L&D Advisor

The role

Are you passionate about shaping learning experiences and driving professional growth? We’re seeking a dynamic Learning and Development Advisor to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in coordinating learning initiatives, building employee development, and ensuring our employees and Partners have access to the development opportunities that enable them to achieve their personal and professional development goals. 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Shape the learning landscape within our organization.
• Access professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact employee growth.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program and Class coordination: 

• Collaborate with internal and external facilitators to schedule impactful learning sessions.
• Partner with our Global Service Centre to publish classes and enrich content on our Learning Management System (LMS).

Advisory and Projects: 

• Work closely with international L&D Business Partners and the Change and Operations team to provide project support for global learning priorities.
• Manage international Service Now cases, offering expert advice and guidance on L&D solutions.
• Cultivate relationships with both internal and external learning providers, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Continuously review learning feedback, proactively recommending enhancements and embedding improvements.
• Contribute to various L&D projects, including:
• Creating conversation guides and training materials to empower Line Managers and employees in effective performance discussions.

1. Developing resources for health and wellbeing conversations, fostering a supportive workplace.
2. Crafting training materials to guide mentees and mentors toward successful mentoring relationships

Drafting Learning Communications:

• Craft engaging and informative communications related to learning initiatives.
• Keep employees informed about upcoming programs, workshops, and learning opportunities

Data-Driven Insights:

• Analyse and summarize data to inform strategic learning decisions.
• Maintain accurate information on ongoing learning projects, supporting effective planning.
• Collaborate with our Global Service Centre to leverage insights available through Success Factors Learning

ABOUT YOU

Experience:

• You bring 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience working in an L&D Specialist or Advisor role. Your expertise in learning and development is essential to our success.

Learning Management Systems (LMS):

• You’ve worked with LMS platforms, and preferably, you’re familiar with SuccessFactors Learning. Your ability to navigate and optimize these systems will be invaluable.

Data Analytics:

• You’re skilled at extracting insights from raw data. Your proficiency in Excel allows you to produce concise summaries and actionable reports that drive informed decisions.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• You excel at building relationships and communicating effectively at all levels within the organization. Your ability to collaborate and engage with diverse stakeholders sets you apart.

Digital Proficiency:

• Your strong digital and IT skills extend beyond basic knowledge. You’re well-versed in collaboration tools such as Skype, Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office.

Prioritization and Collaboration:

• Managing a varied workload and handling conflicting priorities is second nature to you. As a team player, you thrive in collaborative environments.

Values-Driven Decision Making:

• Your decisions align with our firm’s values and behaviours. You demonstrate a high level of professionalism and personal accountability.

Self-Starter and Proactive Attitude:

• You’re a self-motivated individual who can work independently. Your proactive approach ensures timely and impactful contributions.

Desirable Qualifications:

HR Fundamentals:

• A solid understanding of human resource fundamentals, with a specific focus on all aspects of learning and development.

Project Management Acumen:

• You’re familiar with project management methodologies and have successfully implemented them in an HR or L&D context.

Constructive Influence and Resilience:

• You’re comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing constructively. Your resilience in navigating ambiguity is commendable.

Flexible and Collaborative Style:

• Operating in uncertain situations comes naturally to you. Your flexible and collaborative working style contributes to positive outcomes.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Learning and Development Team are positioned within the Talent Development function and as one of the communities of expertise within HR, working seamlessly as an expert team along with specialists in Talent Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Engagement, Performance Management and Wellbeing. This team has a profound impact in enabling a high performing workforce which differentiates our firm, impacts client experience and is aligned to the strategic priorities for the Firm.  Access to our most senior stakeholders and sponsors is expected and the role holder will have every opportunity to be an active part of the wider agenda for talent development.

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

HYBRID WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.