Job Purpose:
- The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for identifying organizational training needs, designing and delivering learning programs, and evaluating their effectiveness to enhance employee performance, support career development, and contribute to achieving the organization's strategic objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:
- Conduct training needs assessments in collaboration with department managers and business leaders.
- Design, develop, and implement learning and development programs, including instructor-led, virtual, and e-learning courses.
- Coordinate and facilitate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Develop training materials, presentations, manuals, job aids, and assessment tools.
- Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), including course administration, user enrollment, and training records.
- Coordinate internal and external training programs, workshops, and professional development initiatives.
- Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback surveys, assessments, performance metrics, and return on investment (ROI) analysis.
- Monitor employee learning progress and recommend development plans to address competency gaps.
- Support leadership development, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate training records and prepare regular reports on training activities, completion rates, and learning outcomes.
- Stay informed of industry trends, emerging learning technologies, and best practices to continuously improve learning initiatives.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop technical and functional training content.
- Assist in managing the annual learning and development budget and vendor relationships.
Necessary Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development, or Human Resources.
- Professional certifications (preferred), such as CPTD, ATD, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent.
- Autumotive background is preferable