operations and turning the business around. This position provided critical experience in transformational leadership, particularly in empowering employees by fostering trust, collaboration, and alignment toward a common goal. Within a year, I successfully led the team to achieve a complete operational turnaround, consistently enhancing the overall performance of the establishment.

Soft Skills TrainingHuman Resources (HR)Transformational LeadershipTeam Management