Job Title: HR Consultant – Training & Development
Client: Purple Star Consulting Limited
Industry: Management Consulting
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Purpose/Summary
As a Training and Development Officer, will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training programs that enhance employee skills, performance, and productivity. This role involves working closely with internal teams and external clients to identify training needs, develop learning materials, and ensure continuous professional growth aligned with business goals.
Key Functions/Responsibilities
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- Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development areas for both internal employees and external clients.
- Design, develop, and implement customized training programs, workshops, and e-learning modules tailored to business and client needs.
- Coordinate and deliver in-house training sessions, including onboarding programs for new hires and capacity-building programs for clients.
- Research and recommend external training solutions, including partnerships with training vendors and institutions.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
- Maintain and update training materials, manuals, and records to ensure relevance and compliance with industry standards.
- Support career development initiatives, coaching, and mentoring programs.
- Ensure training programs align with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with management and clients to develop learning strategies that align with organizational and business objectives.
- Prepare reports and presentations on training initiatives, progress, and outcomes for leadership and client review.
- Lead post-training follow-ups to ensure knowledge retention and application in the workplace.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external training providers and accreditation bodies.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create technical and industry-specific training programs.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Training and Development with a focus on both internal teams and client training.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions.
- HR Professional Certification e.g. CIPD, CIPM, etc.
- Proficiency in e-learning tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired
- CMD Certification
- Master’s Degree
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to measure training effectiveness.
- Experience working with multinational or diverse teams.
- Knowledge of performance management and employee engagement strategies.