On behalf of one of its clients, The Talent Firm is recruiting for the position of Learning Specialist. The client is a renowned multinational company in the FMCG industry.

About the Role

The client is seeking a dynamic and innovative Learning Specialist to play a key role in shaping the future of the company’s talent through learning and development initiatives. This unique position combines expertise in talent development with a focus on digital skills and data-driven decision-making. You will be responsible for designing and implementing learning strategies that build individual skills and empower employees to leverage digital platforms and data for effective business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and support talent development needs across the organization.

• Design and implement comprehensive learning programs aligned with individual and organizational goals.

• Utilize various learning methods, including coaching, online training, blended learning, and job shadowing.

• Assess the effectiveness of learning programs and make data-driven improvements.

• Partner with managers to develop career paths and foster employee engagement.

• Contribute to talent retention strategies through effective learning and development initiatives.

• Evaluate and prioritize local development needs across digital and technology topics.

• Map learning content to specific team needs, leveraging existing global resources.

• Develop and manage a local change management plan for digital transformation initiatives.

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on leveraging digital tools and data for informed decision-making.

• Analyze progress against key capabilities and identify skill gaps through regular gap analyses.

• Establish and implement clear criteria for measuring the impact of learning on digital competence.

• Manage critical roles and succession plans for the long term.

• Monitor and coordinate coaching programs for high-potential talent and remedial employees.

• Conduct annual objective audits and provide coaching on SMART goal setting.

• Interpret and advise on psychometric assessments.

• Manage employee surveys and implement action plans based on feedback.

• Analyze the effectiveness of onboarding training and make necessary updates.

• Plan and track department annual training plans.

Job Requirements

Education:

• BA Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience: 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in learning and development, preferably in a corporate setting.

Technical skills:   

• Proven ability to design, develop, and deliver engaging and effective training programs, a solid understanding of digital skills, and the ability to translate them into practical training modules, experience with blended learning and online learning technologies, data analysis skills, and experience with learning measurement tools

How to Apply

• Interested applicants can send their applications through jobs@thetalentfirm.com with the subject line ‘Learning Specialist’ no later than 13th January 2024