Learning And Development Specialist

Role Purpose

The Learning & Development Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates training and capability‑building programs that strengthen workforce readiness at Lenovo Manufacturing KSA. Reporting to the L&D Lead, the role supports the full learning lifecycle, from needs analysis to impact measurement, with particular focus on manufacturing skills development, onboarding, and cross‑cultural collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Lenovo's China operations.

• Conduct training needs analyses across manufacturing, operations, and support functions to identify capability gaps.
• Design and develop learning content, courses, and workshops aligned to business objectives and Lenovo's global standards.
• Facilitate classroom, virtual, and on‑the‑job training sessions for technical and soft‑skill development.
• Manage onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, including trainee cohorts.
• Support learning initiatives with Lenovo's China‑based teams, including trainee deployments and knowledge‑transfer programs at sites.
• Develop cross‑cultural resources and briefings to support Saudi–China workforce integration.
• Act as a liaison between local and global L&D stakeholders to ensure program consistency.

• Track and analyze learning metrics (completion rates, mentor coverage, satisfaction scores, total training hours).
• Prepare reporting and dashboards on L&D outcomes for review by the L&D Lead and executive audiences.
• Recommend improvements based on data and participant feedback.

• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), training records, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with external vendors, training providers, and assessment platforms.
• Support psychometric and competency assessments for candidate and talent evaluation.
• Ensure all programs comply with Lenovo policy, local labor regulations, and HRDF/relevant KSA training mandates.
• Onboard new employees and deliver orientation sessions, including the company profile, organizational structure, and workplace policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, MIS, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Talent Development, preferably within manufacturing, technology, or a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating training programs end-to-end.
• Experience with LMS platforms and learning analytics/reporting.
• Exposure to cross‑cultural or international work environments is an advantage.
• Deliver training and conduct workshops across technical and soft‑skill areas for employees and trainee cohorts.
• Strong instructional design and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities (English required; Arabic strongly preferred).
• Data literacy – able to translate learning metrics into clear insights.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Power Bi, and reporting tools.
• Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

• Certifications such as CIPD, ATD, SHRM, PHRi, or instructional design credentials.
• Experience with psychometric assessment tools.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor market programs (HRDF, Saudization initiatives).