Senior Learning & Development Manager

Description de l'entreprise

BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.

In 2022, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.

Description du poste

Due to an internal mobility, we are looking to reinforce the BESIX Academy with a highly organized and motivated Senior Learning & Development Manager. As Senior Learning & Development Manager, your responsibility will be to efficiently manage the L&D team and all matters related to Learning & Development within BESIX Group, in collaboration with the different companies within the Group.

This role requires excellent communication skills, strong administrative abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our employees receive the necessary training, reskilling and development to enhance their capabilities, skills and productivity, prepare them for the future and open new career horizons. In this role you will report directly to the Chief People Officer of BESIX Group.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the L&D team:
   • Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to the central BESIX L&D team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
   • Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for each team member, and conduct regular performance evaluations and feedback sessions.
   • Delegate tasks effectively, considering individual strengths and workload capacities, to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of projects.
   • Foster open communication and constructive collaboration within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing, idea generation, and problem-solving.
   • Collaborate closely with the QHSE Department & the training managers from different business units and regional entities to understand their specific training needs, align training initiatives with business goals, and ensure consistency and effectiveness of training programs across the group.
   • Assume responsibility for the management of the BESIX Training Center, including facility management, ensuring a conducive and safe learning environment for all training activities.
   • Monitor and manage the budget allocated for the L&D team, optimizing resources and expenditures to maximize return on investment.
   • Stay abreast of construction trends, best practices, and innovations in learning and development, incorporating new methodologies and technologies.
2. Training Request Processing:
   • Receive, review, and prioritize training requests from various departments, sites and managers.
   • Follow-up on required tools and systems to optimize processes, lower administration and identify opportunities for better user communication.
   • Collect all necessary information related to training needs, including required competencies, job roles, and desired outcomes.
3. BESIX Training Programs Coordination (white & blue collars):
   • Ensure the smooth running of various BESIX training programs.
   • Review the needs of these programs annually and adapt them if necessary.
   • Coordinate logistics, including scheduling venues, arranging equipment, lunches, hotels, and ensuring availability of necessary training materials.
   • Regularly interact with the daughter companies of the group, to share best practices, coordinate overarching initiatives and stimulate learning across the group
   • Communicate training schedules, requirements, and any changes to relevant stakeholders, including employees, managers, and trainers.
4. Evaluation and Reporting:
   • Analyze training data and generate reports on training activities, attendance, completion rates, and overall outcomes.
   • Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement based on training evaluations and participant feedback.
5. Compliance and Recordkeeping:
   • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and policies governing training requirements.
   • Collaborate with HR colleagues and other departments to ensure that the LMS is used correctly so that training records are properly maintained, including certificates of completion, valid