People Development & Training Officer

Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Strategy:

• Support the development and execution of the organization’s learning and development (L&D) strategy.
• Conduct annual training needs analysis (TNA) in collaboration with department heads.
• Develop training plans aligned with business goals and workforce capability gaps.

Training Program Design & Delivery:

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate in-house training programs (technical, soft skills, leadership).
• Source and manage external training providers when required.
• Develop learning materials, including manuals, presentations, guides, and e-learning modules.
• Oversee onboarding and induction programs for new hires.

Performance & Talent Development:

• Support performance management processes, including development planning.
• Drive Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for employees.
• Coordinate leadership development and succession planning initiatives.
• Identify high-potential employees and recommend growth pathways.

Learning Administration & Compliance:

• Maintain training records and learning databases.
• Track training budgets and manage L&D expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional development requirements where applicable.
• Prepare periodic training reports and analytics for management.

Employee Engagement & Continuous Learning:

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Introduce mentorship and coaching programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives related to career growth and skills enhancement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Learning & Development or Talent Management.
• Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is an added advantage.
• Experience in training facilitation and instructional design preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Training needs analysis & competency mapping.
• Performance management knowledge.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Collaborative and team-focused.
• Adaptable and innovative.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Employee training participation rate.
• Post-training evaluation scores.
• Improvement in performance review outcomes.
• Internal promotion rate.
• Training budget adherence.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Commission and performance bonuses.
• Friendly, pleasant, and creative working environment.
• Pension.
• Leave allowance.
• Healthcare coverage, including family.
• Professional Development Opportunities and others.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria.

Job Type: Full-time.