Senior Learning and Development Specialist with German or French or Italian

EY; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EY GDS Poland is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Specialist to drive learning operations, program management, and capability-building for the Consulting practice in Katowice. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and external providers to deliver impactful learning aligned with business goals.

The role requires 4+ years in L&D, strong vendor and budget management, advanced Excel/PowerPoint, and fluent English and German.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, HR Operations, Learning Operations or a related area.
• Experience managing learning programs, certifications, training operations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis, reporting, dashboard preparation and executive-level presentation development.
• Advanced English and German proficiency (written and verbal).

Aufgaben

• Learning Operations & Program Management: coordinate and manage technical learning, certification, upskilling, and cross-skilling programs aligned with business capability needs.
• Budget & Learning Governance: manage and track the annual L&D budget, ensure effective allocation of learning investments and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Learning Analytics & Reporting: prepare, analyze, and maintain learning reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Process Improvement & Technology Support: create and maintain learning documentation and support learning-related tech projects.
• Learning Communications & Employee Engagement: design and deliver engaging learning communications across multiple channels and promote initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Learning ops

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

PowerPoint

Project coordination

German proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

LMS

SharePoint

Viva Engage

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Learning and Development Specialist with German or French or Italian

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Location: Katowice, 2 days office/3 days remote

Senior Learning & Development Specialist with German language skills

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to drive learning operations, professional development initiatives and capability-building programs within our Consulting practice. This role combines learning program management, stakeholder engagement, budget oversight, vendor management and learning analytics to support the continuous growth of our consulting professionals.

The successful candidate will work closely with Consulting leaders, HR, Finance, S2P, Operations and external learning providers to deliver impactful learning experiences aligned with business priorities and workforce development goals.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Operations & Program Management

• Coordinate and manage technical learning, certification, upskilling, and cross-skilling programs aligned with business capability needs.
• Lead end-to-end learning operations, including training administration, onboarding journeys, enrollment management, and learning completion tracking.
• Support the execution of annual learning and development priorities by partnering with business leaders and monitoring progress against development goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external learning providers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage vendor onboarding processes and support supplier relationships in partnership with Procurement, S2P, Finance, and Talent Development teams.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, learning champions, and dedicated education SPOCs to identify capability-building needs and deliver tailored learning solutions.

Budget & Learning Governance

• Manage and track the annual L&D budget, ensuring effective allocation of learning investments and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Monitor training expenditures and support forecasting, reporting, and budget planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal learning processes, governance standards, and procurement requirements.

Learning Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain learning reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Track learning participation, certification achievements, development progress, and completion of annual learning objectives.
• Generate insights and recommendations to support data-driven learning decisions and workforce development planning.

Process Improvement & Technology Support

• Create and maintain learning documentation, including program charters, process documentation, governance materials, and reporting frameworks.
• Support learning-related technology projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide operational support for internal learning platforms and applications, ensuring a positive user experience.

Learning Communications & Employee Engagement

• Design and deliver engaging learning communications across multiple channels, including SharePoint, Viva Engage, newsletters, and internal campaigns.
• Promote learning initiatives, certification opportunities, and development programs to increase employee engagement and participation.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, expert-led sessions, and communities of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, HR Operations, Learning Operations or a related area.
• Experience managing learning programs, certifications, training operations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with learning vendors, procurement processes and budget management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis, reporting, dashboard preparation and executive-level presentation development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced English and German proficiency (written and verbal).

Preferred

• Experience within a professional services, Consulting or matrix organization.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning platforms and collaboration tools.
• Experience supporting capability-building, reskilling or workforce transformation programs.
• Knowledge of learning analytics, employee development frameworks and certification management.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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