Senior Talent Development Specialist

About the company At StudyIn, we believe that the right guidance has the power to change lives. As the world’s most trusted higher education specialist, we’ve helped over 1.3 million students access study opportunities since 2006, placing them at top universities across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Dubai. Our global team of 1000+ professionals spans 40+ countries worldwide, offering expert counselling, admissions support, visa guidance, and university partnerships. Main Duties Reporting to the Head of Talent Development, the Senior Talent Development Specialist will play a key role in delivering impactful learning experiences that drive individual and organizational growth. This includes planning and executing talent development initiatives, designing and implementing scalable learning programs, and managing end-to-end program operations. You will leverage data and digital tools to evaluate effectiveness, generate insights, and continuously enhance learning outcomes. Collaboration with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts and external partners is essential, along with championing learner engagement and fostering a culture of continuous development at StudyIn. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Support Training Needs Identification & Analysis (TNI&A) activities - Design, develop, and implement scalable, engaging, and impact-driven learning programs across formats and geographies, to address evolving business priorities. - Analyse training records and learning metrics using LMS and other reporting tools to prepare quarterly dashboards and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders for continuous improvement. - Evaluate training effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative feedback, learner assessments, and performance outcomes to refine and enhance learning solutions. - Collaborate with internal teams for seamless learning delivery and alignment, and manage external vendors for content, delivery, and platform support. - Facilitate adoption of digital learning platforms, including LMS and other digital learning platforms, while championing learner engagement through blended learning, adult learning principles, and continuous feedback loops. - Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence within the Talent Development function. About the Candidate - Strong and confident facilitator with extensive experience in designing as well as evaluating impactful learning programs within dynamic, multicultural environments. - Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment - A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and collaborative team player. - Experience in managing external vendors, leveraging learning analytics, and driving learner engagement - Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation in learning practices. - Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business, Human Resources, or a related field - 9-12 years of experience in Learning & (Talent) Development, preferably in the education or service sector. - Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to manage diverse learner groups. - Experience in identifying and analysing training needs (TNI&A) and evaluating training effectiveness - Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training programs for customer-facing roles. - Project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously. - Experience of instructional design principals and adult learning methodologies. - Excellent verbal as well as written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. - Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders. - Proficient in using LMS platforms and digital learning tools (e.G., Articulate, Canva, etc.). - Certifications in L&D (e.G., Train-the-Trainer, Instructional Design, Facilitation Skills) are highly desirable.