Head of Learning and Development

About the Client:

Our client is a leading Indian conglomerate with a strong presence across core sectors including steel, energy, infrastructure, and cement. Known for its dynamic growth, global footprint, and commitment to sustainability, the organization is a market leader in its domain. With operations across multiple geographies and a reputation for excellence in manufacturing and engineering, the company offers a fast-paced, high-impact environment for ambitious professionals looking to make a difference. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a forward-thinking enterprise at the forefront of India’s industrial growth.

Role Overview

We are hiring on behalf of a reputed industrial group for a strategic HR leadership role overseeing Talent Management and Learning & Development at the group level. This position focuses on building leadership capabilities, succession planning, and driving impactful learning initiatives across a diverse and distributed workforce, particularly within the manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management & Succession Planning

- Lead the succession planning and talent review framework for ~5000 top leaders across the organization.

- Design and implement job evaluation, career pathing, and talent identification frameworks.

- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and strengthen the organizations future leadership pipeline.

Learning & Leadership Development

- Drive leadership development programs for first-time managers and above (impacting ~10,000-12,000 employees).

- Design functional and technical learning interventions aligned with business goals.

- Champion the use of digital learning platforms such as LMS (e.g., Darwinbox) and LXP tools to improve learning effectiveness.

- Lead initiatives around AI-powered learning and modern knowledge-sharing platforms.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

- Lead a core team of 9, with indirect oversight of L&D representatives across manufacturing plants.

- Work closely with HRBPs, plant heads, and senior business leaders to drive adoption and implementation of people development strategies.

Sector-Specific Learning Strategy

- Customize learning and talent strategies for the unique dynamics of the manufacturing and industrial workforce.

- Develop scalable and practical solutions for high-volume, distributed teams.

What Were Looking For

- 15+ years of experience in Talent Management and L&D, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is mandatory.

- Proven track record in large-scale succession planning and leadership development.

- Strong understanding of LMS/LXP platforms, AI-based learning tools, and knowledge management systems.

- Exceptional stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and change management abilities.

- Experience in leading teams and influencing across business units.