Job Description
At National Foods Limited, we are on a journey of growth and on building our most valuable assets which include our brands, financial strength, global presence, and our unbridled commitment to becoming a truly sustainable and a renowned company in the world.
Job Purpose To lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive learning and NFL career development strategy that is seamlessly linked with the organization’s integrated talent management strategy. The role focuses on building future-ready capabilities and providing structured growth paths that enable employees to reach their professional potential while meeting evolving business needs.
Principal Responsibilities
- Strategic Capability Development
+ Design and execute a Learning \& Development (L\&D) strategy that aligns with the broader integrated talent management framework to enhance overall organizational capability. + Identify and prioritize the skills and capabilities required for the future, ensuring the L\&D roadmap supports long-term business sustainability. + Drive the transition toward a culture of continual learning by embedding development initiatives into the daily employee experience.
- Learning Frameworks \& Career Pathing
+ Lead the development of career development frameworks and processes, including specialized programs for professional growth, to ensure clear development trajectories for all employees. + Establish a robust L\&D framework that encompasses the entire training cycle: needs analysis, delivery of cost-effective interventions, and evaluation of Return on Investment (ROI). + Direct the management of specialized development streams, such as management / functional trainee programs and internships, to build a strong internal pipeline of skilled professionals.
- Program Design \& Innovation
+ Oversee the design and delivery of in-house training programs (technical, behavioral, leadership, and induction), ensuring content is technically accurate and aligned with desired learning outcomes. + Stay ahead of industry trends to implement innovative learning methodologies, specifically leveraging the 70:20:10 approach, blended learning solutions, and self-directed learning platforms. + Collaborate with the Employee Experience team to leverage Digital HR solutions, enhancing the delivery and accessibility of learning content.
- Operational Excellence \& Integration
+ Manage the annual training budget, establishing tracking mechanisms to report on planned vs. actual expenditures and variances. + Select and manage third-party training providers and vendors, ensuring they meet the organization's quality standards and procurement protocols. + Partner closely with HR Business Partners and Managers to ensure that learning interventions are integrated into performance improvement needs and business-specific challenges.
Skill Requirements
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management \& Influencing
- Leadership \& People Management
- Employee-Centricity
- Innovation \& Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking \& Decision Making
- Strategic L\&D Framework Design
- Performance Management Lifecycle
- Curriculum Design \& Instructional Methodologies
- Career Pathing \& Capability Mapping
- Learning Analytics \& ROI Evaluation
- Digital HR \& Learning Technology
Education: Graduate/Masters in relevant discipline
Locations: Karachi
National Foods Limited provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.