Assistant Manager, Learning & Development
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and employee development initiatives across the organization.
The role also supports engagement programs to improve employee performance, workplace culture, retention, and employee experience.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Yas World Resort
Yas World Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG, is a collection of six international hotels on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
About the Role
The Assistant Manager supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and employee development initiatives across the organization.
The role also supports engagement programs to improve employee performance, workplace culture, retention, and employee experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and implementing the L&D strategy; identify needs through performance reviews, employee feedback, and operational requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate onboarding, technical, compliance, and soft skills training.
- Support leadership development, talent management, and succession planning; monitor training effectiveness and ROI.
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure mandatory training compliance.
- Design and implement engagement initiatives, activities, events, and recognition programs to support morale, productivity, and retention.
- Support a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture and internal communications that strengthen employee connection and alignment.
- Develop and monitor Individual Development Plans; identify high-potential employees and support career progression.
- Partner with department heads on skill gaps and development needs; coordinate with external training providers, consultants, and vendors.
- Maintain documentation and reporting and ensure initiatives comply with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
- Prepare training and engagement reports, dashboards, and analytics; seek innovative learning solutions and engagement practices.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in Learning & Development, Human Resources, or Employee Engagement.
- Hospitality or multi-property experience is an advantage; training, learning, or facilitation certification is an added advantage.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Creative thinking and ability to design and deliver engaging programs; strong analytical skills to interpret and present data.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to influence, build relationships, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive, energetic, people-oriented approach and passion for developing and engaging employees.
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