Learning & Development Manager Job at Al-Futtaim - Dubai

Al-Futtaim - Dubai

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No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

About Al-Futtaim IKEA

GROWING TOGETHER...

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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About you
You have excellent skills in communication, leadership and have a strong engagement and commitment to meet business requirements by maximising learning programmes and development strategies. You plan and execute development pathway for identified succession planning candidates. You are a strong communicator with the ability to influence and inspire across all levels. You establish environment where IKEA values are a strong and living reality that embraces diversity.

What’s more, we believe that you have the following knowledge, capabilities and motivation:

• Live and share the IKEA values every day
• Degree/HND (Diploma) in HR or related field
• 5 years experience in Learning & Development or Talent Management, IKEA experience is preferred
• Strong background in Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Effective Communication, Organisational Skills, Time Management, MS Office.

About the role
You will lead and support learning programmes and development strategies for the business through effective coordination with the Regional Competence Manager, Group Learning & Development as well as HR Business Partner. Lead the BNA activity and drive the business annual training plan. Work closely with Business managers to set quality individual development plans to secure excellence in business competency.

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Key Specific Accountability
Operational

• Facilitate all orientation programmes for new co-workers and HR specific updates.
• Ensure new co-workers complete their OTJ training plans using the Basic Job Knowledge, and Job-specific training plans
• Conduct competency check prior to the end of probation period to make sure co-workers have acquired the necessary basic knowledge
• Secure a pool of competent buddies are available in all functions to support new co-workers during OTJ period.
• Set & Drive training plans including orientation programs for new opening stores in the market.
• Work closely with Group L&D and external Providers to customize training solutions that addresses competencies that need development .
• Support with the preparations of IKEA foundation programs including Identifying nominations, tracking attendance, material & stationary, certificates printing.
• Communicate monthly training calendar to the store and compile nominations from departments .
• Pro-actively manage attendance/non-attendance to training programmes .
• Maintain/update L&D monthly dash board by reporting number of hours accomplished every months at each of the training categories (IKEA Foundation ,Technical, Soft Skills, Leadership etc).
• Produce periodic reports of average training hours accomplished per department & Per individual ).

Commercial

• Good understanding of the business requirements and he/she will need to support the business with the right trainings at the right time
• Lead the BNA process by gathering information from all sources including (stack holders, Customer reports ICSS & Mystery shopper, Customer complaint reports, Business plan, Engagement survey results, and IDP’s) .
• Conclude/Extract the training needs for the business at the different levels (Organizational, Functional, Individual) .
• Prioritize & allocate budget for trainings based on priority for the business as concluded from BNA.
• Set & Develop the yearly learning plan for the business based on BNA outcomes and in line with the commercial calendar of the business .
• Spend time with the line managers on the shop floor to understand their needs in terms of people development as per the business requirements.
• Organise team building activities to support the engagement of the co-workers and managers and nurture living the values .
• Support the enrolment process for all IKEA Group Learning Solution
• Set/maintain the annual training budget and ensure training expenses are always within the budget.
• Manage the IKEA JAM Page content and collaboration from business leaders and subject matter experts in running LIVE Learning session
• Ensure Group L&D initiatives e.g. L.E.A.D. page is communicated to the business for implementation

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People Management & Development

• You will be responsible for the management and development of the co-workers and managers ensuring that all are adequately competent and motivated.
• Support the managers with the performance management, contribute to develop performance improvement plans for the poor performers
• Get involved in the employee engagement survey and act as a champion in improving the results related to Training and Development and motivation of the co-workers
• Drive /Support IKEA annual Development Program GWU throughout its phases “Enrollment, Assessments, Graduation".
• Support the implementation of the succession planning program and support the managers to coach and train the candidates to become ready to take on more senior positions
• Consolidate training needs for successors and ensure providing the required trainings on time .
• Support Line Managers in executing development training for identified succession candidates.
• Have a strategic eye for talent planning and communication with suggestions for the line managers in terms of succession plan

A few more things for you
Interest? Then please join us for a rewarding career journey!

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Before you click, “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

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Learning & Development Manager Job at Al-Futtaim - Dubai
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