Assistant Manager Human resources development

About Kia India

Kia India is one of India’s fastest-growing automotive brands, driven by the vision "Movement that Inspires." We manufacture world-class vehicles and focus on innovation, technology, and people development.

Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning & Development and Organization Development initiatives to build organizational capability, drive digital learning adoption, enhance employee engagement, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with Kia India's business objectives.

Position overview

Role: Assistant Manager (Individual Contributor)

Department: HRD

Reporting: Head of Section

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute technical, behavioral, and functional development programs.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identify capability gaps aligned with business priorities.
• Manage the annual training calendar and ensure timely implementation of learning initiatives
• Support employee onboarding, organizational culture, and development initiatives
• Manage Learning Management System (LMS) administration, learning records, and training compliance.
• Measure training effectiveness and generate insights through learning analytics and dashboards.
• Manage external learning partners, consultants, industry forums, and benchmarking initiatives.
• Drive AI-enabled learning solutions and digital learning initiatives to enhance learning effectiveness and accessibility
• Identify and implement innovative learning technologies, e-learning, microlearning, and blended learning solutions.
• Monitor department budgets and ensure optimum utilization
• Prepare management reports, presentations, and insights on learning and organizational development metrics.

Required Competency

• Learning & Development Management
• Organization Development (OD)
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Instructional Design
• Competency Mapping & Capability Assessment
• Employee Engagement & Culture Building
• Learning Management System (LMS) & E-Learning Administration
• Training Effectiveness Evaluation
• Learning Analytics & Reporting
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Strong hold on MS Office tools (Excel, PPT, Power BI etc.)
• Facilitation, Communication & Presentation Skills

Qualification & Experience

Any graduate with relevant experience (B.E. / B.Tech preferred).

Minimum 4~7 Years of relevant experience in Training & Development

Experience in designing and implementing capability-building and organizational development initiatives.

Exposure to AI-enabled learning solutions and learning technology platforms is preferred.

Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or large-scale corporate organizations will be an added advantage.