Learning & Development - Head

Roots Recruitment; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roots Recruitment is seeking a strategic Learning & Development leader in Mumbai to craft and drive the organization’s L&D strategy. You will design competency, leadership, and career frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and talent roadmap.

You will govern programs, measure ROI, and collaborate with senior leaders, HR, and external partners to build capabilities and sustain a culture of continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an L&D strategy aligned with business objectives and talent roadmap.
• Develop competency, leadership, and career-frameworks across functions and levels.
• Integrate learning initiatives with succession, performance, and talent programs.
• Identify future skill needs and create programs for high-potential employees and critical roles.
• Foster a Learning culture via initiatives like learning weeks, communities of practice, and knowledge sharing.
• Establish L&D policies, governance, and KPI/ROI measurement frameworks.
• Lead the L&D team and partner with executives, vendors, and academic institutions to deliver solutions.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Learning Strategy and Framework Development

• Design and implement a comprehensive Learning and Development (L&D) strategy aligned with the organizations business objectives and talent roadmap.
• Develop frameworks for competency development, leadership capability, and career progression across functions and levels.
• Ensure integration of learning initiatives with succession planning, performance management, and talent development programs.

2. Capability Building and Talent Development

• Identify future skill requirements and develop interventions that build functional, behavioral, and leadership capabilities.
• Create structured programs for high-potential employees, emerging leaders, and critical roles to support business continuity and growth.
• Foster a learning culture through innovative initiatives such as learning weeks, communities of practice, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

3. Learning Governance and Policy

• Establish L&D policies, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and effectiveness of all learning programs.
• Define clear measurement parameters and KPIs for evaluating the impact and ROI of learning interventions.
• Maintain governance over content quality, learning budgets, and vendor performance.

4. Learning Technology and Infrastructure

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging learning technologies and digital tools to enhance accessibility, engagement, and scalability of learning initiatives.
• Ensure effective data management and analytics for learning dashboards and reporting.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration and Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, business heads, and HR teams to identify capability priorities and align learning programs accordingly.
• Act as a strategic advisor to management on learning-related decisions and talent capability planning.
• Build strong partnerships with external training vendors, consultants, and academic institutions to bring in best-in-class learning solutions.

6. Measurement, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement robust evaluation methodologies to measure the effectiveness and impact of learning programs.
• Leverage data and analytics to provide insights on learning trends, participation, and capability development outcomes.
• Continuously review and refine learning strategies based on feedback, performance results, and evolving business needs.

7. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor the L&D team to ensure delivery excellence and alignment with organizational goals.
• Foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Drive professional development for the L&D function through continuous upskilling and exposure to emerging learning trends.