L&D Specialist

About Company:

Our client is a UAE-based diversified multinational conglomerate headquartered in Dubai. Established in 1994, the Group operates across multiple sectors including automotive, logistics, food & FMCG, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and digital marketplaces, serving customers and partners across more than 100 countries. The organization is recognized for its strong regional presence and global business network, delivering integrated solutions across various industries.

An Ideal Candidate:

An ideal candidate is a highly organized and analytical L&D professional who balances operational excellence with a genuine passion for employee development. They are comfortable working with multicultural teams, managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external training providers, and driving learning initiatives that align with business objectives. They possess strong problem-solving skills, can effectively navigate competing priorities across geographies, and are capable of translating learning data into meaningful insights that demonstrate business impact. Most importantly, they thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of the training agenda, and consistently deliver high-quality learning experiences that enhance employee capability and organizational performance.

Key Competencies:

We are looking for a candidate who brings a strong foundation in Learning & Development and is passionate about enabling employee growth through structured, measurable learning interventions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting UAE-based employees while operating from Bangalore, managing the end-to-end learning lifecycle from training needs analysis and calendar planning to delivery, assessment, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires a proactive professional who can work independently, coordinate across geographies and time zones, and demonstrate the impact and value of learning initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a dedicated Learning & Development role.
• Experience conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and developing annual training plans.
• Proven ability to coordinate and deliver learning programs across diverse employee groups.
• Experience designing and administering training assessments and measuring learning effectiveness.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting employees in a different geography or time zone.
• Working knowledge of LMS/HRIS platforms, preferably Darwinbox.
• Ability to track training metrics, prepare reports, and demonstrate ROI on learning investments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Prior exposure to UAE/GCC employee populations and training certifications would be advantageous.