Learning & Development Specialist

We are looking for a talented and skilled Learning & Development Specialist in Human Resource Department to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible for creating, administering, and delivering training programs for business and organizational growth. Assess the needs of the organization, and then develop custom training programs in line with company objectives. Organize and deliver regular training sessions using different forms such as workshops, group discussions, team exercises, formally and informally, etc. Training can also be in the form of a video, self-guided instructional manual, or online application. Manage and administer the Learning Management System, and associated programmes, including inputting data, monitor training, create reports, guide employees through the system and media-based programs, evaluations and assessments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Studies, or similar.
• A recognised professional or corporate training certification, such as from SHRM, ATD, IBCT, Highfield, City & Guilds; national or state certificate in education.
• Experience: Minimum 6-8 years' experience delivering training in an industrial or commercial setting.
• Preferred: a recognised certification or qualification in an area of expertise, e.g. supervisory or leadership development, health & safety, trainer training, quality management, human resources, assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Training needs and strategies.
  • To help research, analyse and prepare the annual training needs analysis and budgets.
  • Ensure each training course addresses the required core competencies.
  • Assist in formulating career and succession planning strategies and processes.
  • Assess training needs through supporting surveys, interviews with employees, focus group, or consultation with managers.
  • Design and conduct training sessions to develop knowledge, skills and abilities of selected line personnel.
  • Participate in the selection and guide development of system training tools to ensure they address requirements, are practical and easy to use, facilitate effective learning, and are cost effective.
  • Analyse all relevant HR training data and prepare written reports for submission to internal and external parties, and act as a liaison, problem solver and negotiator in addressing requests received from departments.
• Conducting and organizing training sessions.
  • Perform orientation and other workshops presentations when required.
  • Arrange coaching, mentoring a counselling to the L&D manager, where appropriate.
  • Apply professional learning principles in training design, presentation, teaching and evaluation methods.
• Administer the implementation of Career Development plans through tracking and monitoring.
  • Report, track and monitor all training requirements, and records
  • Ensure all training documents and results are filed and measured.
  • Coordinate all competency and career development meetings and events.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities and program effectiveness.
• Build up and customize career development plans on a company level.
  • Support the career development of employees searching for specific development and training interventions.
  • Implement rotation and internships program plans for interns and selected new employees.
  • Create and implement development program models for career development needs.
  • Manage the processes of internship programs.
  • Partner with business units to assess and identify, leadership and technical developmental needs.
  • Support implementation of career and succession planning strategies and processes.
  • Develop training and development procedures.
• Drive for change.
  • Provide assistance on HR change initiatives.
  • Drive a culture of performance, commitment and support for the career and succession planning strategies through continuous communication of norms and strategies