HR Learning and Development Manager

About the role

The HR Learning & Development Manager leads and manages the Learning & Development function across Bahrain, helping the business succeed through learning, talent development and capability-building. The role covers the annual training plan, delivery of learning interventions, CIS/CIM programs, talent and career development, performance reviews and internship and graduate programs.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, design, coordinate and deliver the annual training plan, calendar and training catalogue, and partner with managers to turn capability gaps into training, coaching or development interventions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, follow-up and coaching, and develop tools to help transfer learning to the workplace.
• Maintain accurate training and development records and reporting for Bahrain-based employees, and support HR audits and compliance.
• Support talent management, performance and development reviews, and succession planning, including Talent Panels and high-potential development.
• Champion CIS and CIM programs, the CIM Supervisory Excellence program and the annual Employee Development Review.
• Manage local internship, student and graduate programs and build a pipeline of future talent.
• Review incentive schemes and work with managers and HR colleagues on performance, development and recognition.
• Act as the principal HR point of contact for L&D, advise managers and work with the wider HR team.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of significant progressive HR experience with strong exposure to L&D, training, talent management or organizational development.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, management, education, L&D or a related field; postgraduate qualifications and CIPD, SHRM or equivalent are advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience with annual training plans, training needs analysis, training delivery, performance and talent processes, and internship/graduate programs.
• Experience in large operational, logistics, aviation, transportation or similar environments, and in Bahrain or the wider GCC/Middle East is advantageous.

Required skills

• Training planning, coordination and program management, and training evaluation.
• Facilitation, presentation and communication, and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, problem-solving and project-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office and HR/Learning Management Systems.

What we offer

• Strong career support in an international environment.
• A great culture and colleagues.
• A multifarious benefit program.