Learning and Development Specialist

The role will be responsible for the development and co-ordination of Learning & Development programmes and initiatives as part of our People and Culture strategy to attract, engage, develop and retain talent. The role will continue the promotion of a Learning and Development culture within our company and will have responsibility for all Learning and Development initiatives and programmes coordinated by the Group HR function.

Core Responsibilities

Strategy

Implement the Group Learning and Development Strategy promoting best practice training and development processes and systems to support successful delivery of organisational objectives in line with agreed annual budget
Implement agreed Talent management priorities aimed at attracting, retaining, and developing talent in line with the Society’s People and Culture Strategy.

Learning & Development

Review and update the Learning Needs Analysis and deliver follow up training initiatives to support continuous learning.
Manage the Company’s Learning Management system and implement on-line learning solutions that enable employees to avail of learning opportunities.
Promote ongoing engagement with the Linked In Learning platform
Support the implementation and roll-out of mentoring and coaching initiatives and training plans to enhance performance and support employees to realise their potential.
Implement the roll-out of training to support the implementation of organisational change and new ways of working.
Support the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion agenda across all HR processes (recruitment, talent management, culture initiatives etc.) to ensure employees feel valued for their contribution.
Report on metrics that evaluate training delivery outcomes against achievement of business objectives to enable continuous development and improvements of training and return on investment.
Work closely with IT, Data Analytics and Business Analyst teams to ensure maintenance, trouble shooting and development of the Learning Management system.
Support the Health and Safety and Internal Audit team with their training initiatives
Source appropriate third-party funding to support the Society deliver quality training programmes to deliver enhanced employee and business performance
Co-ordinate funding activities with ETB’s, Skillnets and Enterprise Ireland

Skills and Competencies

A well-grounded understanding of contemporary Human Resource Development processes and initiatives.
A proven track record of managing talent strategies to develop and grow internal capability and skills/ competencies.
A broad commercial awareness with a good understanding of business.
Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet challenging deadlines.
Strong relationship building and communications skills.
Excellent presentation, project management and influencing skills.
A professional and confidential approach.
A positive and flexible can-do attitude and self-starting ability, with an aptitude to take ownership of projects as required.
Excellent listening skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent IT skills, with a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office

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