People Development Director

We are looking for an experienced People Development Director to lead Learning & Development and Organizational Development initiatives for a global organization. This role will partner closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement people development strategies that support business priorities across the Philippines and LATAM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Talent Development and Organizational Development initiatives aligned with business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Conduct learning needs assessments to identify capability gaps and develop innovative learning solutions.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and business stakeholders to understand organizational needs and implement impactful L&D programs.
• Leverage business data, employee feedback, engagement and pulse surveys, and industry best practices to shape learning strategies and improve employee learning experiences.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of leadership and individual contributor development programs.
• Develop a variety of learning solutions, including instructor-led programs, e-learning, micro-learning, and blended learning approaches.
• Facilitate engaging and dynamic learning sessions for employees and leaders across different levels of the organization.
• Assess organizational and learning needs across business and functional units and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Partner with global HR teams and business leaders to develop solutions that improve team effectiveness and organizational capability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and talent teams to anticipate future capability requirements and benchmark industry trends.
• Incorporate Diversity & Inclusion principles into Learning and Organizational Development solutions where appropriate.
• Manage multiple learning and development projects while ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Prepare budget recommendations aligned with business priorities and ensure effective management of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in HR, with significant experience in Learning & Development.
• 10+ years of experience leading L&D initiatives, including the design, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive learning programs.
• Proven experience in Organizational Development and team leadership.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization is preferred.
• Strong experience designing and implementing learning programs through:
• Instructor-led training
• Online learning / e-learning
• Micro-learning
• Blended learning
• Experience with assessment tools such as 360 Feedback, Hogan, MBTI, StrengthsFinder, DiSC, or similar tools; certification is an advantage.
• Strong experience in diagnosing individual and team performance challenges and developing appropriate interventions.
• Strong strategic thinking, consulting, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Data-driven approach with the ability to leverage business data, employee feedback, engagement surveys, and other insights to influence L&D strategy.
• Excellent project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly proficient in online learning platforms, multimedia training systems, e-learning authoring tools, presentation tools, and survey platforms.
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence senior leaders and HR stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Strong executive presence, communication, and listening skills.
• Self-directed, proactive, and highly collaborative with strong ownership of initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will serve as a strategic People Development partner, helping shape the organization's learning culture, leadership capabilities, and talent development agenda. The role combines strategic L&D leadership, Organizational Development, consulting, stakeholder management, program design, and people leadership.

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Pay raise
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati