Learning & Development Specialist

Beyond; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

13th Month Pay

Annual Leave 28 days

Birthday Leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Beyond is seeking an experienced Learning and Development lead to design, deliver, and continuously improve training programmes across a range of topics. You will act as a trusted advisor, coach individuals and teams, and use data to shape our learning strategy.

You will create engaging training sessions, maintain LMS content, ensure GDPR and information security compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders across regions. Hybrid work model in the Philippines is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in learning and development across in-person, virtual, and e-learning formats.
• Natural coach and mentor focused on employee growth and career development.
• Strong communicator with a commercial mindset and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Skilled in strategic planning and aligning learning initiatives with organisational goals.
• Experience applying gamification to boost engagement and knowledge retention.
• Proficient with modern learning tech including LMS, e-learning tools, and collaboration platforms.
• Proactive and autonomous with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dynamic training workshops, virtual and in-person, covering soft skills and systems.
• Create long-term strategies for employee development aligned with business goals.
• Perform training needs analyses with Regional Business Partners to identify gaps.
• Deliver coaching programs to senior leaders with measurable impact.
• Keep content up-to-date with latest training trends and methods.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure consistent learning approaches.
• Maintain relationships with Google to align on certifications and initiatives.
• Use data/analytics to assess learning impact and produce insights.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding/self-serve experience for new starters and long-term staff.
• Own LMS content and ensure compliance courses stay current across regions.
• Manage learning and development budget with business-aligned spend.

Skills

Learning & Development

Coaching

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Gamification

LMS & e-learning tools

Autonomous work

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

e-learning authoring tools

Collaboration platforms

Job description

We are a global technology group, headquartered in London.
We deploy experts and frontier technology, like AI, to help organisations thrive through change.

We have over 600 professionals (>75% hands-on technical talent) spread across Europe, North America and Asia, and are backed by Marlin Equity Partners.

We help customers:

Work smarter - Building modern, scalable infrastructure, apps and workflows that actually improve your bottom line.

Engage personally - Creating digital experiences that capture attention, convert sales, and keep customers coming back.

Stay secure - Establishing the security, governance and compliance systems that protect you from threats, fines, and downtime.

We work with some of the world's biggest brands to solve their biggest problems.
From highly regulated financial institutions to fast-moving tech unicorns and global retailers.
Different worlds, same standard: we ship tangible outcomes into production, fast.
Then we work alongside customers to maintain and optimise them long term, upskilling their teams along the way.

We are a global technology group, headquartered in London.
We deploy experts and frontier technology, like AI, to help organisations thrive through change.

We have over 600 professionals (>75% hands-on technical talent) spread across Europe, North America and Asia, and are backed by Marlin Equity Partners.

We help customers:

Work smarter - Building modern, scalable infrastructure, apps and workflows that actually improve your bottom line.

Engage personally - Creating digital experiences that capture attention, convert sales, and keep customers coming back.

Stay secure - Establishing the security, governance and compliance systems that protect you from threats, fines, and downtime.

We work with some of the world's biggest brands to solve their biggest problems.
From highly regulated financial institutions to fast-moving tech unicorns and global retailers.
Different worlds, same standard: we ship tangible outcomes into production, fast.
Then we work alongside customers to maintain and optimise them long term, upskilling their teams along the way.

Work where work matters.

At Beyond, we believe in work that leaves a mark. This role is for the innovative people who thrive on solving problems that don't have answers yet, for those who are accountable for tangible outcomes, and for individuals who act with integrity when it absolutely has to work.

At Beyond, we believe in work that leaves a mark. This role is for the innovative people who thrive on solving problems that don't have answers yet, for those who are accountable for tangible outcomes, and for individuals who act with integrity when it absolutely has to work.

Here, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving the training programmes that support our people's development and the wider business. You'll create and facilitate engaging training sessions across a range of topics, act as a trusted advisor and coach to individuals and teams, and use data to measure impact and shape our learning strategy.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct dynamic and engaging training workshops, both virtual and in-person, covering soft skills, personal development, and key systems.
• Create and execute long-term strategies for employee development and organisational growth, ensuring alignment with overall business goals, growth strategies, and future talent needs.
• Conduct thorough training needs analyses in collaboration with the Regional Business Partners to identify skill and knowledge gaps, and determine training requirements to improve performance and achieve business objectives.
• Working with the Head of People Ops to deliver targeted coaching and development programs to senior leaders, helping them refine their leadership skills, drive organisational change, and strengthen their impact across the business.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest training trends and methods to create relevant and engaging content for all learners.
• Ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to training across the organisation by connecting with key stakeholders to understand training needs.
• Maintain a close working relationship with Google to stay updated on key partner requirements, focussing on Google certifications and specialisms and building creative initiatives to support us achieve targets.
• Utilise data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of learning initiatives and highlight opportunities for improvement. Develop comprehensive reports and insights to communicate progress to key stakeholders and support informed decision-making.
• Champion clear communication and seamless user experience, empowering new starters and long term employees to self-serve.
• Own and maintain the Learning Management System's content, building engaging training and ensuring compliance courses (such as GDPR, health and safety, information security, and others) stay current and consistent across multiple regions.
• Own and manage the Learning and Development budget, reviewing and approving training budget requests, and understanding business needs before allocating spend.

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in learning and development, with a proven record designing, facilitating, and developing training programmes across in-person, virtual, and e-learning formats.
• A natural coach and mentor, focused on employee growth and career development.
• A strong communicator with a commercial mindset, comfortable building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in strategic planning, with a demonstrable ability to align learning initiatives with organisational goals.
• Experience applying gamification techniques to increase engagement, motivation, and knowledge retention.
• Comfortable with modern learning technology, including Learning Management Systems, e-learning authoring tools, and collaboration platforms.
• A proven ability to work autonomously, with strong proactivity and initiative.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using learning analytics and data to guide decisions.
• Experience managing complex learning and development projects within a consultancy environment.
• A coaching or mentoring certification.

Benefits

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you:

Compensation and Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive base salary.
• De Minimis Allowance.
• 13th Month Pay: Equivalent to one month's base salary, paid every December.

Health and Wellness

• Medical Insurance: HMO coverage for the employee plus up to two dependents (employer-paid).
• Sick Leave: 15 paid days per year, pro-rated from the start date.

Work-Life Balance and Growth

• Annual Leave: 28 days per calendar year (January 1 - December 31), pro-rated based on start date.
• Birthday Leave: An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Learning Leaves: Ten paid learning days per year.
• Philippine Public Holidays: Statutory holidays are included.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 paid days.Parental Leave: Maternity or Paternity leave.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid model (two to three days in the office).
• Peer Recognition: 100 Bonusly points per month for peer recognition.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Beyond, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all.