Learning And Development Specialist

About the Role

Position: AGM/DGM – Learning & Development

The role is responsible for designing and driving strategic capability-building initiatives across the organization. Working closely with Unit HR, L&D Leads, and business stakeholders, the role centrally plans and executes learning interventions based on insights from surveys, performance reviews, and long-term priorities. The position also supports major transformation projects, including digital initiatives, ensuring the workforce remains future-ready.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Unit Heads, HR Heads, and L&D Leads to gather inputs and design suitable learning interventions.
• Use insights from surveys, performance discussions, and business plans to identify skill gaps and create targeted programs.
• Support transformation and change management initiatives by implementing capability-building plans.
• Partner with reputed institutes and external vendors to design and deliver learning programs; monitor effectiveness as per evaluation methods.
• Release the Annual Training Plan and ensure timely execution within approved budgets.
• Provide MIS updates and insights for leadership review and corrective action.
• Explore tie-ups with academic or institutional partners to strengthen learning offerings.
• Develop and launch digital learning modules, particularly for manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure completion of mandatory learning paths for Fert and SSP units.
• Oversee administrative activities related to the CoE.
• Coordinate leadership visits and present CoE capabilities effectively.
• Implement CET/GET training cycles and ensure timely reviews and confirmations.
• Drive START Trainee Awards and encourage internal best practices.
• Collaborate with HR teams as a subject expert on capability building and talent development.
• Participate in internal and external forums to adopt best L&D practices.
• Manage vendor coordination, training calendar planning, workshop execution, and CoE operations.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR (Full-Time) and B.Tech from reputed institutions.
• 10 to 15+ years of core experience in Learning & Development.

Required Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven ability to design and execute learning programs end-to-end.
• Experience supporting transformation and change-driven initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with external training partners or institutes.
• Understanding of digital learning platforms and compliance-based learning requirements.