Learning and Development Manager

Liwa Trading Enterprises is seeking an experienced and strategic Learning & Development Manager to lead the organization’s Performance Management, Learning and Development, and Succession Planning initiatives. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a high-performance culture, designing innovative learning solutions, strengthening organizational capabilities, and ensuring our people strategy aligns with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Organization Development - To provide proactive recommendations and strategic support to Management and all HODs within the areas of HR and ensure smooth implementation and satisfaction. - To closely work with Head of Departments and provide recommendations on expansion and development of HR strategic and operational matters. - To understand the HR market best practices and provide recommendations to Management and HODs on HR policies and procedures. - Assess current and future policy requirements to support strategic aims in conjunction with the senior management - To periodically review and update HR documents in line with policies and procedures. - Provide strategic oversight and direction to DRA policy and procedures - Research best practice to enable best design of policies - Project manage the implementation and review of HR policies - Assess the equality and diversity impact of all HR policies - Define and implement corporate organizational development (OD) Learning and Development - Define and implement learning and development (L&D) strategies, plans and policies which are aligned with and facilitate the delivery of the organization’s Strategic Plan. - Maintaining budgets and relationships with vendors and consultants - Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities - Track budgets and negotiate contracts - Conduct annual TNA in line with budget and overall organization strategy - To provide/facilitate the delivery of behavioural training of high quality action learning to all DRA employees Performance Management - Lead the development and implementation of the Staff Performance, Management Strategy delivering against agreed performance measures and project plans over the lifetime of the Strategic Framework. - To design and facilitate the implementation of change management programs to support cultural & organizational change and performance improvement in line with organizational values; facilitate the development. embedding and application of quality improvement skills in support of performance improvement programs. - Establish key metrics to accurately define the competencies and skills required for each role/department within the organization along with individual performance mapping to set-up the KPI framework - Develop and conduct training's and workshops to ensure that all performance management systems are accurately understood and exercised - Conduct regular performance appraisal exercises and workshops for middle to senior level management - Manage organizational performance levels by exercising performance improvement plans to individuals, teams as and when necessary through systematic identification systems - Review and improve existing performance management systems and staff motivation/development plans - Design and Develop the Company Succession Planning Program that provides direction, promotes diversity, dedicates to development - Implement and communicate succession plan to senior management Team Leadership - Creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture - Set clear team goals - Delegate tasks and set deadlines for your internal team - Monitor team performance - Design development plans for team members - Coach team on areas that are required and can be done in-house Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. - Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with substantial exposure to Learning & Development, Organizational Development, and Performance Management. - Proven experience in designing and implementing L&D strategies, competency frameworks, and succession planning programs. - Strong background in organizational design, change management, and culture transformation initiatives. - Experience conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and delivering behavioural and leadership training. - Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills. - Strong analytical and project management capabilities. - Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, ATD, CPTD, or equivalent are highly desirable.

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