Learning & Development Manager

Nestled in the beautiful Jimbaran Bay, in Jimbaran Hijau development area, Raffles Bali is a haven of refined seclusion, perched on a hill that offers stunning views of the ocean and its secluded beach. With only 32 ocean-view villas, each featuring its own outdoor terrace and private pool, Raffles Bali stands as one of the finest resorts in Bali, showcasing mesmerizing sunsets, lush tropical gardens, and exquisite dining experiences. Guests can indulge in our signature Bali Sling at the iconic Writers Bar, enjoy a romantic dinner in The Secret Cave and Purnama Honeymoon Bale, or
rejuvenate at The Sanctuary, a hillside treatment suite, or at Raffles Spa. Our Raffles Wellbeing Butlers can arrange a variety of bespoke treatments, cultural immersions, and personalized activities, to provide the ultimate experience on the Island of the Gods.

This position is responsible to oversee and manage the learning and development process for all talent in the hotel.  This position will ensure that all learning activities support AccorHotels philosophy of creating an environment where each and every member of the team is recognized as talent and feels valued for their contribution.   

The Learning and Development Manager will co-ordinate the actions of the hotel leaders and team in the elements of the Talent Journey including but not limited to, Employer Branding, Recruitment & Selection, Induction & Onboarding, Performance Management & Feedback, Learning & Development, Talent Potential Identification, Career Management, Culture Diversity & Inclusion, Policies & Procedures, Corporate Social Responsibility and Satisfaction & Engagement with the objective of providing business support to all departments through collaboration and coaching.  

The Learning and Development Manager is to ensure that all members of the team are aware of the company mission, live the values and are consistent in their behavior to enable excellence in serving and anticipating guest needs. 

Primary Responsibilities  

Custodian of the Company Culture 

• Ensure that the guest is at the center of every single strategic initiative, project or process; 

• Share the vision and strategy of AccorHotels, the brand and the hotel, giving everyone the opportunity to contribute, collaborate and innovate; 

• Provide feedback from the guest on the teams’ performance to the team; 

• Ensure that all team members feel trusted and valued for their accountability and risk taken. 

Employer Branding 

• Establish relationships with local schools and universities; 

• Engage in social media to promote the hotel as best place to work; 

Recruitment and Selection 

• Deliver training on behavioral interviewing and selection to the heads of department and those responsible for recruitment; 

• Identify high potentials through vertical and laterally movements within existing talent by providing recommendations for departmental transfer in accordance to their skill set; 

• Assist in monitoring present and future trends in the local labor situation, social legislation and make appropriate recommendations. 

Induction and Onboarding 

• Establish onboarding procedures which ensure new talent feel welcome and all team members are prepared for the new talent arrival; 

• Co-ordinate and conduct orientation programs and three month training plans; 

• Appoint a support person within the operational team for each and every new talent; 

• Seek feedback from new talent in their first month of employment; 

• Arrange probationary reviews and provide feedback to talent. 

Performance Assessment and Feedback 

• Train leaders in the annual performance appraisal process in line with the Leadership Capability Framework; 

• Work with line managers to analyze performance by identifying area for improvement; 

• Encourage an environment which supports open ongoing feedback and coaching to breach gaps for better performance; 

• Celebrate team and individual success; 

• Train and assist managers in setting objectives and goals for talent which are SMART and inline with the business strategy; 

Learning and Development 

• Conduct/review training needs analysis annually and budget accordingly; 

• Plan training for future skill requirements and not just current; 

• Ensure development and implementation of annual training plan training to address and narrow the performance gap; 

• Maximize the use of Accor Hotels Academie programs to address gaps in performance; 

• Deliver all Brand Premise, Service Promise and quality standards training to all members of the team;  

• Maintain accurate reporting on the the training delivery and learning programs implemented;  

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training for ROI and ROE; 

• Seek feedback from participants and their managers for effectiveness of learning and development programs; 

• Create a learning environment where each person has a personal development plan; 

• Follow up talent after attending Accor Hotels Academie training programs to support the application of learning on the job; 

• Co-ordinate cross exposure and project based learning for star talent; 

• Ensure all talent have access to learning opportunities;  

• Participate actively in the Certified Trainers Network 

Talent Potential Identification 

• Assist the department heads in completing talent potential assessments to identify star talent; 

• Provide access to development activities for star talent. 

Career Management 

• Understand the career ambitions of star talent and ensure this is communicated within the leadership team and to corporate; 

• Provide communication on career paths available with AccorHotels; 

• Bachelor Degree  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operational leadership role 

• Prior experience in delivering on the job training within AccorHotels 

• Train the Trainer or equivalent certification 

• AccorHotels Academie Trainer Pass Dimension certification

Competencies 

• Ability to create a community which supports a collaborative learning environment. 

• Strong coach approach leadership style. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of talent 

• Good team working skills and able to work effectively and contribute in a team  

• Excellent planning and organization skills 

• Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures  

• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively  

• Ability to multi-task 

• Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment 

• Self motivated and energetic 

• Ability to take risks and believe in others