Head of Learning and Development

Job Description

Role Overview We are hiring on behalf of a reputed industrial group for a strategic HR leadership role overseeing Talent Management and Learning & Development at the group level. This position focuses on building leadership capabilities, succession planning, and driving impactful learning initiatives across a diverse and distributed workforce, particularly within the manufacturing sector. Key Responsibilities Talent Management & Succession Planning - Lead the succession planning and talent review framework for ~5000 top leaders across the organization. - Design and implement job evaluation, career pathing, and talent identification frameworks. - Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and strengthen the organizations future leadership pipeline. Learning & Leadership Development - Drive leadership development programs for first-time managers and above (impacting ~10,000-12,000 employees). - Design functional and technical learning interventions aligned with business goals. - Champion the use of digital learning platforms such as LMS (e.g., Darwinbox) and LXP tools to improve learning effectiveness. - Lead initiatives around AI-powered learning and modern knowledge-sharing platforms. Team & Stakeholder Collaboration - Lead a core team of 9, with indirect oversight of L&D representatives across manufacturing plants. - Work closely with HRBPs, plant heads, and senior business leaders to drive adoption and implementation of people development strategies. Sector-Specific Learning Strategy - Customize learning and talent strategies for the unique dynamics of the manufacturing and industrial workforce. - Develop scalable and practical solutions for high-volume, distributed teams. What Were Looking For - 15+ years of experience in Talent Management and L&D, with 5+ years in a leadership role. - Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is mandatory. - Proven track record in large-scale succession planning and leadership development. - Strong understanding of LMS/LXP platforms, AI-based learning tools, and knowledge management systems. - Exceptional stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and change management abilities. - Experience in leading teams and influencing across business units. Show more Show less