Learning and Development Specialist
Mission:
The Learning and Development Specialist will help develop the competencies and boost the performance of Genashtim's staff by assisting with the implementation of learning and development activities.
The Learning and Development Specialist will be responsible for performing administrative tasks, coordinating with external and internal stakeholders, and facilitating some learning and development interventions.
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Ultimately, the Learning and Development Specialist will help optimize employees’ skills, performance, productivity, and quality of work.
Job Overview
- Work Setup: Remote
- Working Hours: 40 hours/week
- Required Shift: Day Shift (preferred to start work between 9am and 10am SGT)
- Reports to: Learning and Development Lead
Job Description and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to Learning and Development Lead in planning and preparing materials/venue/platform for learning and development events/activities.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on schedules for sessions on training needs analysis, and implementation of learning and development interventions.
- Provide support in managing training surveys as part of learning and development activities.
- Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in talent development to help the Learning and Development function strategize interventions that drive employee wellbeing, engagement, and performance.
- Prepare budget and transact directly with suppliers/vendors for materials needed for engagement initiatives. This may entail travelling to the supplier’s location or doing ocular inspection of engagement or training venues, as needed.
- Maintain trackers related with learning and development activities.
- Provide support for awards planning and execution which entails assistance in awarding of tenured employees, preparing certificates and arranging for delivery of prizes/awards.
- Provide support for planning programs, preparing materials, scheduling, and sending invites for learning and development events.
- Responsible for creating user accounts, enrolling staff in approved courses and running reports in the company's LMS.
- Administer assignment of e-learning courses, workshops, and other trainings suitable to the needs of the company and the employees.
- Facilitate onboarding sessions for new joiners.
- Discuss employee handbook and any revisions of it.
- Review existing training programs; suggests enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention and/or to meet the changing needs of the company.
- Prepare drafts for learning and development activity announcements.
- Facilitate some learning and development events delegated by the Learning and Development Lead. This will just be 30% - 40% of the overall tasks.
Job Skill and qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience in performing administrative tasks and coordinating events related to talent development in a corporate setting ·
- At least 1 years of experience in facilitating learning and development interventions in- person or virtually.
- Familiarity of instructional design theory and learning principles ·
- Adequate knowledge of learning management software ·
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques ·
- Familiarity with talent management and employee engagement ·
- Sound decision-making and organizational skills ·
- Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences ·
- Experience in MS Office, Canva and other presentation tools.
- Passionate for continuous learning and has a growth mindset.
Other Information:
Applicants who are classified as persons with disabilities, whether physical or mental (PWDs), members of the LGBTQ+, refugee, senior citizens, retirees, and other members of the minority communities will be preferred but will not be required.
For this position to be able to work 100% remotely, mandatory PC specifications must be adhered for your application to be fully processed. Genashtim may require you to submit these proofs of specifications and Genashtim reserves the right to conduct audit prior onboarding. o Stable wired internet connection with a minimum of 5mbps for download speed & 3mbps download, with a ping of not higher than 20ms. o Properly functioning PC (laptop/desktop) Minimum specifications of o Processor comparable to Intel® i5 or higher; o 8GB of RAM; o 500GB SSD/ HDD or higher
o Data enabled smart phone with minimum specifications of o Android 5 or IOS 9; o Ability to install WhatsApp instant messaging application; o Mobile data and power back-up is a must. o Minimum software requirements that may be installed to either or both to PC and/or smart phone include: o Licensed Windows® 10 64bit operating system; o Licensed Microsoft® Office
2013 or higher with PowerPoint, Excel and Word (cloud/online or hard disk-based installation); o MS Teams or Instant Messaging (IM) applications such as: WhatsApp, Vibr,
Line, Skype or any other designated IM tools; o People with Disabilities (PWD) assisted applications should be duly licensed.
We may assign candidates to different functions and jobs based on candidate profile, other available and future openings, and business needs, to maximize their application.
By applying to this career opportunity, you hereby authorize Genashtim, its authorized third parties, and its/their officers, team members, and third-party service providers, to hold, use, and otherwise process your data in connection with your job application.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- As part of the interview requirement, are you willing to prepare a 15-minute PowerPoint presentation about any training topics?
