Specialist - Learning

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Specialist - Learning to join our Manufacturing Centre in Gomia, Jharkhand.

This is a highly visible role responsible for driving workforce capability, learning effectiveness and competency development across one of Oricas key manufacturing operations. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Technical, SHES and functional leaders, you will design, coordinate and deliver learning initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, support operational excellence and maintain compliance with statutory and safety requirements.

At Orica, youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing the capabilities of a skilled manufacturing workforce at one of our most important production sites. This role offers the chance to work closely with operational and functional leaders, driving learning initiatives that directly influence safety, workforce performance and operational excellence. As a global organisation with a strong commitment to people development, innovation and continuous improvement, Orica provides ongoing career growth opportunities, access to world-class learning practices and the ability to contribute to building a safe, capable and future-ready workforce

If you are passionate about workforce capability, learning excellence and helping people reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply and become part of Oricas journey to shape the future of manufacturing and mining solutions.

What you will be doing

• Lead site-wide learning, training and workforce capability initiatives.
• Conduct learning needs analyses and partner with leaders to identify capability gaps.
• Develop and implement annual training plans aligned with operational and business priorities.
• Coordinate mandatory compliance, statutory, safety and technical training programs.
• Facilitate engaging learning workshops, capability-building sessions and development programs.
• Maintain competency matrices, training records and workforce capability frameworks.
• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, feedback and performance metrics.
• Support employee, contractor and new starter onboarding programs.
• Partner with business leaders to develop technical, operational and leadership development pathways.
• Drive continuous improvement across learning systems, processes and delivery methods.
• Support succession planning and long-term workforce capability development initiatives.

What you will bring

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Psychology, Education, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience in Learning & Development, Training Coordination, Workforce Capability or similar roles.
• Experience within manufacturing, mining, chemicals, industrial operations, heavy industry or comparable environments.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing training plans, competency frameworks and learning programs.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships across all levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills.
  
  

Highly regarded:

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
• Exposure to competency-based learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of statutory training requirements in industrial environments.
• Certification in Learning & Development, Training, Facilitation or Coaching.
• Experience supporting leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.