Learning & Development Senior Specialist

Purpose of the Role

The Learning & Development Senior Specialist plays a key role in strengthening Reza's organizational capability by designing, implementing, and evaluating learning initiatives that build technical, behavioral, and leadership competencies across all business units. This position drives a culture of continuous learning and talent growth by aligning development programs with corporate strategy, SFIA frameworks, and People & Culture priorities. The role also contributes to organizational development initiativessupporting change management, career progression, and leadership readinessto enhance performance and employee engagement. Operating under general direction, the incumbent applies expertise in learning design, delivery, and analytics to ensure the development of a future-ready workforce across Reza's operations in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Key Responsibilities

( Learning Strategy & Governance )

Conducts training needs analysis (TNA) in collaboration with HRBPs and line managers.

Develops and manages the annual learning plan and training calendar.

Ensures alignment of L&D programs with strategic business goals and SFIA competency frameworks.

Monitors L&D KPIs and reports performance metrics to HR leadership.

(Program Design & Delivery)

Conducts training needs analysis (TNA) in collaboration with HRBPs and line managers.

Develops and manages the annual learning plan and training calendar.

Ensures alignment of L&D programs with strategic business goals and SFIA competency frameworks.

Monitors L&D KPIs and reports performance metrics to HR leadership

(Leadership & Talent Development)

Develops programs for leadership readiness and succession planning.

Collaborates with HRBPs to design and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

Facilitates talent review and capability mapping sessions.

Tracks and measures leadership pipeline strength.

(Organizational Development Initiatives)

Supports competency framework implementation and role-based capability mapping.

Contributes to engagement programs and organizational culture initiatives.

Assists in change management and internal communication campaigns.

Partners with business leaders to translate OD insights into actionable plans.

(Organizational Development Initiatives )

Manages LMS (Learning Management System) data accuracy and reporting.

Tracks training completion, feedback scores, and impact metrics.

Generates monthly dashboards on learning hours, participation, and budget utilization.

Ensures system integration between L&D records and HRIS data.

(Learning Systems & Reporting )

Partners with business heads to ensure learning solutions meet operational needs.

Works with Finance to manage L&D budgets and training-related expenses.

Engages external accreditation bodies and certification agencies.

Communicates development results and insights to HR leadership.

KPIs & Measures of Success

(Learning Effectiveness )

Full implementation of SFIA competency framework within targeted functions.

(Talent Development)

Leadership pipeline coverage 90%; percentage of roles with completed IDPs.

On-time completion of learning reports; training ROI 3:1; adherence to budget 5%.

SFIA Level 4 Behavioral Competencies

Autonomy

Operates independently under general direction

Delivers results within defined policies and standards

Escalates major issues where necessary.

Influence

Engages stakeholders across HR and business units

Promotes a culture of learning and capability growth.

Complexity

Handles a variety of complex learning and OD projects requiring structured coordination and analytical insight.

Business Skills

Demonstrates strong planning, facilitation, and communication skills

Applies commercial awareness to maximize L&D ROI

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 57 years of experience in Learning & Development with exposure to Organizational Development.

Certifications: CIPD, SHRM, ATD, or preferred equivalent certification.

Sector Knowledge: Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or service-based organizations is an advantage.

Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in LMS, HRIS, and digital learning platforms.

Qualifications

Instructional Design: Ability to create engaging learning content using modern methodologies.

Performance Analysis: Skilled in measuring training impact and business value through analytics. Change Management: Supports transformation projects with structured interventions and communication.

Leadership: Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and influence across teams.

Communication: Fluent in English (Arabic preferred); excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Key Relationships

Internal: HRBP Group Lead, HR Operations, HR Systems, Division Heads, Line Managers

External: Training vendors, educational institutions, certification bodies

Working Environment

Location: Head Office, Jeddah

Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility for training sessions and travel

Mobility: Occasional travel within KSA and GCC for training delivery and workshop