Posted 1w ago

Learning and Development Specialist

@ Finera
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:designing onboarding, building frameworks, managing operations
Requirements Summary:5+ years L&D experience with ownership of onboarding, training, or career development; HiBob/HRIS and LMS experience; data-driven, project management and communication skills; bachelor's degree; familiarity with government-funded programs and AI tools.
Technical Tools Mentioned:HiBob, HRIS, LMS, AI tools
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Job description


People grow. Companies grow. At finera., we believe the two are inseparable. As our Learning & Development Specialist, you will architect and bring to life the learning ecosystem that powers our people's growth from the moment a new hire joins, through every stage of their career with us.

This is a builder's role. You will take ownership of our onboarding experience, design structured career paths, launch the finera. Academy, and manage our full training operations including government-funded programs. You'll work cross-functionally with managers, department heads, and the CHRO to embed a genuine culture of continuous learning at every level of the organization.

Job requirements

  • At least 5 years of dedicated L&D experience, with hands-on ownership of training programs, onboarding, or career development initiatives.
  • Experience designing career path or competency frameworks is a strong advantage.
  • Proficiency working in HiBob (or a comparable HRIS) and familiarity with LMS platforms (implementation experience is an advantage).
  • High attention to detail and a data-driven approach to measuring and improving learning impact.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.
  • Creative and structured in equal measure: can design an engaging learning experience and build the process to run it efficiently.
  • Familiarity with government-funded training programs is a significant advantage.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in integrating AI tools into daily workflows to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation

Job responsibilities

Onboarding Experience
  • Own, design and continuously improve the end-to-end new hire onboarding program from pre-boarding through to the 90-day milestone ensuring every joiner feels welcomed, equipped, and productive from Day one.
  • Design role-specific onboarding tracks in collaboration with department heads, integrating technical, cultural, and operational elements.
  • Track and report on onboarding effectiveness using completion rates, time-to-productivity metrics, and new hire feedback.
Career Pathing & Development Frameworks
  • Build and maintain career path frameworks across Finera's key job families defining clear progression criteria, competency expectations, and development milestones at each level.
  • Partner with the C&B Specialist to ensure career paths align to the company's Job Architecture and compensation structure.
  • Champion internal mobility by helping employees and managers identify growth opportunities within the organization.
Finera Academy
  • Design, launch, and continuously develop the Finera Academy internal learning platform and curriculum.
  • Curate and build a blended learning library covering technical skills, leadership, soft skills, and company-specific knowledge.
  • Manage LMS/learning platform content, ensuring materials are accessible, current, and engaging.
  • Identify and onboard external content providers and subject matter experts to enrich the Academy's offering.
  • Measure learning outcomes and engagement, iterating the program based on data and feedback.
Training Operations & Specialized Development
  • Manage the full training request, approval, and coordination process for specialized and external training programs across the organization.
  • Research and evaluate training providers, conferences, and certifications relevant to employee and business needs.
  • Administer and maximize participation in government-funded training programs, staying current on eligibility criteria, subsidies, and available courses.
  • Maintain accurate employee training records in HiBob, generating reports on training activity, spend, and outcomes for the CHRO and leadership team.
Policy & Compliance
  • Own and maintain the Training & Development Policy, ensuring it reflects current practice and is communicated clearly to all employees.
  • Coordinate mandatory training programs ensuring 100% completion tracking.
  • Manage the L&D budget, tracking spends against plan and maximizing ROI through funding sources.
Culture & Engagement
  • Champion a culture of continuous learning through internal communications, manager enablement, and visible program branding.
  • Organize and facilitate internal learning events, lunch-and-learns, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Job benefits

  • Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market standards.
  • Medical Insurance starting from day 1.
  • Access to training resources and development opportunities that support your professional growth.
  • Well-stocked office with snacks, drinks, and refreshments available daily.
  • A multinational organisation that promotes a strong, collaborative culture
  • Regular team-building events and company activities that strengthen collaboration across teams. 
  • Employee Recognition Program celebrating our "Employee of the Month" with special perks.