Learning Business Partner - FMCG/Pharma/Manufacturing

The Learning Business Partner is frequently engaged to "design a training" but this is often not the best way of addressing an issue or opportunity. This process requires a performance consulting skillset which is akin to semi-structured problem solving of performance issues.

The LBP role is an expert role that is required to bring deep knowledge of how to build effective learning and development interventions to solve performance problems or to address changes in the business environment. They are required to apply this knowledge in a pragmatic way, but to ensure that high standards are maintained, and that adult learning theory is applied appropriately.

Job Role:

- Partner with the GCC leadership team, aligned HRBLs and Functional Capability Leads, to develop and deliver a learning and development plan aligned to the specific business strategy, capability requirements and organizational priorities of the GCC

- Ensure the effective delivery of the agreed GCC L&D plan through strong partnership with the GSF Learning Experience Designer, external suppliers, the local GCC Team and the broader TL&OD function

- Lead on critical or large-scale learning and development projects for the GCC, with the ability to work across key elements of the end to end learning process and specifically the early diagnosis, high-level design components and continuous improvement of offerings

- Manage all levels of stakeholders demonstrating strong business partnering skills, accountability for the delivery of fit for purpose solutions and the ability to challenge, influence and make informed recommendations on an ongoing basis

- Identify opportunities for agreed programs of work within the GCC to have broader application across the enterprise and ensure these are developed and deployed accordingly

- Lead the application of learning quality standards and oversee the application of robust learning experience design methodologies by internal and external partners

- Manage relationships with key suppliers and contingent workers to ensure delivery to agreed timelines, standards and budgets

- Co-ordinate the effective development, deployment and embedding of required capability models and frameworks for the GCC and ensure these are ultimately aligned.

- Ensure the GCC is effectively engaged in and utilizing 'global offerings' where appropriate i.e. global leadership, coaching and business skills curricula

- Monitor and evaluate business impact of leadership, business skills, technical and compliance capability development programmes and activities, acting as necessary

- Build the capability of the broader business unit/function L&D network (e.g. subject matter experts, technical trainers, HR business partners) so they can effectively support the delivery of learning within the business unit/function

- As Learning Business Partner for Global Procurement and WREF team, partner with the HRBL to develop and deliver a learning and development plan aligned to the specific business strategy, capability requirements and organizational priorities.

Job Requirements:

- Strong knowledge and experience of the end to end learning process within a global organization i.e. learning needs assessment, program design & delivery and learning evaluation & assessment.

- Knowledge and experience of learning experience design methodology, e.g., ADDIE, 5DI, SAM

- Proven ability to interpret as well as challenge customer needs and translate these into a coherent programme of work that will drive business performance.

- Strong negotiation and influence skills with stakeholders at all levels and across multiple geographies and cultures.

- Exposure to working in a highly complex organisation within a matrixed structure and with multiple lines of authority, leveraging influence within a complex network of stakeholders.