Training and Development Specialist

OLX Pakistan; Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

OLX Pakistan is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to elevate the organization’s capabilities and skills alignment. This role identifies training needs, designs initiatives, and cultivates a strong learning culture to boost productivity across employees.

It bridges competency gaps with targeted programs and collaborates with stakeholders to roll out training calendars, develop materials, and measure training effectiveness for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Training & Development.
• Bachelor or Master in a business field.
• Proficient in MS Office and related business tools (CRM, LMS).

Responsibilities

• Manage all training needs of the organization (new hire, product & system, performance management).
• Conduct trainings on generic skills and orientation programs.
• Run full-cycle TNA with stakeholders.
• Roll out training calendar aligned to needs.
• Oversee training courses/materials and evaluate effectiveness.
• Develop facilitation and coaching skills in line managers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Training program development

Critical thinking

Presentation & facilitation

Learning methodologies

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in business

Tools

CRM

LMS

JARVIS

Job description

Training and Development Specialist

Role Summary:

The “Training and Development Specialist” will be responsible for elevating the capabilities and skills of our organization’s talent in alignment. This pivotal role assesses company-wide developmental necessities to identify training needs, implement training initiatives and cultivate the robust learning culture to enhance productivity for employees. This position will be playing a crucial role in bridging competency gaps for employees with suitable training methods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all the training needs of the organization (New Hired Trainings, Product & System, Performance Management).
• Conduct engaging trainings on generic skills, orientation programs and ensuring the newly recruited individuals are optimally performing with established benchmarks.
• Running full cycle of TNA in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Managing learning and compliance by timely rolling out the training calendar that is aligned to the needs and requirements.
• Overseeing training courses and materials to maintain quality, consistency with tracks and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Drive the development of facilitation and coaching skills in line managers. Staying abreast of the latest developments in learning trends, changes in learning methodologies & developments in learning contents.

Essential Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Training and Development. Demonstrated the capacity and interest to integrate the need for business results with a people-oriented approach.

Qualification:

Bachelors/Master’s degree in a business field.

Skills Required:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent track record in developing & implementing new training programs.
• Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and related business and communication tools (CRM, LMS, JARVIS etc.)
• . Generate excitement and commitment to capability building across line managers, business units, and leadership teams.
• Familiar with traditional and modern training techniques like 70-20-10, Self-Directed Learning Model etc.