HR Specialist - Learning & Development

Alghanim Industries; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuwait is seeking an HR Specialist - Learning & Development to design and deliver training programs aimed at enhancing employee skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Learning & Development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering growth. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and offers an opportunity to innovate training methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Learning & Development focused on soft skills training.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging course materials and training toolkits.
• Deliver high-impact soft skills training programs to employees.
• Develop and administer pre- and post-training assessments.
• Assist in liaising with department heads to identify training needs.
• Stay updated on emerging L&D trends and tools.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong knowledge of adult learning principles

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

The HR Specialist - Learning & Development will be responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive training programs that enhance the soft skills and professional development of our employees. This role involves creating course materials and training toolkits, conducting training sessions, evaluating training effectiveness, and developing pre- and post-training assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Learning & Development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering employee growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Course Material Development: Design and develop engaging course materials and training toolkits tailored to various business units within Alghanim Industries.
• Training Delivery: Deliver high-impact soft skills training programs, workshops, and sessions to employees across various functions and industries; facilitate interactive and dynamic training experiences using modern training methodologies and tools; adapt delivery styles to suit diverse learning audiences across Alghanim Industries' businesses.
• Evaluation & Measurement: Develop and administer pre- and post-training assessments to measure learning outcomes and training effectiveness; conduct pre- and post-training evaluations to measure participant engagement, learning outcomes, and overall program effectiveness; analyze training feedback and provide reports and assist the Sr. L&D Manager to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, performance metrics, and make necessary adjustments to improve future training.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist the Sr. L&D Manager in liaising with department heads and HR to identify training needs and align training programs with organizational goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging L&D trends, tools, and methodologies to bring innovation and best practices into Alghanim Industries' training programs.

Candidate Requirements

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training evaluation frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD, Train-the-Trainer) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training tools.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, with a focus on soft skills training.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs.