Learning & Development Officer - Manufacturing

Industry: Mattress Manufacturing Location: Nairobi Gross Salary: KES 50,000 – KES 75,000 Our client is currently sourcing for a Learning & Development Officer who will play a key role in supporting the HR Manager in driving the organization’s Learning & Development strategies. He/she will be responsible for identifying gaps in employee knowledge and training needs and using this information to source and coordinate relevant training courses and monitor the employee’s progression. Learning & Development Officer Roles & Responsibilities; · Support the HR Manager to operationalize the Learning & Development strategy. · Support the HR Manager to identify training and development needs within the organization through job analysis, Performance and Development Review and regular consultation with the line managers. · Research and design training programs including sourcing relevant materials and or external providers as necessary. · Implement training and development solutions designed to drive high performance. · Work with the HR Manager to ensure all Learning & Development Officer policies, procedures and processes are up to date. · Organize and coordinate both inhouse and offsite staff training and development programs to meet identified development needs. · Assess the success of employee’s development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities. · Assist and coach line managers in solving specific training problems for staff up to supervisory level in partnership with the HR. · Support the HR to ensure a fit for purpose induction program. · Manage the annual training calendar. · Deliver high quality training within agreed budget. · Liaise with outsourced training providers to manage delivery of training courses · Provide administration support around attendance at training courses. · Effectively manage the central booking and facilities arrangements of all learning · Coordinate the production of training materials for in-house courses. · Monitoring training programme and advising management on the relevancy. · Develop and monitor service level agreements with external and internal training resources. · Provide reports on key Learning & Development Officer metrics to the HR Manager according to agreed schedules. Learning & Development Officer Skills & Qualifications; · Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or any other relevant discipline related to Learning and Development · At least 3 years work experience in a learning and development role · Demonstrates up to date knowledge of effective Learning & Development Officer methods · Proven experience in delivering training · Proven experience in developing Learning & Development Officer policies, practices and systems · Exceptional communication and relationship building skills · knowledge of online web-based learning and Development · A creative and innovative thinker · Demonstrable experience or qualification in Coaching and Mentoring