Senior Specialist, Learning & Talent Management

Ooredoo Kuwait; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to implement learning initiatives and assess developmental needs. The candidate should have at least 6 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and capabilities in managing training processes. This role emphasizes the development of leadership training programs and ensuring alignment with HR processes. Good command of English and familiarity with LMS are required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of Learning & Development related work experience.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Good understanding of computer/data systems.
• Good command of both written and verbal English; Arabic would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify Management/Leadership training needs through assessments.
• Plan and publish a six-month Leadership training calendar.
• Assist in developing and monitoring employees’ career development plans.
• Monitor budget spending and track expenses for training.
• Generate Mobility Reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant work experience

Certified as a trainer is an advantage

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

The Role

To support the planning and implementation of needed learning & organizational development processes and programs in collaboration with the Human Resources Department functions and other business units. Implement learning and development initiatives within the organization aiming towards leveraging learning & organizational development expertise. Responsible for assessing the organization’s needs and for the design, implementation and evaluation of development activities that support LOD initiatives

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Identify Management/Leadership training needs on an on-going basis through needs assessments, and surveys with Leaders.
• Coordinate with the Talent Management Group Leader and the HR Director to determine the educational programs, services and resources that would best meet training needs
• Plan and publish a six-month Leadership training calendar covering all leaders training.
• Contribute to the preparation of and approval for the annual leadership training plan
• Assist in Developing, implementing, monitoring and updating employees’ career development plans in coordination with major stakeholders
• Assist in defining a criteria to identify critical positions in coordination with major stakeholders
• Assist in selecting and identifying Successors of the critical positions in coordination with major stakeholders
• Review and analyze performance results for identified Successors and report back to Management
• Monitor and update succession plans for each Successor.
• Monitor and update the Talent identification process and assessment center
• Identify training needs for all Talents in line with agreed criteria
• Monitor talent development programs
• Manage and assure that Talents follow all approved development plans set for each.
• Assist in all Mobility matters and processes for development of employees
• Act as a Focal Point of Contact
• Maintains and file Assignees Records
• Generate Mobility Reports
• Monitors all In/ out bound Assignee matters (Pre/On/Post assignment
• Drive the T&A collection, analysis and verification.
• Contribute in Vendor selection.
• Oversee the building of the training calendar.
• Monitor budget spending, track expenses, initiate cost saving measures and provide needed reports to HR Management.
• Ensure full alignment of T&D processes and procedures with other HR processes.
• Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant work experience
• Certified as a trainer is an advantage.
• At least 6 years of Learning & Development related work experience
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Good understanding of computer/data systems (internal Wataniya Telecom system knowledge is a plus), policies and procedures.
• Good command of both written and verbal English, Arabic would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.

Job specific technical Skills

• Skilled in the application and delivery L&D concepts, theories, and methodologies.
• Interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Note

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

1. Resume/CV