Learning & Development Specialist

Job Description

Learning & Development Specialist | Retail | IKEA Qatar

Overview of the role

To lead and support learning programmes and development strategies for the business through effective coordination with the HRBP, Store teams, the Regional Learning & Development team and the global IKEA training team. Focus on the development and maintenance of the IKEA training plan and individual development plans to secure business competency.

What you will do

Training Programmes

• The job holder is responsible for facilitating all orientation programmes for new co-workers and HR specific updates.
• Lead the learning and development process in the store by working in a proactive way.
• Responsible for maintaining their knowledge on current training initiatives and trends via external networking (Inter-IKEA Systems B.V) and the Al-Futtaim Training Centre.
• Train, develop, coach and mentor all co-workers in accordance with the IKEA culture.

People Management & Development

• The job holder will be responsible for the management and development of the team ensuring that all are adequately competent and motivated.

Talent Development 

• The job holder is responsible for the support and coordination of all management and co-worker development plans.
• Support Line Managers in executing development training for identified succession candidates.
• Deliver localised training initiatives to support the store team.

Administration

• The job holder is responsible for maintaining all administrative records relating to employee trainings (Training Matrix) and will control all administration related to training for the store.
• Support the enrolment process for all IKEA Business College training.

Skills

Required skills to be successful

• Effective Communication
• Strategic Planning,
• Organisational Skills,
• Interpersonal Skills,
• Analytical Skills
• Leadership Skills

What equips you for the role

• 3 to 5 years in a similar role.