General Manager - Learning & Development - FMCG

Job Description:

Head of Learning & Development

Job Purpose:

The Head Learning & Development will be responsible for developing and executing the companys L&D strategy, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills required to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement the organizations Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals.

- Establish a competency-based learning framework across all functions.

- Build a future-ready workforce through continuous capability development.

- Drive a culture of learning, innovation, and employee development.

- Design leadership development programs for first-time managers, middle management, and senior leadership.

- Build succession planning and leadership pipeline initiatives.

- Develop high-potential employee development programs.

- Drive statutory and compliance training across all businesses and manufacturing locations.

Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with Business Heads, Plant Heads, and HR Business Partners to identify capability gaps.

- Manage relationships with external learning partners, consultants, and academic institutions.

- Build collaborations with industry bodies for specialized capability development.

Budget & Governance:

- Manage the annual L&D budget effectively.

- Ensure governance and standardization of learning practices across all locations.

- Publish periodic learning dashboards and analytics for leadership review.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Training hours per employee

- Training effectiveness and learning ROI

- Leadership pipeline readiness

- Employee engagement with learning initiatives

- Compliance training completion rates

- Internal promotion ratio

- Digital learning adoption

Candidate Background:

Qualifications:

- Essential: MBA HR

Work Experience:

- 15-20 years of post-qualification experience in Learning & Development roles from reputed organizations.

- Exposure to diversified industries and global learning practices desirable.

Competencies/Skills Required:

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

- Expertise in designing and implementing large-scale learning frameworks.

- Ability to drive organizational change through capability development.