Group Training and Development Manager

 Reports to HR Business Partner

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Budgeting & Reporting

• Assist with the training aspect of HR Strategic Planning
• Prepare training budget for the organization.
• Monitor expenses to keep in line with Budget and submit quarterly reports on training expenses.
• Prepare and submit bi-annual reporting on YTD training initiatives and organizational impact

Training

• Train supervisors and managers in techniques and skills for training employees.
• Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of manager led training sessions, providing recommendations for improvement.  Evaluate training material and make recommendations.
• Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Manage training on HRIS Systems and ensure training and orientation programs are available on the platform
• Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational material.
• Periodically audit and assess effectiveness of the material on training platform to ensure continued relevance and update as necessary.
• Conduct opinion surveys and needs assessments as necessary, compile data and prepare annual training plan.  Encourage systematic approach with Supervisors and Managers to maximise use of training tools and minimise costs.
• Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
• Develop training plans, training modules and identify external resources where necessary to ensure training needs are met.
• Research various training platforms and make recommendations for company subscriptions as needed.
• Develop partnerships with technical and professional learning institutions that facilitate internships and negotiate special rates for employees who are attending.
• Evaluate training material administered by third-party entities to continuously improve training methodology and material.
• Investigate and validate established technical and professional courses provided by external institutions and designate training as necessary.
• Effectively work with the Training Teams in all entities to effectively manage the learning and certification process i.e. cross departments, companies etc. to maintain required standards, ensure certificates are printed signed and stamped and circulated to staff within five (5) days for completing training.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences and workshops.
• In collaboration with the Management Team lead the Succession Planning process and create development initiatives for learning and growth opportunities for high potential staff.
• Facilitate training programs as required for staff at all levels including on-the-job coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure that training materials are accurately completed and available for training events in a timely manner.
• Develop testing and evaluation procedures.
• Oversee the organization of training events to be certain that the process is being efficiently completed.
• Evaluate learning interventions against agreed KPIs.
• Provide timely training reports as established.

Orientation and Induction  

• Coordinate and implement orientation programs for staff at all levels of the business.
• Ensure that a detailed and effective training program has been developed for new employees and followed up to ensure effective induction.

Records Management

• Develop and maintain a filing system with training material and programs including but not limited to training progress, associated training costs, registers etc.

Other

• Coordinate and facilitate health and safety training in collaboration with Health & Safety Teams

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

Degree in Human Resource Management or related discipline with minimum of three (3) years’ similar experience in a managerial capacity

Functional & Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to conduct research and training needs assessments
• Highly skilled in coaching, training and developing others
• Ability to design, develop and deliver training material
• Ability to make decisions both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent team management and people skills
• Coaching and leadership skills
• Strong customer focus and results oriented
• Strong team player
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer Literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Ability to multitask and work with adjusting priorities
• Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Working knowledge of local labour legislation and Health and Safety standards
• Able to motivate and manage teams with different profiles and aptitudes

Demonstrate core values of:

• Respect – Valuing diversity and ensuring an interesting and inclusive environment 
• Accountability – We are accountable individually and collectively for our behaviours, actions and results.
• Commitment – Committing to a great product, service and other initiatives that impact lives within and outside the organization.
• Empowerment – Encouraging employees to take initiative and give the best. Adopting an error-embracing environment to empowering employees to lead and make decisions
• Integrity – Acting with honesty and honour at all times

Working Conditions

• Office working environment.
• Local and overseas travelling is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and own a reliable motor vehicle

Additional Information: 

Company Overview:

Details about the hiring company will be provided to shortlisted candidates. The organization operates across the Caribbean, with a strong presence in the automotive, food retail, and household appliance sectors. The are renowned for their commitment to excellence and innovation in their industries. 

*salary open to negotiation