Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and agile leader to head the integrated domains of Learning, Organizational Development (OD), Culture and Recognition. As the Head of these critical functions, you will drive the organization's efforts to create a culture of continuous growth, performance excellence, and alignment to business goals.

Learning & Development

- Oversee both Technical and Non-Technical Learning programs, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals and business needs.

- Guide the Learning Needs Analysis for both tech and non-tech skills, identifying current and future competency requirements across business functions.

- Lead the Learning Calendar Planning & Implementation, driving competency acquisition targets for employees across various skill sets and roles.

- Manage the design, delivery, and tracking of Competency-based Learning Interventions, ensuring they meet clear business objectives and metrics.

- Lead Learning Process Automation efforts, partnering with IT to enable scalable, efficient learning delivery.

- Ensure process excellence in learning operations, managing the logistics, audits, and internal/external stakeholder partnerships, including HR Shared Services.

- Foster a learning culture that encourages growth via formal and informal learning opportunities, mentorship, internal fora, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Organizational Development (OD) & Culture

- Identify organizational challenges impacting key business and people metrics, diagnose issues, and implement actionable, cost-effective solutions in collaboration with leaders and HR business partners.

- Strengthen a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance, with specific focus on employee engagement and development.

- Champion the organization's culture building journey, embedding values, behaviors, and cultural practices into all people processes.

- Build and sustain the appreciation culture through Rewards & Recognition, driving improvements in Recognition Programs, Employee Satisfaction (ESAT), and employee well-being.

- Partner with internal communications to deliver impactful messaging and initiatives that promote the company's culture and values across the organization.

Stakeholder Management

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, HR business partners, IT teams, and external vendors.

- Collaborate across teams to co-create solutions that address employee development, performance, and cultural initiatives.

- Partner with leadership teams to align organizational needs with people strategies and ensure consistency in the execution of HR processes.

Budget Management & Reporting

- Oversee budget management for Learning, Recognition and OD domains, ensuring effective tracking of spend and alignment with annual operating plans (AOP).

- Provide detailed data analysis, MI reporting, and dashboards for leadership, showcasing impact metrics, learning outcomes, and progress toward strategic goals.

- Conduct process audits (internal and external) for all HR functions under your purview, ensuring compliance, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (MBA preferred).

- 10+ years of experience in HR leadership roles, preferably with expertise in one of following areas: Learning & Development, Organizational Development and Culture Building.

- Proven experience managing large, cross-functional teams and driving organizational transformation in dynamic, fast-paced environments

- Strong knowledge of HR systems and learning management platforms / tools.

- Demonstrated ability to design and implement people programs that impact both business and people outcomes.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a strategic and hands-on approach to execution.

Key Competencies:

- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to influence and drive change across different levels of the organization.

- Excellent project management and execution skills.

- Deep understanding of learning methodologies, performance management systems, and organizational behavior.