Learning & Enaggement Specialist

HT Digital Streams; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HT Digital Streams is seeking a proactive Learning & Development and Employee Engagement Specialist to lead end-to-end L&D programs, from needs analysis to measurement, while driving engagement initiatives aligned with business goals. The role also includes HRBP responsibilities for select functions and data-driven improvements.

The candidate should translate people data into actionable insights and partner with leaders to address capability development and workforce engagement at HT Digital

Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
• 47 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, Employee Engagement and HRBP roles.
• Demonstrated experience in independently managing learning programs and employee engagement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of HR data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in digital media, publishing, technology, or other fast-paced organisations will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end L&D cycle, including TNA, calendar creation, program design, coordination, execution and measurement.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives aligned with culture and priorities.
• Act as HRBP for assigned functions and support performance management and talent reviews.
• Develop dashboards and MIS reports; translate data into practical recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Program management

Advanced Excel

Education

MBA / PGDM in HR

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Dashboards

Job description

Role & responsibilities

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, analytical, and people-centric Learning & Development & Employee Engagement Specialist who can drive impactful learning initiatives, strengthen employee engagement, and partner with business stakeholders to address people and capability development needs.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building initiatives from the ground up, translating employee data into meaningful insights, and independently managing programs from conceptualisation to execution.

The role will also involve HR Business Partnering responsibilities for select business functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning & Development

• Own the end-to-end L&D cycle, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA), learning calendar creation, program design, coordination, execution, and effectiveness measurement.
• Partner with functional leaders and HRBPs to identify skill gaps, capability-building opportunities, and learning priorities.
• Design and execute functional, behavioural, leadership, and soft-skills development programs.
• Identify and coordinate with internal trainers, external facilitators, and learning partners.
• Independently maintain training trackers, learning calendars, participation records, feedback, and effectiveness reports using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Evaluate learning outcomes and recommend improvements based on feedback, performance indicators, and business requirements.

2. Employee Engagement

• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives aligned with organisational culture and business priorities.
• Develop and manage annual and monthly engagement calendars, including employee recognition, celebrations, wellness, and culture-building initiatives.
• Analyse employee feedback, engagement surveys, attrition trends, and other people metrics to identify engagement gaps and recommend actionable interventions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve employee experience, participation, and team connect.
• Measure and report the impact of engagement initiatives through participation data, feedback, and engagement metrics.
• Analyse employee data, including attrition, tenure, performance, demographics, training participation, and employee feedback, to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop meaningful dashboards, MIS reports, and actionable insights using Advanced Excel or Google Sheets.
• Translate people data into practical recommendations for learning, engagement, and talent development.
• Track program effectiveness and present insights to HR leadership and business stakeholders.

3. HR Business Partnering

• Act as an HR Business Partner for assigned business functions, supporting their day-to-day people priorities.
• Build strong relationships with functional leaders to understand business challenges and provide practical HR solutions.
• Support performance management, talent reviews, employee relations, retention, and employee development initiatives.
• Partner with managers to identify people-related concerns and drive timely interventions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of Learning & Development frameworks, Training Needs Analysis, and learning effectiveness measurement.
• Strong analytical ability with proficiency in Advanced Excel / Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, dashboards, and data interpretation.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, track, and measure L&D and employee engagement initiatives without dependency on an LMS.
• Strong program management, coordination, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and work across diverse business functions.
• Creative, solution-oriented mindset with strong ownership and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
• 47 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, Employee Engagement and HRBP roles.
• Demonstrated experience in independently managing learning programs and employee engagement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of HR data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in digital media, publishing, technology, or other fast-paced organisations will be an advantage.

What We're Looking For

Someone who is equally comfortable analysing employee data, presenting insights to business leaders, designing a learning intervention, and executing an employee engagement initiative.

We value ownership, curiosity, analytical thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to turn ideas into measurable outcomes.