Sodexo - Manager - Learning & Development (8-10 yrs)

The company:

Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles, France, Sodexo is now the worldwide leader to create an improved Quality of Life. For 50 years, Sodexo has developed unique expertise, backed by 430,000 employees in 50+ countries across the globe.

In combining the diverse talents of our teams, Sodexo is the only company to integrate a complete offer of innovative services, based on over 100 professions. We develop, manage and deliver a unique array of On-site Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services for all our clients to improve the Quality of Life.

Our experiences with our over 75 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance every day.

Sodexo's structure has recently transitioned to a multi dimensions organization structured around global business segments, geographic governance, transversal functions (Finance, HR, and Brand & Communications) and expertise platforms (Food, Facilities Management, HS&E, Supply Management, IS&T). Transversal functions are now integrated and leveraged to allow for more consistent and effective impact and to ensure best practice sharing. The new balance between segments, geographies and expertise is helping Sodexo implement its strategy of creating value for its clients through well-being enhancement.

Background and Purpose:

- We are a global services company and one of the largest employers in the world. People are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves in our social values and the benefits we bring to our employees.

- In line with the market demands and leading trends we are transforming our transversal functions and adopting a new delivery model which includes a transactional Finance, IT and HR centre operating out of Mumbai for APAC region.

- We require an Learning & Development professional who can support the Centres talent development needs.

- We are looking for a self-starter who is motivated, agile and with a positive mind-set and who can think differently to make things happen.

- Main accountabilities: As the Manager L&D at Sodexo Business Services, you'll be a supporting force behind our Sodexo Business Services success.

- Develop and implement learning strategies and programs.

- Evaluate individual and organizational development needs.

- Implement various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training).

- Design e-learning courses, career plans, workshops and more.

- Organize e-learning courses workshops and other trainings.

- Maintain budgets and relationships with vendors and consultants.

- Play a crucial role in helping individuals enhance their skills and knowledge.

- Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities.

- Help managers develop their team members through career pathing.

- People Partnership: Collaborate closely with business managers and people to offer HR solutions that support business growth and development.

- Talent Development: Under the HR leadership, drive and implement programs for skills enhancement, employee engagement, and effective succession planning.

- Change Management and Communication: Support HR leadership in driving change initiatives with effective communication, gaining stakeholder buy-in.

- Data-Driven Insights: Support HR leadership in monthly, quarterly reporting, budget tracking, etc. Utilize learning HR analytics for informed decision-making and optimizing opportunities.

- Industry Engagement: Collaborate with the industry GCC community to share and learn industry-leading HR practices, staying up-to-date with trends.

- Regional Projects: embark of regional learning & development project activities and run the programs for various communities within the center.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

- Master's Degree: Human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 8-10 years of L&D experience of which minimum 2 years of experience in Global set-ups.

- Experience in delivering training programs is a MUST.

- The incumbent must display resilience and have a collaborative mindset to work across functions.

- Energetic and self-motivated.

- Exceptional Communication: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Stakeholder Relationships: Proven ability to build influential relationships with senior leaders.