Senior Learning & Development Specialist – Global

Alchemy Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchemy Group in India is seeking an experienced Learning & Development professional to design and deliver practical training across global businesses. You will own the full learning cycle—from needs analysis to measurements—working with leaders, HR, and SMEs to translate operations into actionable programmes.

You will incorporate AI tools under guidance of the AI Specialist, build engaging sessions, and ensure training aligns with business goals.

Qualifications

• Substantial progressive experience in Learning & Development with ownership of programme design and evaluation.
• Proven ability to translate evolving inputs into clear, usable training materials.
• Strong instructional design, facilitation and content development skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to simplify complex information.
• Open to using AI tools to support training design and delivery with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group-wide learning plan aligned with business priorities.
• Gather information from stakeholders and convert it into practical training and materials.
• Deliver engaging sessions across functions, time zones, and regions.
• Partner with AI Specialist to develop practical AI-enabled learning sessions.
• Manage learning administration, tracking, and evaluation and provide progress reporting.

Skills

Learning & Development

Instructional design

Stakeholder management

English communication

AI in learning

Tools

Google Workspace

Presentation tools

Spreadsheets

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Learning & Development professional to build and deliver practical learning programmes across our global businesses. You will manage the complete learning cycle—from identifying development needs and gathering business information to designing programmes, delivering training, administering initiatives, and measuring outcomes. Working closely with business leaders, HR, managers, and subject-matter experts, you will turn operational knowledge, business processes, and employee development needs into clear, relevant training. This role requires someone who can work independently, move quickly, and bring structure to evolving requirements. You should be confident in asking the right questions, securing stakeholder input, and converting information into learning that employees can apply in their work. You will also work with the AI Specialist to incorporate suitable AI tools into learning design and delivery, and support employees in applying these tools effectively in their roles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Strategy and Development Planning

• Develop and implement a Group-wide learning plan aligned with business priorities, functional requirements, and employee development needs.
• Identify capability gaps through discussions with leaders, managers, HR, and employees, supported by performance information and feedback.
• Prioritise programmes based on business impact, urgency, and available resources.
• Maintain a learning calendar that balances planned development with new processes, operational changes, and emerging requirements.
• Combine common Group-wide initiatives with learning tailored to individual entities, functions, and regions.

2. Programme Design and Process Training

• Gather information from stakeholders, process documents, systems, and business updates, and convert it into accurate, practical training.
• Develop onboarding, role‑specific learning, process and systems training, manager development, and professional skills programmes.
• Create presentations, facilitator guides, learning modules, assessments, process walkthroughs, job aids, and reference materials.
• Choose suitable formats, including workshops, live virtual sessions, self‑paced learning, coaching, and on‑the‑job support.
• Validate content with subject‑matter experts and maintain version control so materials remain current as processes change.
• Use AI tools, where appropriate, to support the development of training content, assessments, and learning resources, with guidance from the AI Specialist.
• Validate all training materials with relevant stakeholders to ensure accuracy, business relevance, and appropriate handling of confidential information.

3. Training Delivery and Implementation

• Facilitate engaging sessions for employees across functions, seniority levels, entities, and regions.
• Manage programme rollouts, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder readiness, and coordination across time zones.
• Deliver targeted interventions to address specific skill gaps, operational challenges, or business changes.
• Support internal trainers and subject‑matter experts with structured materials and delivery guidance.
• Reinforce learning through practical exercises, follow‑up activities, and manager involvement.
• Use AI‑supported tools and resources, where appropriate, to deliver engaging training, support practical exercises, and reinforce learning.
• Partner with the AI Specialist to develop practical sessions that help employees apply approved AI tools in their day‑to‑day work.

4. Stakeholder Partnership and Employee Advisory

• Act as the Learning & Development point of contact for employees, managers, HR, and business leaders across the Group.
• Advise stakeholders on development priorities, suitable interventions, and practical learning options.
• Obtain the information, approvals, and participation needed to move programmes forward without constant supervision.
• Clarify the expected business outcome before developing training, and challenge unclear requests constructively.
• Distinguish learning needs from issues requiring better processes, communication, or management action, and work with the relevant teams accordingly.

5. Learning Administration, Tracking and Evaluation

• Manage training schedules, nominations, enrolments, attendance, completion records, assessments, and feedback.
• Maintain organised learning resources and reliable programme records across entities and regions.
• Evaluate learning through assessments, employee feedback, manager input, and evidence of application on the job.
• Provide concise reporting on progress, participation, completion, capability gaps, and programme outcomes.
• Improve programmes based on results and coordinate external learning providers where required, ensuring relevance, quality, and value.

Essential Requirements

• Substantial progressive experience in Learning & Development, including independent ownership of programme design, facilitation, implementation, administration, and evaluation.
• A proven track record of building practical learning programmes, rather than only coordinating or delivering existing training.
• Experience supporting multiple functions or businesses, preferably within an international or multi‑entity organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to gather information quickly and translate complex, incomplete, or evolving inputs into clear, usable training.
• Strong instructional design, facilitation, and content development skills.
• Openness to learning and using AI tools to support training design and delivery, with guidance from the AI Specialist. Prior technical expertise is not required.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to simplify technical and operational information without losing accuracy.
• Confident stakeholder management, including the ability to engage senior leaders, obtain timely inputs, and manage competing priorities pragmatically.
• A hands‑on approach, sound judgement, and reliable follow‑through in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, presentation tools, spreadsheets, and digital learning platforms.
• Discretion when handling confidential information and diligence when validating AI‑assisted content.
• Availability to work full‑time from the office in India, from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST, with occasional flexibility for global training schedules.