Learning & Development & Performance Management Manager
Department : Human Resources
Reports To : HR Manager
Location : anywhere in PH
Work Arrangement : Remote with occasional onsite meetings
Employment Type : Full-time
Role Type : Managerial with cross-functional influence
Role Purpose
Own the company’s learning ecosystem and onboarding journey end-to-end while embedding AI-enabled tools to drive scale, consistency, and measurable impact. Partner with managers to design role-appropriate KPIs, upskill them to manage team performance effectively, and ensure a healthy cadence of coaching, reviews, and calibration.
Key Result Areas (KRAs), Duties & Responsibilities :
L&D Strategy, Systems & Compliance :
- Build and maintain the L&D roadmap aligned to business strategy and capability gaps (technical, leadership, compliance).
- Administer the LMS / LXP (user management, pathways, campaigns, reporting) and integrate with HRIS / SSO.
- Curate and / or design digital courses, microlearning, and learning paths; ensure accessibility and localization where needed.
- Track completion, impact, and compliance (e.g., safety, work rules, privacy) with audit-ready records and dashboards.
- Govern content standards, version control, and vendor relationships; manage L&D budget.
Onboarding & Enablement (AI-Augmented) :
Own the new-hire onboarding blueprint from pre-boarding to 90 / 120-day ramp, including role-specific learning plans.Embed AI tools (chat-based onboarding assistants, automated checklists, smart knowledge bases) to streamline scheduling, task tracking, FAQs, and just-in-time learning.Coordinate cross-functional sessions (HR, IT, Safety, Legal, Operations, Marketing, etc.) and ensure timely access / asset provisioning.Implement feedback loops (NPS / CSAT, time-to-productivity) and iterate fast to remove friction.Performance Management, KPIs & Cadence :
Co-create KPI frameworks with managers (OKRs / KRAs, leading / lagging indicators, role scorecards); ensure clarity of targets and definitions.Train managers on goal-setting, coaching, 1 : 1s, feedback, PIPs, calibration, and bias-aware assessments.Standardize performance cycles (mid-year, annual), talent reviews, and pay-for-performance linkages in partnership with HR / Finance.Build lightweight dashboards (HRIS / BI) for KPI visibility, progress reviews, and early-warning signals (attendance, quality, output, sales, CSAT).Ensure documentation quality and legal / policy compliance for performance actions.Capability Building & Leadership Development :
Run manager essentials programs (coaching, feedback, delegation, change, conflict) and role-based academies (e.g., sales, operations, marketing).Use AI for research, insight generation, content drafting, and assessment item creation; pilot adaptive learning and spaced repetition.Establish communities of practice and internal facilitator networks; measure knowledge transfer on-the-job (application, error reduction, performance lift).Ad hoc / Continuous Improvement :
Drive experiments that automate, analyze, and optimize L&D and performance workflows; document SOPs and playbooks.Success Metrics (KPIs for This Role) :
Onboarding : Time-to-productivity (TTP) reduction; New-hire 30 / 60 / 90-day milestone attainment; Onboarding NPS / CSAT.L&D Utilization & Impact : Course / pathway completion %, monthly active learners, post-learning assessment lift, Level-3 application rates, compliance completion on time.Performance Cadence : % roles with defined KPIs / scorecards; on-time completion of check-ins / reviews; quality of goals (SMART / OKR audit).Manager Capability : Manager enablement scores, coaching frequency, and reduction in unmanaged performance cases.Efficiency & AI Adoption : Hours saved via automation, cost per learner, content production lead time, self-service query deflection rate.Must-Have :
Minimum of 5 years in L&D, Talent Development, or Performance Management; 3+ years owning an LMS / LXP and performance cycles.Demonstrated experience building KPI frameworks / scorecards and coaching managers to use them.Strong instructional design for digital learning (ADDIE / Backward Design, microlearning, assessment design).Comfortable with AI tools (chat assistants, content generation, workflow automations) and data dashboards (HRIS / BI).Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, and project leadership across functions.Nice-to-Have :
Experience in multi-site or multi-country environments; exposure to manufacturing and / or commercial teams.Certifications : CPTD / ATD, Kirkpatrick, OKR Coach, Prosci / Change, or equivalent.Working knowledge of HR compliance (e.g., safety, work rules, privacy) relevant to your jurisdictions.Technical & Tool Stack :
Platforms : LMS / LXP (e.g., Docebo, Cornerstone, 360Learning), HRIS (e.g., PeopleForce / Workday / BambooHR), content authoring (Articulate / Rise / Captivate), survey tools, and BI (Power BI / Tableau / Data Studio).AI & Automation : Chat-based onboarding assistants, gen-AI content drafting, automated reminders, workflow tools (Zapier / Make / Power Automate), knowledge bases (Confluence / Notion).Collaboration : Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace, project boards (Asana / Jira / Trello).Behavioral Competencies :
Strategic & Systems Thinking.Data-Driven Decision Making.Coaching & Facilitation.Change Leadership.Stakeholder Influence without Authority.Continuous Improvement.Communication Clarity (speaking, writing, visual).Bias-aware & compliant performance practices.Key Working Relationships :
Internal : HR / People Operations, Hiring Managers, Function Heads, IT, Compliance / Legal, Finance / Rewards.External : Content vendors, LMS providers, training partners, consultants.Governance & Compliance :
Maintain audit-ready L&D and performance records; ensure policy alignment, accessibility standards, and data privacy / security practices.Publish and maintain SOPs for onboarding, learning design, manager cadence, and performance cycles.