General Manager - Learning & Development - FMCG

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Head of Learning & Development

Job Purpose:

The Head Learning & Development will be responsible for developing and executing the companys L&D strategy, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills required to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the organizations Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish a competency-based learning framework across all functions.
• Build a future-ready workforce through continuous capability development.
• Drive a culture of learning, innovation, and employee development.
• Design leadership development programs for first-time managers, middle management, and senior leadership.
• Build succession planning and leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Develop high-potential employee development programs.
• Drive statutory and compliance training across all businesses and manufacturing locations.

Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with Business Heads, Plant Heads, and HR Business Partners to identify capability gaps.
• Manage relationships with external learning partners, consultants, and academic institutions.
• Build collaborations with industry bodies for specialized capability development.

Budget & Governance:

• Manage the annual L&D budget effectively.
• Ensure governance and standardization of learning practices across all locations.
• Publish periodic learning dashboards and analytics for leadership review.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Training hours per employee
• Training effectiveness and learning ROI
• Leadership pipeline readiness
• Employee engagement with learning initiatives
• Compliance training completion rates
• Internal promotion ratio
• Digital learning adoption

Candidate Background:

Qualifications:

• Essential: MBA HR

Work Experience:

• 15-20 years of post-qualification experience in Learning & Development roles from reputed organizations.
• Exposure to diversified industries and global learning practices desirable.

Competencies/Skills Required:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in designing and implementing large-scale learning frameworks.
• Ability to drive organizational change through capability development.