HR Manager - Training & Development

HR Manager - Training & Development Organisation: The Language SKOOL Location: Remote - India Experience: 15+ Years (Majority in Training & Development Leadership) Salary: Upto 12 Lakhs (based on experience) Reporting To: HR Director Employment Type: Full-Time About The Language SKOOL The Language SKOOL (TLS) is a fast-growing, remote-first EdTech organisation with 500+ team members across academic, sales, operations, digital marketing, and support functions. We are a performance-driven organisation committed to structured systems, strong people processes, and continuous capability building. As we scale, we are strengthening our Learning & Development ecosystem to build future-ready leaders, high-performing trainers, and empowered functional teams. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior HR Manager - Training & Development who will exclusively own the organisation-wide Learning & Development function for: - Language Trainers (Multiple Language Verticals ) - Sales, Operations, Digital Marketing, HR, Accounts, Legal and Support teams This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for building a structured, measurable, and scalable T&D framework aligned with organisational growth, revenue goals, and performance standards. The role requires deep expertise in instructional design, capability mapping, leadership development, and performance-linked training interventions. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic L&D Planning - Design and implement the annual Training & Development roadmap. - Align training strategy with business growth plans and departmental KPIs. - Create capability frameworks for trainers and non-trainer roles. - Partner with leadership to forecast future skill requirements. 2. Trainer Development Framework - Build structured Train-the-Trainer programs. - Standardise teaching quality benchmarks across languages. - Develop pedagogy enhancement modules. - Introduce certification pathways and skill grading systems. - Monitor and improve trainer effectiveness through measurable metrics. 3. Non-Trainer Staff Development - Design structured induction programs. - Build leadership development tracks for mid and senior managers. - Develop sales capability enhancement modules. - Conduct behavioural, soft skills, and managerial effectiveness programs. - Introduce succession planning frameworks. 4. Performance-Linked Learning - Integrate training outcomes with Performance Management Systems. - Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) based on appraisal data. - Measure ROI of training initiatives. - Develop competency-based assessment tools. 5. Content & Program Development - Develop structured training calendars (quarterly & annual). - Design blended learning modules (live, LMS, recorded, assessments). - Build internal knowledge repositories and SOP learning modules. - Standardise onboarding learning journeys. 6. Team & Vendor Management - Lead internal L&D team - Identify and collaborate with external trainers or certification partners. - Ensure cost-effective training budget utilisation. 7. Governance & Reporting - Present quarterly training impact reports to management. - Define training metrics: productivity improvement, revenue impact, engagement, retention. - Maintain structured training documentation and compliance records. Ideal Candidate Profile - 15+ years of total HR experience. - Minimum 8-10 years exclusively in Training & Development leadership roles. - Experience designing enterprise-level L&D frameworks. - Strong exposure to strategic workforce planning. - Proven ability to build scalable training systems in growth organisations. - Experience in EdTech, education, services, or remote-first organisations preferred. - Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. - Data-driven and comfortable working with metrics and performance dashboards. What We Are Looking For - A strategic thinker, not just a trainer. - Someone who can build systems, not just conduct sessions. - A leader who can standardise excellence across verticals. - High ownership, structured mindset, and execution discipline. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. Why Join TLS? - Opportunity to design the entire Learning & Development architecture from the ground up. - Direct exposure to senior leadership decision-making. - Fully remote, structured digital ecosystem. - High impact role with measurable organisational influence.