Head - Learning & Development - XLRI/TISS - Mfg

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job Role Summary

The Learning and Development Manager role is to support the overall business strategy and help the business grow through it employees and Learning & Development initiatives. Furthermore, the role is to develop and enhance the business's talent and evolve RKFL future leaders.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

- Plan departmental/functional training budgets, forecast costs and delegate numbers as required by organizational planning and budgeting systems.

- Assess relevant training needs for staff individuals and organization, in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed.

- Stay informed as to relevant skill and qualifications levels required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organization as appropriate.

- Produce organizational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.

- Design training courses and programmes necessary to meet training needs, or manage this activity via external providers.

- Identify, select and manage external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards.

- Organize training venues, logistics, transport, accommodation as required, to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery.

- Plan and deliver training courses personally where necessary to compliment that provided externally or internally by others.

- Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training.

- Recruit, manage and develop direct-reporting staff (if applicable).

- Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organizational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws.

- Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc., as required.

- Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.

- identifying training and development needs within an organization through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments;

- designing and expanding training and development programmes based on the needs of the organization and the individual;

- working in a team to produce programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in an organization, such as line managers, accountants and senior managers at board level;

- considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within budgets as assessing the return on investment of any training or development programme is becoming increasingly important;

- developing effective induction programmes;

- producing training materials for in-house courses;

- managing the delivery of training and development programmes and, in a more senior role, devising a training strategy for the organization;

- monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers;

- evaluating training and development programmes and driving action plan for effectiveness

- amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment;

- helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups;

- keeping up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses;

- having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages;

- Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and utilizing this research.

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, OR QUALITIES

Essential

- Open and approachable management style.

- Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results.

- To work as an individual and to be a team player.

- Confident, articulate and clear communication skills with all level of employees.

- To develop good working relationships with colleagues and other internal departments. Motivational with a positive attitude at all times.

- Confident public speaker.

- Strong organizational skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, OR KNOWLEDGE

Essential

- Knowledge of training, learning and the business as a whole

- Knowledge of the function of the training department, training options available, and differing learning and training styles,

- Having a systematic approach to training, an understanding of design, tailored training and an appreciation of the challenges trainers face

- Knowledge of HR and the strategic developments in the HR/T&D world

- Understanding of key techniques - TNA, evaluation, transfer of learning (putting learning in to practice in the workplace)

- Able to develop policy and strategy.

- Procurement and contract management skills; able to get the best from training suppliers

- Able to manage and develop trainers and to manage administrators and administrative processes

Desirable

- An ambassador of training and development; able to promote new approaches to learning and development as appropriate

- Excellent consultancy skills; able to use training to change and organise organisational development.

- Able to develop a culture of high standards, excellent quality and customer responsiveness

EXPERIENCE & TRACK RECORD

Minimum 10-15 years of engineering industry experience

Previous experience of managing a team and working alongside multiple departments.

Experience of managing and implementing innovative projects. Previous experience in managing a target-driven learning & development team

Eligibility : Candidate should must have PGDBM from premium Institute like XLRI, XISS, TISS,FMS, ISWBM, XIMB and IIM (only these candidates can apply)

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, OR ACCREDITATIONS

B-Tech with specialization in HR (Preferred)

Certified Lean Six Sigma

Internal Auditor

Business Excellence

R. Mahesh Kumar
Global Professional Services
Chennai