Learning & Development Senior Specialist

Reza Investment Company Ltd.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Learning & Development Senior Specialist. This role involves designing and implementing learning initiatives that enhance organizational capability and drive a culture of continuous learning. The incumbent will work closely with HR and business leaders to develop leadership readiness programs and manage training delivery across the GCC. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong planning skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Learning & Development with exposure to Organizational Development.
• CIPD, SHRM, ATD, or preferred equivalent certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or service-based organizations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) in collaboration with HRBPs and line managers.
• Develops and manages the annual learning plan and training calendar.
• Ensures alignment of L&D programs with strategic business goals.

Skills

Instructional Design

Performance Analysis

Change Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field

Tools

LMS

HRIS

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Overview

The Learning & Development Senior Specialist plays a key role in strengthening Reza’s organizational capability by designing, implementing, and evaluating learning initiatives that build technical, behavioral, and leadership competencies across all business units. This position drives a culture of continuous learning and talent growth by aligning development programs with corporate strategy, SFIA frameworks, and People & Culture priorities. The role also contributes to organizational development initiatives—supporting change management, career progression, and leadership readiness—to enhance performance and employee engagement. Operating under general direction, the incumbent applies expertise in learning design, delivery, and analytics to ensure the development of a future‑ready workforce across Reza’s operations in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Strategy & Governance

• Conducts training needs analysis (TNA) in collaboration with HRBPs and line managers.
• Develops and manages the annual learning plan and training calendar.
• Ensures alignment of L&D programs with strategic business goals and SFIA competency frameworks.
• Monitors L&D KPIs and reports performance metrics to HR leadership.

Program Design & Delivery

• Develops and manages the annual learning plan and training calendar.
• Ensures alignment of L&D programs with strategic business goals and SFIA competency frameworks.
• Monitors L&D KPIs and reports performance metrics to HR leadership.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Develops programs for leadership readiness and succession planning.
• Collaborates with HRBPs to design and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Facilitates talent review and capability mapping sessions.
• Tracks and measures leadership pipeline strength.

Organizational Development Initiatives

• Supports competency framework implementation and role‑based capability mapping.
• Contributes to engagement programs and organizational culture initiatives.
• Assists in change management and internal communication campaigns.
• Partners with business leaders to translate OD insights into actionable plans.

Learning Systems & Reporting

• Partners with business heads to ensure learning solutions meet operational needs.
• Works with Finance to manage L&D budgets and training‑related expenses.
• Engages external accreditation bodies and certification agencies.
• Communicates development results and insights to HR leadership.

KPIs & Measures of Success

Learning Effectiveness

• Full implementation of SFIA competency framework within targeted functions.

Talent Development

• Leadership pipeline coverage ≥ 90%; percentage of roles with completed IDPs.
• On‑time completion of learning reports; training ROI ≥ 3:1; adherence to budget ≤ ±5%.

Autonomy

• Operates independently under general direction.
• Delivers results within defined policies and standards.
• Escalates major issues where necessary.

Influence

• Engages stakeholders across HR and business units.
• Promotes a culture of learning and capability growth.

Complexity

• Handles a variety of complex learning and OD projects requiring structured coordination and analytical insight.

Business Skills

• Demonstrates strong planning, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Applies commercial awareness to maximize L&D ROI.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Learning & Development with exposure to Organizational Development.
• Certifications: CIPD, SHRM, ATD, or preferred equivalent certification.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or service‑based organizations is an advantage.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in LMS, HRIS, and digital learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Instructional Design: Ability to create engaging learning content using modern methodologies.
• Performance Analysis: Skilled in measuring training impact and business value through analytics.
• Change Management: Supports transformation projects with structured interventions and communication.
• Leadership: Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and influence across teams.
• Communication: Fluent in English (Arabic preferred); excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Key Relationships

• External: Training vendors, educational institutions, certification bodies.

Schedule & Mobility

• Standard business hours with flexibility for training sessions and travel.
• Occasional travel within KSA and GCC for training delivery and workshop.