Equentis - Assistant Manager/Manager - Learning & Development (5-7 yrs)

Position Title: Assistant Manager/Manager L&D.

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai.

Reports to: HR Head.

Department: Human Resources.

Job Summary:

- We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Corporate Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to join our growing HR team.

- This role will focus on designing, developing, and executing a variety of learning and development programs that foster employee growth, enhance skills, and support organizational goals.

- The ideal candidate will work closely with leaders across the company to understand training needs, create tailored learning experiences, and measure the effectiveness of L&D initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Strategy:

- Collaborate with senior leaders to identify current and future skill gaps and training needs across departments.

- Design and implement comprehensive learning strategies that align with the company's goals, culture, and business objectives.

- Develop a learning roadmap to build leadership capabilities, enhance employee performance, and support career development.

Training Program Design and Delivery:

- Create engaging and innovative training content and materials for both in-person and virtual training sessions.

- Facilitate and deliver training sessions on various topics, including leadership development, communication skills, compliance, diversity and inclusion, and technical skills.

- Lead employee onboarding programs to ensure a smooth and effective introduction for new hires.

Employee Engagement and Development:

- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organization.

- Develop personalized learning paths and career development programs to support employee growth and succession planning.

- Provide coaching and mentoring to employees, helping them navigate career development opportunities.

Performance Measurement & Reporting:

- Measure the impact and effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.

- Prepare and present reports to leadership on training outcomes, ROI, and suggestions for program improvements.

- Use data and feedback to continuously improve training offerings and employee development initiatives.

Collaboration and Support:

- Work with department heads to understand specific training needs and customize programs to address these needs.

- Partner with external training providers and consultants as needed for specialized content or certifications.

- Act as a subject matter expert on L&D best practices, providing guidance to managers and employees on training resources.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

- 5+ years of experience in corporate learning and development, talent management.

- Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, and training delivery methods.

- Proven ability to design and deliver engaging training programs for a wide range of employee levels.

- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning tools.

- Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

- Ability to analyze learning needs, develop impactful training programs, and assess learning effectiveness.

- Familiarity with leadership development, succession planning, and career development strategies.

- Experience with change management and driving cultural transformations through learning initiatives.