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Learning and Development Manager

Learning and Development Manager

Reliance Brands Limitedernakulam, India
6 hours ago
Job description

Job Title : Head – Learning & Development

Function : Human Resources

Location : Mumbai

Role Overview :

The Head – L&D will be responsible for designing and executing the overall learning strategy for Hamleys India. This role will focus on building a culture of continuous learning and capability enhancement across stores, HO, and leadership teams, aligning development initiatives with business goals, customer experience, and brand ethos of Hamleys.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Learning Strategy & Framework

  • Develop and implement an integrated L&D strategy aligned with Hamleys’ business objectives and employee lifecycle.
  • Identify current and future capability needs across retail operations, customer service, and leadership layers.
  • Build a structured learning roadmap for different employee segments – frontline, store managers, HO, and leadership teams.

2. Capability Building & Program Design

  • Design and deploy training programs to enhance customer engagement, storytelling, and experiential retail excellence.
  • Curate product knowledge and brand immersion modules in collaboration with merchandising and marketing teams.
  • Lead development of e-learning and blended learning formats to ensure scale and consistency across geographies.
  • 3. Leadership Development

  • Partner with business heads and HR to identify high-potential talent and create customized development journeys.
  • Drive leadership workshops, coaching interventions, and succession planning readiness for key roles.
  • 4. Learning Operations & Governance

  • Build and manage the annual L&D calendar and budget.
  • Ensure effective measurement of training ROI and impact on performance, productivity, and customer experience.
  • Maintain quality and standardization of all L&D initiatives across stores and HO.
  • 5. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Partner with internal stakeholders, external trainers, and content providers for high-impact programs.
  • Collaborate with the global Hamleys team for alignment on brand-driven learning initiatives and best practices.
  • 6. Employee Engagement & Learning Culture

  • Promote a culture of learning through gamified interventions, recognition of learning champions, and digital tools.
  • Embed learning into performance reviews, development plans, and onboarding journeys.
  • Key Skills & Competencies :

  • Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
  • Deep understanding of retail training, customer experience, and behavioural learning.
  • Expertise in instructional design, facilitation, and digital learning solutions.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical orientation with ability to link learning outcomes to business metrics.
  • Qualification & Experience :

  • Master’s degree / MBA in HR, Organizational Development, or related field.
  • 8–12 years of experience in Learning & Development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within retail, hospitality, or consumer-facing organizations.
  • Exposure to managing pan-India training operations preferred
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