Assistant Learning & Development Manager

Accorhotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorhotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Learning & Development Manager to shape and deliver the organization's training strategy. You will partner with department heads to identify development needs and coordinate programs, ensuring alignment with service standards and UAE regulations.

You will drive learning initiatives, evaluate outcomes, and support employee engagement, performance management and leadership development across the hotel group.

Qualifications

• 35+ years in Learning & Development, HR, Talent Development or People Operations with supervisory/coordination experience.
• Proven design, coordination and implementation of training programs.
• Strong knowledge of learning needs analysis, instructional methods and evaluation.
• Experience with performance management, succession planning and engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of training compliance and UAE labour regulations; Forbes compliance preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor-level degree in HR/Business/Education or related field.
• Professional L&D or HR certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Learning & Development Manager in developing and implementing the annual training plan.
• Conduct training needs assessments with department heads and line managers.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs, workshops, inductions and development initiatives.
• Monitor training attendance, completion, effectiveness and employee feedback.
• Develop individual development plans and career development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate training records and prepare L&D reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate mandatory training programs and ensure completion within required timelines.
• Support compliance with training standards, policies and procedures.
• Assist with performance management, talent development and succession planning.
• Support coaching, mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and learning opportunities.
• Build relationships with department heads and external training providers.

Skills

Leadership

HR analytics

Training facilitation

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Education

Tools

HRIS/LMS

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Assistant Learning & Development Manager supports the planning implementation and evaluation of the organizations learning and development strategy. The role works closely with department heads managers and employees to identify development needs coordinate training programs promote continuous learning and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

The position also supports employee engagement performance development talent management and the achievement of service and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Support the Learning & Development Manager in developing and implementing the annual training and development plan.
• Conduct training needs assessments in collaboration with department heads and line managers.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs workshops inductions and development initiatives.
• Monitor training attendance completion effectiveness and employee feedback.
• Support the development of individual development plans and career development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve learning methods content and employee development programs.
• Maintain accurate training records and prepare regular L&D reports and dashboards.

Training & Compliance

• Coordinate mandatory training programs and ensure completion within required timelines.
• Support compliance with organizational training standards policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor Forbes training and compliance requirements ensuring relevant employees receive appropriate training and that records are maintained.
• Assist in preparing departments for internal and external training audits and assessments.
• Monitor training compliance and follow up with departments where required.

Performance & Talent Development

• Support the performance management and employee development processes.
• Work with managers to identify high-potential employees and development opportunities.
• Assist with succession planning talent development and career progression initiatives.
• Support coaching mentoring and leadership development programs.

Employee Engagement

• Support employee engagement initiatives surveys and activities.
• Develop learning initiatives that contribute to employee satisfaction retention and organizational culture.
• Act as a resource for employees and managers regarding learning opportunities and professional development.

Leadership & Coordination

• Support and coordinate the activities of the L&D team.
• Build effective relationships with department heads managers and external training providers.
• Assist with the selection and management of external training providers and facilitators.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization.

Qualifications :

• 35 years above of professional experience in Learning & Development Human Resources Talent Development or People Operations preferably with experience in a supervisory or coordinating role.
• Proven experience in designing coordinating and implementing training and development programs.
• Strong knowledge of learning needs analysis instructional methods employee development and training evaluation.
• Experience supporting performance management talent development succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of training compliance and quality standards with experience in Forbes training and compliance requirements preferred.
• Excellent communication presentation facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees managers and senior stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership organizational project management and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in HR data analysis training metrics reporting and presentation of L&D insights.
• Working knowledge of UAE Labour Law employment regulations and HR compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in HRIS/LMS platforms and Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to manage multiple training programs projects and priorities simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism confidentiality attention to detail and integrity.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Education Organizational Psychology Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Professional certification in L&D HR or talent development such as CIPD SHRM ATD or equivalent is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Training & Facilitation
• Learning Needs Analysis
• Talent Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Stakeholder Management
• HR & L&D Analytics
• Project Management
• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Compliance & Quality Standards
• Communication & Presentation

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time