Learning & Development Manager

NOVOTEL; Goa; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in India/Goa is seeking a Learning & Development professional to lead the annual training strategy and calendar. You will coordinate induction programs, deliver soft skills and leadership courses, and monitor training records to drive engagement and performance.

The role emphasizes budget management, vendor coordination, and ensuring compliance with brand standards across the hotel. Prior L&D experience in hospitality is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in Learning & Development, preferably in hospitality.
• Hotel L&D/training management experience is a plus.
• Experience in training needs analysis, planning, facilitation and evaluation.
• Experience managing training budgets, vendors, records and L&D reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual Learning & Development strategy and training calendar.
• Identify training needs through TNA, performance reviews, audits, and department discussions.
• Coordinate and facilitate induction programs for all new Heartists.
• Conduct soft skills, customer service, leadership, and behavioral training programs.
• Maintain training records, attendance, and monthly training reports.
• Support succession planning and talent pipeline development.
• Coordinate management trainee, internship, and cross-exposure programs.
• Develop IDPs for high-potential employees and coach career growth.
• Ensure completion of compliance, hygiene, safety trainings and brand standards.
• Monitor learning programs and assist audits; organize engagement activities.

Skills

Learning & Development

Training needs analysis

Coaching & mentoring

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management

Tools

Budget management

L&D reporting

Vendor management

Induction programs

Job description

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Develop and execute the annual Learning & Development strategy and training calendar.
• Identify training needs through Training Need Analysis (TNA), performance reviews, audits, and departmental discussions.
• Coordinate and facilitate induction programs for all new Heartists.
• Conduct soft skills, customer service, leadership, and behavioral training programs.
• Maintain training records, attendance, and monthly training reports.

Talent Development

• Support succession planning and talent pipeline development.
• Coordinate management trainee, internship, and cross-exposure programs.
• Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for high-potential employees.
• Coach and mentor employees to support career growth.

Compliance & Brand Standards

• Ensure completion of mandatory compliance, hygiene, safety, and prevention trainings.
• Monitor adherence to Accor Learning Programs and brand standards.
• Support internal and external audits related to training and development.

Employee Engagement

• Organize employee engagement activities, learning campaigns, and recognition programs.
• Promote a learning culture through workshops, webinars, and digital learning platforms.
• Partner with department heads to improve employee productivity and engagement scores.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management orBusiness Administration or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Learning & Development, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Previous experience in a hotel L&D / Training Manager role will be preferred.
• Experience in training needs analysis, training planning, facilitation and evaluation.
• Experience in managing training budgets, vendors, records and L&D reporting.