Learning And Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist

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About the Role:

We are looking for an innovative and execution-focused Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to spearhead our training initiatives for non-sales teams at NxtWave. In this dynamic role, you will champion a performance-linked and AI-first approach to learning. Your responsibilities will encompass designing and delivering structured onboarding, impactful on-the-job training (OJT), facilitating Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and driving org-wide AI upskilling. The core objective is to build productised, repeatable, and scalable training systems that are deeply tied to measurable performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding Excellence:

  Design, implement, and continuously improve engaging and effective induction and onboarding programs for new hires in non-sales functions.

• Structured OJT Programs:

  Develop and manage structured on-the-job training (OJT) programs tailored to specific roles and skill gaps, ensuring practical application and learning.

• Individual Development:

  Collaborate closely with managers to implement, track, and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs), fostering employee growth and career progression.

• AI Upskilling Champion:

  Actively support and drive AI upskilling initiatives across various teams through curated learning cohorts, guidance on AI tool adoption (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini), and continuous learning nudges.

• Training Productisation:

  Develop and refine training content and delivery methods to make them consistent, repeatable, scalable, and accessible (e.g., creating online modules, standardized guides).

• Impact Measurement:

  Establish mechanisms to link training efforts directly with team-level and individual performance outcomes, measuring effectiveness and ROI.

• Learning Needs Analysis:

  Work with team leads to identify skill gaps and learning needs, translating them into actionable training interventions.

What Youll Need (Skills & Experience):

• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and managing L&D programs.

• Proficiency in Google Sheets:

  Skilled in using Google Sheets for creating trackers, templates, mapping learner progress, and analyzing training data.

• Stakeholder Coordination:

  Excellent ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across various teams to ensure smooth planning and execution of L&D initiatives.

• Instructional Design Acumen:

  Ability to break down complex role expectations and skills into clear, structured, and effective training journeys and content.

• AI Tool Familiarity & Adoption:

  Demonstrable experience or strong interest in adopting, experimenting with, and leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, AI-powered learning platforms) for L&D.

• Organizational Prowess:

  Strong skills in organizing training rollouts with high clarity, meticulous follow-through, and attention to detail.

Mindset We Look For:

• Growth Mindset and Learner-First Attitude:

  Passionate about continuous learning for oneself and for others.

• Strong Execution Skills:

  A bias for action and getting things done effectively, not just planning.

• Practical, Structured, and Outcome-Driven:

  Focused on delivering tangible results and practical learning solutions.

• Clear Communicator and Systems-Thinker:

  Ability to articulate ideas clearly and design scalable learning systems.

• Tech-Inclined and Innovation-Focused:

  Excited by leveraging technology and innovative approaches to enhance learning and development.

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