Learning & Development Lead

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Learning & Development Lead to join a semi state body based in Dublin City Centre, with a hybrid working pattern in place. The role is initially temporary with a strong view to permanency.

About the Role

The Learning and Development Lead will support the ongoing management of the Learning and Development capability across the company, working to understand learning requirements, and assisting in the design and delivery of quality learning and development initiatives that meet business needs and are in line with the company overall HR Strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Learning and Development Manager and the Learning and Development Senior Manager in the design, development and implementation of key learning initiatives aligned to strategic business objectives, ensuring collaboration with the HRBP team and other relevant teams at all stages from concept to roll out.
• Partner with Learning and Development colleagues, HR, business stakeholders and Heads of Function to customise and implement learning and development strategies that meet the needs of employees and are strategic for the business.
• Support the development and rollout of comprehensive training needs analysis for the company and serve as primary point of contact for identifying, gathering and validating learning requirements in conjunction with the HR Business Partners.
• Support the Learning and Development Manager in the identification of learning themes to create the annual Learning and Development roadmap.
• Champion the learning and skills development provision to increase the capabilities of employees.
• Implement evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of learning solutions and performance in line with business expectations.
• Partner with HR & business stakeholders to support and deliver the Learning and Development agenda.
• Manage vendors and service providers and monitor performance during delivery to ensure quality and optimum value for the organisation.
• Support the Management of the training budget for business areas and teams.
• Partner with external professional bodies in attaining and maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation employer standards.
• Work closely with internal teams such as IT to understand requirements of core job-based, mandatory training.
• Responsible for accurately recording all stages of the Learning and Development process, including training records and detailed information on budgets and costs and assisting with audits as required.
• Provide input into business projects, taking a lead where appropriate.
• Conduct research on training methods and best practices to create new training programs.
• Build and maintain close and effective working relationships within HR Management & Leadership, Health and Safety Services, and the wider organisation along with relevant external providers and bodies.
• Use appropriate tools and methodologies to carry out all stages of the learning cycle, including needs analysis, planning, design, development, delivery, coordination, and evaluation.
• Support the delivery of Learning and Development programmes across the organisation, both by internal and external providers, both online and in-house and on both an operational and strategic level.
• Proactively identify and drive improvements in the Learning and Development area.
• Maximise the effectiveness of Learning and Development initiatives by keeping abreast of the latest products, initiatives, and technology.
• Support HR and IT in the implementation of Knowledge Management solutions, such as effective delivery and storage of learning and development materials.

Requirements:

• Relevant third level qualification and/or accreditation is desirable and/or relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
• Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements.
• Proactively identify new areas of improvement and use newly gained knowledge and skill on the job.