Assistant Manager Human resources development

Kia India; Anantapuram; On-site; INR 1,350,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia India is seeking an Assistant Manager (IC) in HRD to support design, implementation, and continuous improvement of L&D and OD initiatives. You will drive digital learning adoption, employee engagement, and high-performance culture aligned with business objectives.

The role involves planning and executing development programs, conducting TNA, managing the training calendar, onboarding support, LMS administration, learning analytics, and partnerships with external providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–7 years of relevant experience in Training & Development
• Experience in designing and implementing capability-building and organizational development initiatives.
• Exposure to AI-enabled learning solutions and learning technology platforms is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or large-scale corporate organizations will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute technical, behavioral, and functional development programs.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis and identify capability gaps aligned with business priorities.
• Manage the annual training calendar and ensure timely implementation of learning initiatives.
• Support employee onboarding, organizational culture, and development initiatives.
• Manage LMS administration, learning records, and training compliance.
• Measure training effectiveness and generate insights through analytics and dashboards.
• Manage external learning partners, consultants, industry forums, and benchmarking initiatives.
• Drive AI-enabled learning solutions and digital learning initiatives to enhance effectiveness.
• Identify and implement innovative learning technologies, including e-learning and blended learning.
• Monitor department budgets and ensure optimum utilization.
• Prepare management reports, presentations, and insights on learning metrics.

Skills

L&D management

OD

TNA

Instructional design

Competency mapping

Employee engagement

LMS administration

Learning analytics

Vendor management

MS Office

Facilitation & presentation

Education

BE/BTech

Tools

LMS

MS Office (Excel, PPT, Power BI)

Job description

About Kia India

Kia India is one of India’s fastest-growing automotive brands, driven by the vision "Movement that Inspires." We manufacture world-class vehicles and focus on innovation, technology, and people development.

Role Purpose

Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning & Development and Organization Development initiatives to build organizational capability, drive digital learning adoption, enhance employee engagement, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with Kia India's business objectives.

Position overview

Role: Assistant Manager (Individual Contributor)

Department: HRD

Reporting: Head of Section

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute technical, behavioral, and functional development programs.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identify capability gaps aligned with business priorities.
• Manage the annual training calendar and ensure timely implementation of learning initiatives
• Support employee onboarding, organizational culture, and development initiatives
• Manage Learning Management System (LMS) administration, learning records, and training compliance.
• Measure training effectiveness and generate insights through learning analytics and dashboards.
• Manage external learning partners, consultants, industry forums, and benchmarking initiatives.
• Drive AI-enabled learning solutions and digital learning initiatives to enhance learning effectiveness and accessibility
• Identify and implement innovative learning technologies, e-learning, microlearning, and blended learning solutions.
• Monitor department budgets and ensure optimum utilization
• Prepare management reports, presentations, and insights on learning and organizational development metrics.

Required Competency

• Learning & Development Management
• Organization Development (OD)
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Instructional Design
• Competency Mapping & Capability Assessment
• Employee Engagement & Culture Building
• Learning Management System (LMS) & E-Learning Administration
• Training Effectiveness Evaluation
• Learning Analytics & Reporting
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Strong hold on MS Office tools (Excel, PPT, Power BI etc.)
• Facilitation, Communication & Presentation Skills

Qualification & Experience

Any graduate with relevant experience (B.E. / B.Tech preferred).

Minimum 4~7 Years of relevant experience in Training & Development

Experience in designing and implementing capability-building and organizational development initiatives.

Exposure to AI-enabled learning solutions and learning technology platforms is preferred.

Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or large-scale corporate organizations will be an added advantage.