Learning and Development Specialist

Job Overview

• Company: Cormart Nigeria Limited (A leading chemical and food raw materials enterprise established in 1980, specializing in the production, importation, stocking, and distribution of raw materials for paint, confectionery, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries)

• Position: Learning and Development Specialist

• Position Type: Human Resources / Learning & Development

• Job Types: Full-time

• Work Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Job Description

• Contribute to the strategy, design, and execution of organizational training and development initiatives aligned with business objectives.

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA), formulate annual learning calendars, manage training budgets, and coordinate with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for compliance and reimbursements.

• Oversee end-to-end learning logistics, evaluate post-training ROI, track workforce metrics, and drive career pathing and talent succession frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and build company-wide learning calendars.

• Design, schedule, and execute internal and external training programs with facilitators and vendors.

• Manage training budgets, track expenditure, project costs, and process ITF documentation and reimbursement claims.

• Measure training effectiveness, evaluate post-training action plans, and track learning ROI and performance impact.

• Develop holistic career pathing frameworks, competency models, and succession planning learning interventions.

• Maintain accurate training records, attendance metrics, certifications, and compliance documentation for audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Education, Psychology, or a related field.

• 5 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Management, or general HR.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and coordinating employee training programs and managing training vendors.

• Proven track record of conducting TNA in collaboration with cross-functional managers.

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

• Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent).

• Knowledge of ITF compliance, statutory reimbursement processes, and contemporary L&D trends.