Our client, a dynamic private company, is looking for a Group Learning & Development Manager for their Human Resources team, in Dubai. The job holder is responsible to develop, implement and deliver learning strategies and programmes across across the company. Additionally monitor employee development and training programs, assess needs and results, develop new programs and modify existing ones.

Role:

- Drives the Learning and Development function results through effective planning, resource allocation, work allocation, monitoring and decision-making to achieve the division-level KPIs
- Draws an annual training and development calendar that addresses the needs and expectations of the department
- Evaluates individual and organizational development needs and conduct Group-wide training needs assessments to identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed
- Designs and/or delivers e-learning courses, workshops, and implements various learning methods across Group (e.g., coaching, job-shadowing, online training)
- Assess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs
- Partner with internal stakeholders and liaise with experts regarding instructional design
- Track annual L&D budget and negotiates contracts
- Develops and maintains organizational communications such as intranet boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of learning and development events and resources
- Hire and oversees external training and L&D specialists, with the supervision of the Group HR Manager
- Provide first-line advice to HR Business partners, GMs/HODs and other managers regarding development solutions in line with best practice guidelines
- Conduct regular (internal and external) analysis of trends and themes in HR and L&D to continuously improve the quality of the L&D offering at the company
- Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth
- Define self- performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the Group HR Manager and ensure that the goals are achieved during the year
- Educate businesses on the need to hire UAE Nationals and engage with government entities to keep the channel of communication active to learn Emiratization requirements
- Ensure to reconcile regularly with Administration to understand roles and volumes to be hired in accordance with government laws
- Work closely with L&D and Recruitment to identify career development, apprenticeship and similar programs and ensure targets are met
- Manages the team members by evaluating their performance, providing feedback on an on-going basis, identifying development needs, and coaching them to ensure capability development

Requirements:

- 5 to 7 years in a related field/role as a Training manager/L&D manager
- Knowledge of current and best in class learning and development methods
- Able to nurture talent, manage complex human relationships and culturally sensitive.
- Proven ability to work independently and with others
- MS Office advanced skills
- Familiar with e-learning platforms
- Professional certification (preferred)

Benefits: ..

Consultant Name: Fatma Dastagir

Consultant Email:

Mark Williams