Full Time Learning - Development Manager Jobs, in Capella Hotels And Resorts - Maukerja

Position Overview

The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager coordinates and organizes a range of development activities that contribute to the attainment of the Company's performance standards and Hotel Goals. The individual is responsible for conducting systematic analysis of the Hotels training needs and deliver relevant learning plan. The L&D Manager acts as an internal consultant on department related training matters, source and maintain a current knowledge of statutory requirements, develop creative and innovative training programs, promotes a continuous learning culture, partners with stakeholders to ensure colleagues are trained on the needed skills to successfully perform their jobs to attain service excellence in the craft of hospitality.

The Role

Core Learning

• Be an exemplary role model in inspiriting colleagues through strong demonstration of the Capella Culture and Service Philosophy. Ensures and provides flawless, upscale, professional and luxury guest service experiences
• Conducts a Learning Needs Analysis that includes operational performance matrix
• Creates and adheres to an annual budget for all training programs, initiatives, and learning resources
• Designs solutions for learning needs by rapidly creating and developing learning programs (or blended Learning programs) that target performance gaps and management competencies
• Effectively market the learning function's programs, initiatives, and online learning through campaigns and visuals in a creative and structured manner
• Manages an effective Learning Coaches program
• Responsible for an indirect reporting relationship with the Learning Coaches, ensuring their roles and responsibilities are supported, developed, and adhered to in standards achievement and improved guest satisfaction
• Trains new Learning Coaches when required and regularly coaches and develops Learning Coaches in their role and responsibilities
• Manages and coordinates for all compliance and safety related training to be completed annually
• Manages and ensure all Training Certification Manuals are relevant and updated regularly, and training checklists are submitted for new hires
• Manages and facilitates Capella Academy modules, incorporating adult learning principles, learning activities and experiential learning
• Manages and facilitates hotel orientation program for all new colleagues
• Prepares and produces training calendars that reflect performance gaps and learning needs
• Provide inspirational leadership with a clear vision and direction to colleagues to ensure delivery of the Capella brand values and vision, to create an amazing experience for all guests and colleagues

Operational Learning

• Be the Champion in providing expertise knowledge to drive high colleague performance through effective communication on the importance of continuous training and the need for professional development
• Collaborate and ensures that the relevant department heads review learning needs of their colleagues, determine performance gaps, and advise on actions that are likely to meet those needs
• Develop both individualized and group training programs to further enhance colleagues' performance and encourage continuous professional development efforts
• Evaluate hotel's performance to ensure that trainings implemented produces the desired performance improvement
• Evaluates the effect of training programs and initiatives through measuring results and monitoring behavioral change
• Foster a positive working environment for all colleagues and check in regularly to ensure colleagues satisfaction and maintain strong working relationships within the. Give praises and encouragements for good performances
• Handles and report any complaints and resolving service 'Glitches', keep a record of all feedbacks under the appropriate system. Ensures that the issues are resolved in a timely manner to guests' satisfaction
• Perform periodical training assessments through the coordination with department managers and Quality Manager in order to implement effective training curriculum
• Report any issue or damages and breakdowns within working areas and the hotel to ensure a defect-free facilities and service amenities provided
• Select and manage resources, including working with both internal colleagues and training vendors to develop and deliver training content

Professional Learning

• Actively pursues personal growth in the areas of training and learning, pursuing certifications or expertise in a learning discipline
• Keep updated on the latest industry trends and actively seek opportunities to curate the best talent and learning development practices

Colleague Development

• Collaborates with Director of Human Resources to ensure succession planning exercise is conducted annually
• Empower colleagues to take ownership and responsibility in going beyond to exceed guest expectations
• Manage full colleague cycle of interns and apprenticeships, including work- study programme
• Direct and administer colleagues' engagement activities, recognition and awards
• Review and ensure that individual development plans are focused on experiential learning
• Take ownership of individual's growth, mentorship programme and be involved in career progression and succession planning of colleagues

Talent Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business/preferably Human Resources Management
• Experiences in similar role in luxury hotels/resorts;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a managerial capacity;
• Experience in adult education or a similar environment with knowledge of adult learning styles and principles
• Experience managing in diverse cultures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills (i.e. ability to identify when training is the actual solution and provide it if required)
• Coaching and influencing skills
• Knowledge of Needs Assessment Methodologies and learning needs identification
• Knowledge of learning technologies, such as e-learning options and distance learning
• Familiar with Kirkpatrick's 4 levels of evaluation for measuring program financial impact
• Project planning tools and processes
• Basic budgeting, accounting and financial management
• Current on industry trends affecting workplace learning