Assistant Manager - Human Resources development

Kia India; Sri Sathya Sai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia India is seeking an Assistant Manager (Individual Contributor) in HRD to design and drive learning and organization development initiatives, build capability, and promote AI-enabled digital learning across the organization.

You will manage the LMS, conduct TNA, track training effectiveness with dashboards, coordinate external partners, and help foster a high-performance culture aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate with relevant experience (B.E./B.Tech preferred).
• 4–7 years of relevant Training & Development experience.
• Experience in designing capability-building and OD initiatives.
• Exposure to AI-enabled learning solutions and learning tech platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute technical, behavioral, and functional development programs.
• Conduct TNA and identify capability gaps aligned with business priorities.
• Manage annual training calendar and ensure timely implementation of learning initiatives.
• Support onboarding, culture, and development initiatives.
• Manage LMS administration, learning records, and training compliance.
• Measure training effectiveness and generate insights via analytics and dashboards.
• Manage external learning partners and benchmarking initiatives.
• Drive AI-enabled learning solutions and digital learning initiatives.

Skills

Learning & Development Management

Organization Development

TNA

Instructional Design

Competency Mapping

Employee Engagement

LMS Administration

MS Office

Facilitation

Education

Graduate (B.E./B.Tech preferred)

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

PPT

Job description

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

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.