Learning & Development Specialist

A leading multinational manufacturing company is looking for a passionate and proactive Learning & Development Specialist to join their HR team and support the growth and development of their employees across the MENA Cluster . who will drive learning initiatives, coordinate training programs, support performance management processes, foster a strong feedback culture, and contribute to employee engagement and development activities that create a positive business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

- Support the annual training planning process, including training needs analysis, validation, implementation, and tracking across the MENA Cluster.
- Coordinate and administer all learning and development activities, ensuring a seamless learning experience for employees.
- Monitor and manage training budgets, working closely with Finance and HR Reporting teams to ensure cost efficiency and effective budget utilization.
- Organize training programs from start to finish, including logistics, venues, vendors, catering, training materials, attendance tracking, evaluations, certifications, and reporting.
- Serve as the primary contact for training coordination and follow-up across the MENA region.
- Monitor training KPIs and conduct regular audits to ensure learning effectiveness and compliance.
- Partner with managers and employees to develop and implement individual development plans.
- Measure training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback, KPIs, and business needs.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the eSkill Matrix project and related development initiatives.
- Ensure employees complete mandatory learning and compliance training.
- Create and maintain training reports and dashboards for leadership and key stakeholders.
- Support succession planning initiatives by identifying competency gaps and coordinating targeted development programs.
- Collaborate closely with the Regional HR Team, Country Training Coordinators, and Corporate Academy to support learning strategies and development priorities.
- Create purchase requests and manage administrative processes related to training activities.

Performance Management & Employee Development

- Support and coordinate the annual performance management cycle, ensuring a smooth and impactful Employee Dialogue process.
- Partner with managers and employees to enhance goal-setting quality and promote meaningful development conversations.
- Monitor the effectiveness of performance and development goals across the region.
- Promote and strengthen a culture of continuous feedback, learning, and development.
- Work on Talent Management, Key Positioning, Succession Planning & Individual Development Plans.

Employee Engagement & Internal Culture

- Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, CSR activities, team-building events, and corporate gatherings.
- Contribute to internal communication and culture-related programs that enhance the employee experience and strengthen organizational values.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for people development.

Experience

- 3-4 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or a related HR function.
- Experience coordinating training programs and working with learning management systems is an advantage.
- Experience in a multinational environment is highly desirable