Why This Role Matters

This role involves establishing the learning culture and capabilities to support organizational growth.
As the first L&D hire, you will build and manage the Learning & Development function.
You will define the learning culture, processes, and infrastructure as well as developing the strategy, implement tools, and create programs that support continuous skill development across the organization.

Strategy & Foundation

• Define and execute the L&D strategy aligned with business objectives and talent development needs
• Identify and prioritize skill gaps across the organization to inform learning initiatives
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of L&D programs on business performance

Program Development

• Design and deliver training programs for onboarding, upskilling, and reskilling
• Create scalable learning paths for critical roles and career progression
• Curate external content and partnerships to supplement internal offerings

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with department heads to understand team-specific learning needs
• Work with People managers to identify high-potential employees and development plans
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to align L&D with talent management initiatives
• Gather feedback from employees to continuously improve learning experiences

LMS Implementation

• Select, configure, and deploy a Learning Management System tailored to organizational needs
• Define technical requirements and integrate the LMS with existing HR and IT systems
• Develop governance policies for content creation, access, and maintenance
• Ensure user adoption through training and change management

• 8 years+ of progressive HR experience, most of which in tech startup or high-growth environment.

• Cross country experience in building and managing L&D functions.
• Experience implementing and managing Learning Management Systems.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs across multiple functions.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theories.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in ambiguous and unstructured environments.
• Strategic thinking and hands-on execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change

• Builder mindset.