HR Manager –Learning & Development

Location: Gurugram The incumbent will serve as a strategic partner and execution lead for university-wide Learning & Development. The role is responsible for formulating the institution’s L&D; strategy in alignment with BITS Pilani’s long-term academic and operational goals, while ensuring seamless end-to-end delivery of capability-building programs.

- Develop and own the university-wide L&D; strategy, aligned with BITS Pilani’s institutional priorities, academic goals, and long-term people capability roadmap; review and recalibrate annually in consultation with senior leadership.
- Lead a structured Training Need Analysis (TNA) process across academic, administrative, and support functions; synthesise findings into actionable capability frameworks and prioritised learning interventions.
- Organize induction programs, Staff Development Programs (SDPs), behavioural, technical, leadership, and administrative training initiatives for staff across the University.
- Coordinate with internal and external trainers, academic institutions, industry experts, and consultants for learning interventions.
- Monitor training effectiveness, employee and faculty development, and competency enhancement across departments.




- Support performance management and organizational effectiveness through structured development initiatives.
- Manage the L&D; budget with strategic intent; ensure optimal allocation of resources, track utilisation and compliance, and present regular MIS reports
- Promote digital learning initiatives and oversee LMS platforms and online learning systems where applicable.
- Support employee engagement, organizational development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives for staff across the University.

Qualification and Experience

- MBA (HR) / Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.
- Certification in Learning & Development will be an added advantage
- 8–12 years of HR experience with at least 4–5 years in Learning & Development.
- Experience in educational institutions, universities, or corporate L&D; preferred.

Other Skills

- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate institutional priorities into actionable L&D; frameworks and multi-year capability roadmaps.
- Robust knowledge of Learning & Development practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and LMS tools.
- Analytical and reporting capabilities.

📌 HR Manager- Learning & Development – Central HR team (Gurugram)
🏢 Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
📍 Gurugram