Position Summary:UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Leaning & Organisational Development Specialist, reporting too the Director, Learning & Organizational Development.Leaning & Organisational Development Specialist will be the primary owner for key processes and procedures with performance management, open enrollment, national talent programs, orientation, leadership development programs, Learning Management System, Certificate Programs, Assessments, and Surveys. They will be required to plan logistics and enhance processes for learning events and enhance predictive data analytics and reporting, prepare digitally accessible training and organizational development materials, develop monthly dashboards for leadership, and manager data analytics and design for talent management and succession strategies.The incumbent will be required to research best practices for generating, modifying, and leveraging learning and organizational development programs, facilitate and deliver pedagogy for bespoke learning programs including Tomoh, Najah, Interns and National Talent Development initiatives. Project support to key events including Service Awards and recognition, budget management and reporting including supplier liaison and tracking of deliverables, automation and improvement of key processes and data leveraging generative AI and alignment with best practices.Key Responsibilities:Performance & Talent Management
Prepare and report data analytics, dashboards and predictive analysis to improve compliance
Reporting and tracking of key data points for HR Business Partners, HR Leadership Team and ULT stakeholders
Support key communication plans and system deliverables in alignment with key stages of performance management process, Goal Setting, Mid-Year and Year End
User testing and refinement in conjunction with ISG and NYU specialist teams for system enhancements
Update and maintain internal communications and help guides with External Relations
Assist in Developing timelines and create updated communications for performance cycle
Create, design and test communication and user guides to support improvements in goal setting, year end and mid-year processes
Report track and manage confidential performance and talent data using excel tables and linked dashboards
Leverage AI to improve and automate interactive dashboards including Service NOW, Performance Management and Learning monthly reports
Talent management and succession planning data analytics and reporting
Learning Program design and planning
Learning calendar design, scheduling and planning
Facilitate and deliver pedagogy for bespoke learning programs including Tomoh, Student Assistants, Interns and National Talent Development initiatives
Set up and create curriculum in I-learn and corresponding tracking systems
E-Module design and creation including new and existing program pedagogy
Liaise with internal departments including OEO, EHS, OIE and compliance to ensure integration and tracking of key programs. Audit and compliance.
Create and maintain the learning and orientation catalog and intranet to engage learner audience
Create relevant and tailored communication campaigns and catalogs to engage employees about learning options creating and preparing new programs such as Global Leader Program, Tomoh, and AI capability sessions
Provide feedback to program participants, suppliers and generate reports for leadership
Design, create and update intranet and prepare data analysis for decision making
Create courses (online and live) on NYU iLearn
Monitor data patterns and produce reports with recommendations
Provide learner support (non-technical)
Data analytics, ServiceNOW reporting and dashboards
Monthly and ad hoc dashboard reporting for HRBP, HRLT and NYUAD leadership
Data tracking, reporting and evolution of predictive analysis tools to inform
ServiceNOW project lead
Register and communicate with learner queries, guide community groups through management of L&OD ServiceNow
Ad hoc reporting and infographics for CHRO
Leadership Development Program
Assist in the planning and logistics of key programs including six core modules, alignment with internal stakeholder groups
Development and tracking of leader level dashboard
Integration and planning with key departments including OIE, OEO and NYUAD Executive Education
Bespoke coaching utilising Clifton Strengths, IDI and DiSC to leverage team development interventions
Primary owner for key processes and procedures with the Learning Management System, Academies and Certificate Programs, Databases, Tool Kits and Assessments
Plan logistics and processes for learning events and provide project support for the Learning and Organizational Development team
Research best practices for generating, modifying, and leveraging learning and organizational development programs
Project Leadership
Provide administrative and project support to the Director, Learning and Organizational Development, as well as team members. Key projects include and not limited to;
Recognition programs
Learning Festival/Week
GILMI
Learning Support Fund
AI capability development
Talent Management
Budget Allocation
Assist in the preparation and control of the Learning and Organizational Development budget, and prepare expenditure and forecasting reports
Handle the administration of procurement and payment matters for Learning and Organizational Development including events and workshops (more than 160)
Manages external training requests and national talent management learning activities
Qualifications:Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Required Experience:
4+ years of relevant experience in Human Resources including performance management systems and instructional design
Must have excellent and advanced excel skills
Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills. learning systems and capabilities in data analytics
Proficiency in survey, communication tools, and technologies related to learning and development (i.e., Google Workplace, I-Learn, Qualtrics, etc.)
Capability in dashboard, data visualisation and advanced ability to work and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the University.including NYU stakeholders
Strong independent problem-solving skills and demonstrated creativity
Relevant experience in Learning and Development and/or Project Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Education:
A specific qualification, certification or specialization in HR, Learning and Development or equivalent in Project Management
Certifications in Learning design ideal, or diagnostics eg DiSC, Clifton Strengths, MBTI
Expert user of google suite. AI capability in Gemini, Notebook LM and design tools
Preferred Experience:
Proficiency with instructional design and development of associated materials
Knowledge of survey design, implementation, management, and analysis
Experience and understanding of talent management and succession planning tools, systems and data reporting
Additional Information:NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
