The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and driving initiatives that build organisational capability, foster a culture of continuous learning, and support both career development and performance management. This partners with People Director and managers to identify training needs, develop talent strategies, strengthen performance management practices, and ensure employees have the skills and frameworks required to achieve business goals.

Learning Strategy & Program Design

Manage implementation of comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with business objectives
Design, deliver, and evaluate learning programs (e.g., onboarding, leadership development, technical upskilling, soft skills)
Partner with department heads to assess skill gaps and future capability needs
Promote a blended learning approach (e-learning, workshops, coaching, mentoring, external programs)

Talent Development & Leadership

Lead succession planning initiatives in collaboration with People team and business leaders
Drive leadership development programs to build strong pipelines for critical roles
Support career development frameworks, competency models, and professional growth pathways

Performance Management

Drive the performance management process end-to-end, including goal-setting, mid-year and annual reviews, and continuous feedback practices
Equip managers with tools and training to conduct effective performance conversations and provide actionable feedback
Align performance outcomes with talent development initiatives and business priorities
Analyse performance data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and enhance organisational effectiveness

Training Operations

Redefine and oversee training logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and L&D technology platforms (e.g., LMS)
Track participation, learning outcomes, and ROI of programs
Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements (e.g., regulatory, safety)

Culture & Employee Engagement

Champion a learning culture by embedding continuous development into daily work
Encourage employee-led knowledge-sharing, peer learning, and coaching networks

Requirements

BA Degree in HR, Organisational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field
At least 4+ years of experience in L&D, Talent Development, or Organisational Development
Proven track record of execution of training initiatives
Proven track record of designing and implementing impactful learning programs
Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and digital learning - platforms
Experience with leadership development, succession planning, and performance management integration
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement experience
Experience with a variety of office software (email tools, presentation slides, spreadsheets and databases)
Knowledge of HRIS, LMS and databases

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