Senior People Development Analyst

Optum; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Chennai seeks a Sr People Development Analyst to drive talent enablement and capability development. You will lead on-site learning programs, onboarding, and capability initiatives, collaborating across functions to create engaging, results-driven learning experiences.

The role requires delivering high‑quality programs, coordinating calendars and stakeholders, and maintaining rigorous learning metrics, onboarding readiness, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/psychology/education or related field.
• 10+ years experience in Learning & Development or related areas.
• Experience facilitating behavioral and capability development programs.
• Strong program and project management experience.
• Familiar with adult learning principles and methodologies.
• Experience with matrix organizations and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate behavioral, professional, and capability development programs in virtual and classroom settings.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences that drive engagement and business outcomes.
• Prepare training materials, manage session readiness, and ensure smooth execution.
• Gather feedback and continuously improve learning effectiveness.
• Own onboarding readiness and delivery for the Chennai site.
• Coordinate calendars, nominations, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track learning data, program metrics, and outcomes.
• Manage learning projects from planning to closure.

Skills

Learning Facilitation

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Presentation

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Data Analysis & Reporting

Learning Operations

Change Management

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

Talent Enablement & Capability Development

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Grade:

27

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and execution-focused Sr People Development Analyst to join our Talent Enablement & Capability Development team in Chennai. This role serves as the on-site Learning Business Partner, responsible for delivering impactful learning experiences, supporting capability-building initiatives, driving learning programs, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new employees.

The ideal candidate is an experienced learning professional who thrives in both facilitation and program management, enjoys collaborating across functions, and is committed to creating exceptional employee learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging behavioral, professional, and capability development programs in virtual and classroom environments.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences that drive engagement and business outcomes.
• Prepare training materials, manage session readiness, and ensure smooth execution of learning programs.
• Gather participant feedback and continuously improve learning effectiveness.
• Maintain strong facilitation standards and learner experience metrics.

Capability Development Support

• Partner with Learning Business Partners and capability leaders to execute learning strategies and development initiatives.
• Coordinate learning calendars, participant nominations, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track learning data, program metrics, and capability development outcomes.
• Support learning needs analysis and implementation of targeted development interventions.

Program & Project Management

• Manage learning projects from planning through execution and closure.
• Develop project plans, communication strategies, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, facilitators, and external vendors to ensure successful program delivery.
• Maintain learning documentation, reports, resources, and SharePoint content.

New Employee Onboarding

• Own end-to-end onboarding readiness and delivery for the Chennai site.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules, logistics, communications, vendors, materials, and technology requirements.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Maintain onboarding records, reports, and process documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong partnerships with business leaders, HR teams, facilitators, capability owners, and vendors.
• Act as a trusted advisor and learning partner for Chennai-based stakeholders.
• Provide timely communication, updates, and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• 10 Yrs + Relevant experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Capability Development, Learning Operations, or HR programs.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating behavioral, leadership, professional, or capability development programs.
• Strong program and project management experience.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and learning methodologies.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Learning & Development, Facilitation, Instructional Design, Coaching, or Project Management.
• Experience supporting large-scale capability initiatives.
• Exposure to onboarding, employee development, and talent management programs.
• Experience working in global or matrix organizations.
• Learning Facilitation
• Learning Program Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Coordination
• Capability Development
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Learning Operations
• Change Agility & Growth Mindset

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers engaging and impactful learning experiences.
• Builds trusted relationships with business and HR stakeholders.
• Ensures flawless execution of learning programs and onboarding initiatives.
• Maintains high standards of operational excellence, data accuracy, and learner satisfaction.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of talent enablement and capability development practices.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on employee growth, capability building, and organizational success. You will work closely with leaders and stakeholders to create meaningful learning experiences while shaping the development journey of our people.