HR Manager - Learning and Development

Company: Activation Machine Inc.

Location: Head Office – Galleria Corporate Center, Quezon City

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Setup: Hybrid (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day WFH weekly)

About Activation Machine Inc.

At Activation Machine Inc., we believe that our continuous growth is driven by the growth of our people. We are seeking an experienced and visionary HR Manager specializing in Learning & Development (L&D) to lead our organizational growth initiatives, elevate employee capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

Role Overview:

As the HR Manager – Learning & Development, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and scaling end-to-end training and employee development programs across the organization. You will work closely with department leaders to identify skills gaps, build tailored learning pathways, track training effectiveness, and align talent development with our broader strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• L&D Strategy & Roadmap: Design, implement, and oversee company-wide learning strategies and training roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and talent needs.
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA): Conduct regular TNAs across departments to pinpoint skill gaps, performance bottlenecks, and leadership development opportunities.
• Curriculum & Program Development: Create, curate, and deliver interactive internal training modules (onboarding, leadership development, soft skills, compliance, and functional/technical training).
• Vendor & Partner Management: Source, evaluate, and manage external training providers, coaches, platforms, and industry certifications when specialized training is required.
• Performance & Talent Integration: Partner with HR leadership and department managers to link L&D initiatives directly with performance management, succession planning, and employee retention strategies.
• Program Evaluation & Analytics: Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate training effectiveness, measure program ROI, and continuously refine learning initiatives based on feedback and data.
• Learning Culture Promotion: Drive employee engagement in continuous education through workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, peer mentoring, and digital learning platforms.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 year in a focused Learning & Development or Talent Development supervisory/managerial role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Core Competencies:

• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theories, and training facilitation.
• Proven track record in conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and designing leadership pipelines.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple training programs simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and modern e-learning tools.