
Talent, Learning & Development Manager
Java House
Nairobi | Full Time | Food Services
Closing in 1 day from now
Primary Purpose and Scope the Job
- The role is responsible for developing and implementing Talent Management strategies within the organization that enhance the identification, development and retention of high performing employees through corporate-wide professional and technical development, learning strategies, planning and execution of the strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create overall talent strategy and roadmap to deliver on a robust learning and development agenda that is aligned with business strategy and needs.
- Design and manage multiple programs, processes and systems that enhance organizational effectiveness including talent reviews, succession planning, mentoring, coaching and internal mobility.
- Maintain a robust orientation module to include job specific, organization culture and personal development training.
- Collaborating with Managers to identify areas of development throughout the organization including trending business needs. Translate these into learning opportunities.
- Play a key role in embedding the employer branding strategies leading to employer of choice recognition.
- Identifying career aspirations and discussing and agreeing upon these with employees and their managers throughout the performance cycle.
- Create, plan and implement the Java academy training programs with the goal of external training programs being set up in the near future.
- Measure effectiveness of the Academy’s programs and track metrics such as participant satisfaction, performance improvement and talent initiatives.
- Identifying on-the-job development opportunities and maximizing these opportunities for development.
- Maintain a “JAVA Stars” program, where top performers are identified and groomed for future leadership programs.
- In conjunction with the Head of Corporate Affairs build upon the succession planning program and establish a training plan for the program.
- Maintain a robust coaching program and culture.
- Spearhead the collection of data through Culture Surveys and implementation of action plans.
- Lead the development of curricula for Leadership Development programs that are aligned with Company Vision and Values.
- Develop and drive organizational culture alignment initiatives.
- Assess and transform performance management processes and systems that drive high performance and engagement throughout the organization.
- Develop Employee Engagement Program and work with senior leadership to establish, facilitate, and communicate the Java Culture.
- Keep abreast of Learning & Development L&D global trends, developments and best practices to ensure alignment and implementation of best practices.
- Developing effective strategies for identifying skills gaps within the workforce.
- Building relationships with 3rd party training provider.
- Acting as the go to within the business for anyone with questions or queries regarding training and development plans.
- Maintain Talent management budget.
Job specifications:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, HR Management or Business-Related Field
- Professional Certification in Training Delivery/Human Resources Management
- Should be a valid member of IHRM
Experience
- 3 - 5 years in a training role in Human Resources Development in a medium to large organization. Preferably in the hospitality industry
- At least 2 years of Demonstrated ability and experience in managing large learning curriculum, including learning contracts, class schedules, enrollment, and vendor management
- Strong knowledge and experience in developing and designing of succession planning and talent review processes.
- Demonstrated project management skills bringing projects to completion on time and within budget
- Ability to develop process for linking competencies to talent management process ensuring successful outcomes
- SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- IHRM Membership Certification
- Training of Trainers Certification
- Minimum Travel
Core COMPETENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly organized
- Good communication skills
- Good facilitation skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Computer Literacy
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Business awareness
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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