AddressJob Title: Head L&D/ Training
Location: Mumbai (Work from office)
Budget: 80 - 1.5cr
As the Head of Learning and Development/Training at India's leading fashion and food/beverages retailer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the organizational learning agenda. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive learning and development strategies to foster a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement across the company. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in designing and implementing learning programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of employees in the fashion and food/beverages retail industry.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the learning and development strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
- Collaborate with senior management to identify organizational learning needs and priorities.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in learning and development to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
2. Program Development and Implementation:
- Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive learning programs, including onboarding, leadership development, technical training, and soft skills development.
- Utilize a variety of learning methodologies, including instructor-led training, e-learning, simulations, and on-the-job learning, to cater to different learning styles and preferences.
- Ensure learning programs are scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with the company's culture and values.
3. Content Development and Curation:
- Oversee the development and maintenance of high-quality learning content, including courses, modules, videos, and job aids.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content relevance, accuracy, and alignment with learning objectives.
- Curate external learning resources and partnerships to supplement internal learning offerings.
4. Training Delivery and Facilitation:
- Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars as needed.
- Develop a network of internal trainers and facilitators to support decentralized learning initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate training delivery effectiveness and adjust methodologies as needed.
5. Learning Technology Management:
- Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies.
- Leverage data analytics to track learning metrics, measure program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
6. Talent Development and Succession Planning:
- Partner with HR and departmental leaders to identify high-potential employees and develop tailored development plans.
- Support succession planning efforts by identifying and nurturing talent pipelines for key roles within the organization.
7. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure learning programs comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Conduct regular audits and quality assurance checks to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of learning initiatives.
