People Development Director

Our Clients; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients seeks an experienced People Development Director to lead learning, talent and organizational development, partnering with senior leadership to strengthen capabilities and performance.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Learning & Development, OD, Leadership Development, and Talent Management, with a proven track record of designing and delivering diverse programs that drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Human Resources.
• 10+ years of experience leading Learning & Development initiatives.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and delivering comprehensive and diverse learning programs.
• Strong background in Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Talent Development, and Learning Strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into effective people development solutions.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and business leaders.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Experience in a large, complex, or multi-functional organization is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Learning & Development strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce priorities.
• Lead design, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs for employees and leaders across functions and levels.
• Conduct learning needs analysis and identify capability gaps to develop targeted and innovative development solutions.
• Build and enhance leadership and talent development programs that support succession planning and growth.
• Develop diverse learning solutions, including instructor-led training, e-learning, microlearning, and blended learning programs.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and key stakeholders to identify organizational development priorities and deliver effective solutions.
• Leverage feedback, engagement data, and industry trends to improve learning strategies and employee experiences.
• Establish metrics and evaluate the effectiveness, impact, and ROI of learning initiatives.
• Lead organizational effectiveness initiatives to enhance team performance and leadership capability.
• Collaborate to integrate Diversity & Inclusion into learning and OD programs.
• Manage L&D resources and provide recommendations on budgets, priorities, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor the L&D/OD team, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Learning & Development

Organizational Development

Leadership Development

Talent Management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced People Development Directorto lead the organization’s learning, talent, and organizational development agenda. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and HR stakeholders to develop and implement strategic programs that strengthen employee capabilities, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational performance.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR leader with strong expertise in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, and Talent Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s Learning & Development strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce priorities.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning programs for employees and leaders across different functions and levels.
• Conduct learning needs analysis and identify capability gaps to develop targeted and innovative development solutions.
• Build and enhance leadership and talent development programs that support succession planning and organizational growth.
• Develop diverse learning solutions, including instructor-led training, e-learning, microlearning, and blended learning programs.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and key stakeholders to identify organizational development priorities and deliver effective solutions.
• Leverage employee feedback, engagement data, business insights, and industry trends to continuously improve learning strategies and employee experiences.
• Establish metrics and evaluate the effectiveness, impact, and ROI of learning initiatives.
• Lead organizational effectiveness initiatives that enhance team performance, employee engagement, and leadership capability.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate Diversity & Inclusion into learning and organizational development programs.
• Manage L&D resources and provide recommendations on budgets, priorities, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor the L&D/OD team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Human Resources.
• 10+ years of experience leading Learning & Development initiatives.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and delivering comprehensive and diverse learning programs.
• Strong background in Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Talent Development, and Learning Strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into effective people development solutions.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and business leaders.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Experience in a large, complex, or multi-functional organization is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic HR Leadership
• Learning & Development Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Learning Needs Analysis
• Stakeholder & Executive Management
• Program Design & Facilitation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change & Organizational Effectiveness
• Budget & Resource Management