Position: Sr. Executive Learning & Development

Department: Human Resources

Location: Chennai Head Office

Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Chemical / Logistics / Multi-business Groups

Function: Group Human Resources Learning & Development

Job Purpose To lead and coordinate the Learning & Development function across all group companies by identifying organisational learning needs, developing employee competencies, managing the Learning Management System (LMS), implementing department-specific training programmes, maintaining the Skill Matrix, and ensuring training-related compliance and audit readiness.

The role will be responsible for strengthening employee capabilities through structured learning interventions and ensuring effective implementation of the Group's L&D; framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group-wide Learning & Development Management

- Drive and coordinate the L&D; function across all group companies.
- Develop and implement the annual training calendar based on organisational requirements.
- Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in consultation with department heads and business leaders.
- Monitor training effectiveness and ensure timely execution of planned learning initiatives.
- Establish standardised L&D; processes, policies and reporting mechanisms across group companies.

2. Learning Management System (LMS) Management

- Manage and administer the organisation's LMS.
- Upload and maintain training content, learning modules and assessment materials.
- Coordinate employee enrolment and monitor course completion.
- Track learning participation, completion rates and employee progress.
- Generate periodic LMS utilisation reports and dashboards.

3. Competency-Based Training & Development





- Identify role-based competency requirements across functions.
- Conduct competency gap assessments in coordination with department heads.
- Develop and implement competency-based training programmes.
- Design individual development interventions to bridge identified competency gaps.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and monitor competency improvement.

4. Department-Specific & Functional Training

- Coordinate with respective HODs to identify technical, functional and behavioural training requirements.
- Develop department-specific training plans.
- Organise technical, process-related, safety, behavioural and functional training programmes.
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts and external trainers.
- Monitor training completion and maintain appropriate training records.

5. Skill Matrix Development & Monitoring

- Develop, implement and maintain the Skill Matrix across group companies.
- Coordinate skill assessments with department heads and functional managers.
- Identify employee skill gaps and competency development requirements.
- Track upskilling and cross-skilling initiatives.
- Periodically review and update the Skill Matrix to reflect organisational requirements.

6. ISO Audit Coordination & Ownership

- Act as the central coordinator for all L&D-related; ISO audit requirements.
- Ensure training documentation, competency records and supporting evidence are maintained.




- Coordinate audit preparation and ensure training-related documentation is readily available.
- Track audit observations and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure timely closure of L&D-related; audit findings.

7. Internal, External & Vendor Audit Support

- Participate in all applicable internal, external and vendor audits.
- Present relevant training records, competency assessments and Skill Matrix documentation.
- Coordinate with auditors and respective departments for L&D-related; requirements.
- Ensure audit observations are addressed within agreed timelines.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training & Development or Organisational Development.
- Experience in managing end-to-end L&D; activities in a manufacturing or multi-business organisation will be preferred.
- Hands-on experience in LMS administration and training coordination.
- Good understanding of competency mapping, competency gap analysis and skill assessment.
- Experience in developing and maintaining employee Skill Matrices.
- Knowledge of ISO audit requirements, training documentation and audit coordination.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments, business heads and group companies.
- Solid communication, presentation, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and training MIS/reporting.

Key Competencies

- Learning & Development Management
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Competency Mapping & Assessment
- LMS Administration
- Skill Matrix Development
- Training Effectiveness Measurement
- ISO Audit Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Training MIS & Analytics
- Communication & Presentation Skills

📌 Learning & Development - Lead (Chennai)
🏢 Pon Pure
📍 Chennai