Learning & Development Specialist

A leading multinational manufacturing company is looking for a passionate and proactive Learning & Development Specialist to join their HR team and support the growth and development of their employees across the MENA Cluster . who will drive learning initiatives, coordinate training programs, support performance management processes, foster a strong feedback culture, and contribute to employee engagement and development activities that create a positive business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Support the annual training planning process, including training needs analysis, validation, implementation, and tracking across the MENA Cluster.
• Coordinate and administer all learning and development activities, ensuring a seamless learning experience for employees.
• Monitor and manage training budgets, working closely with Finance and HR Reporting teams to ensure cost efficiency and effective budget utilization.
• Organize training programs from start to finish, including logistics, venues, vendors, catering, training materials, attendance tracking, evaluations, certifications, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact for training coordination and follow-up across the MENA region.
• Monitor training KPIs and conduct regular audits to ensure learning effectiveness and compliance.
• Partner with managers and employees to develop and implement individual development plans.
• Measure training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback, KPIs, and business needs.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the eSkill Matrix project and related development initiatives.
• Ensure employees complete mandatory learning and compliance training.
• Create and maintain training reports and dashboards for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support succession planning initiatives by identifying competency gaps and coordinating targeted development programs.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional HR Team, Country Training Coordinators, and Corporate Academy to support learning strategies and development priorities.
• Create purchase requests and manage administrative processes related to training activities.

Performance Management & Employee Development

• Support and coordinate the annual performance management cycle, ensuring a smooth and impactful Employee Dialogue process.
• Partner with managers and employees to enhance goal-setting quality and promote meaningful development conversations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of performance and development goals across the region.
• Promote and strengthen a culture of continuous feedback, learning, and development.
• Work on Talent Management, Key Positioning, Succession Planning & Individual Development Plans.

Employee Engagement & Internal Culture

• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, CSR activities, team-building events, and corporate gatherings.
• Contribute to internal communication and culture-related programs that enhance the employee experience and strengthen organizational values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for people development.

Experience

• 3-4 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or a related HR function.
• Experience coordinating training programs and working with learning management systems is an advantage.
• Experience in a multinational environment is highly desirable