L&D Specialist

About the job

Strategic L&D; Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive, long-term L&D; strategies that meet organizational goals and enhance capabilities. Needs Assessment: Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify gaps across departments. To identify Skill gaps through Skill Matrix exercise for technicians. Learning Plan and its delivery : Designing Learning Plan and Create custom training program ... s (digital, in-house, or external). Performance Measurement: Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of training initiatives using metrics (MIS reports) to ensure ROI and continuous improvement. Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, managing vendor relationships and overseeing the L&D; team. Development Initiatives : Identification of HIPO and talents, designing their Development Plans and review of the progress and evaluation. Budgeting & Operations: Define, track, and manage the annual L&D; budget and training calendar. Qualifications, Experience and Skills Preferred Qualifications: MBA / MHRM / MSW / MLW Desirable: Diploma in T & D, Certification in Instructional Design preferred. Mandatory Experience: 9 - 15 years of experience in L & D in large industrial setup. Functional and Behavioral Competency: - Strategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to develop a long-term vision, analyze market trends, and formulate strategies that anticipate customer demands and drive profitable growth. - Financial Literacy & Acumen: Skills in interpreting financial data, forecasting, budgeting, and conducting cost-benefit analyses to make informed business decisions. - Change Management: Planning and implementing organizational changes while minimizing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions. - Industry & Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of competitor landscapes, regulatory environments, and sector-specific developments. - Digital Transformation & Technology Integration: Leveraging modern technologies (AI, data analytics, AI) to innovate and improve business processes. - Learning Technology Proficiency (LMS/LXP): Deep knowledge of Learning Management Systems and gamification to deliver engaging learning. - Budgeting & Vendor Management: Managing L&D; budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, and overseeing external training partners. - Leadership Development & Succession Planning: Designing specialized programs for future leaders, mentoring, and facilitating development centers. - Stakeholder Management & Influencing: Collaborating with senior leadership, department heads, and HR business partners to secure buy-in for learning initiatives. - Leadership & People Management: Guiding, coaching, and engaging L&D; specialists and team members to achieve learning objectives. - Effective Communication & Facilitation: Articulating learning strategies clearly, delivering engaging training, and facilitating workshops. - Adaptability & Change Management: Flexing strategies to meet changing business needs and fostering a culture of continuous, lifelong learning. - Relationship Building & Collaboration: Building trust across the organization to ensure seamless implementation of training programs.

Qualifications

• MBA
• MHRM
• MSW
• MLW
• Diploma in T&D
• Certification in Instructional Design

About the company

Randstad India is a key player in the personnel services industry, providing solutions that align talent with organizational needs, empowering companies through innovative workforce strategies.