Assistant L&D Manager

Job description / Role

A leading FMCG Company is looking for an experienced Assistant L&D Manager to join their team in Kuwait

You will be responsible for managing the learning and development of the workforce by training staff with knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work-related tasks. You will also monitor employees skills/qualifications, effectiveness and productivity to help suggest long term improvement of employees' skills, enabling them to fulfill their potential.

The main responsibilities will include:
- Identifying training and development needs pf employees through job analysis, Performance management system and regular consultation with business managers. Involved in the delivery of the yearly Training Calendar for employees upto Grade 5 (Asst Managers).
- Carrying out New Hire Orientation programs for all new hires.
- Responsible for designing and developing training and development programs based on needs as directed by L&D Manager.
- Working in a team to produce programs that are satisfactory to all relevant parties.
- Amending and revising programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment.
- Design and expand training and development programs based on both the organisation's and the individual's needs.
- Considering the costs of planned programs and keeping within budgets and assessing the return on investment of any training or development programs.
- Helping line managers, Field/ Brand trainers & training specialists solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
- Monitors and records training activities and programs effectiveness for training delivered, as well as keeps track of training costs and participates in preparing reports.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with internal and external customers (suppliers and agencies) to ensure prompt resolution of issues.
- Ensure that statutory training requirements are met and evaluate training and development programs.
- Research on new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning
Supervise a team of 1-3 L&D Experts/ officers directly.
- Support in creation/ planning of the L&D strategies.
- Help & support in administrative activities of the L&D function.
- Keeps up to date with latest best practices in training design and delivery methodologies.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to fulfill training needs as and when instructed.

Requirements

Preferably bilingual and proficient in communication in English & Arabic. High degree of business acumen associated with L&D/ Training function. Demonstrable ability to design and plan new training interventions in line with organisational change & continuous improvement initiatives. Outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships and to establish trust, credibility and rapport with all functions and levels in the organization.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high priority projects. Strong analytical skills, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, with excellent deductive and inductive reasoning skills. Strong project and team management skills. Ability to excel in a collaborative work environment within the business unit as well as with the Regional HR function
High energy and self-motivated. Comfortable and confident in leading change. Professional, honest and humane in performing the role. Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior management and employees of the network.

Candidate must have a passion for learning and innovation, be able to build strong internal partnerships and have a strong bias for action, results and continuous improvement. 3-6 years experience in a similar or related training role, of which at least 2 years experience in training design role. Experience in Retail or Food Services sector would be desirable. Relevant GCC experience preferred. Must have experience in delivering training solutions within a multicultural environment.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.