Span

Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Span  •  Zagreb, HR (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Do you want to join a growing team of top professionals who invest time and effort into teaching, career growth, and cultivating employees into the next generation of IT experts? You've come to the right place.

Span is an international IT company with over 30 years of experience in developing and delivering advanced technology solutions. We're constantly improving, advancing, and adopting new trends, new skills, and new expertise, giving our employees virtually endless opportunities for professional development.

We’re looking for a Senior L&D Specialist who will play a key role in shaping and driving learning, talent, and leadership development initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for identifying development needs, designing impactful learning solutions, and building programs that strengthen individual, team, and organizational capabilities. By partnering closely with managers and business leaders, you will enable continuous learning, support talent growth, develop future leaders, and ensure employees have the skills and competencies needed to meet evolving business and technology demands.

What you’ll do:

  • Identify organizational, team, and individual development needs and independently design development initiatives aligned with business strategy
  • Own and continuously improve Span’s Learning & Development strategy and annual development roadmap
  • Design, implement, and manage talent development, retention, and talent recognition programs
  • Develop and deliver leadership development programs for managers, team leads, and future leaders
  • Design and implement external and internal learning initiatives, including Learning Hubs, academies, workshops, e-learning content, and training programs
  • Partner with People & Culture, Communications, IT, and business teams to develop and enhance digital learning tools and learning experiences
  • Support succession planning initiatives by identifying and developing high-potential talent
  • Manage and optimize budgets related to learning, development and external education
  • Research market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in L&D and talent development, especially within the IT industry
  • Continuously evaluate and improve development programs, learning methodologies, and employee development processes based on data and stakeholder feedback

What we expect:

  • Minimum 7 years of work experience in L&D roles or similar (preferably in fast-growing environment of the IT industry)
  • Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools
  • Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and modern learning methodologies
  • Creativity and flexibility in designing learning experiences, with the ability to move beyond traditional classroom approaches and leverage modern, engaging, and business-relevant learning method
  • Experience in working closely with managers and senior stakeholders on talent development initiatives
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure learning effectiveness and analyze development metrics
  • Strong sense of ownership with the ability to independently propose, lead, and implement learning and development initiatives aligned with business needs
  • Proficiency in working with MS Office package
  • Excellent communication, presentation and social skills
  • Active knowledge of English in speech and writing

Skill that will bring you extra points:

  • Relevant certifications in Learning & Development, Coaching, Talent Development, or HR
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled learning tools and modern digital learning practices
  • Experience working in an international and multicultural environment

What’s in it for you:

  • Subvention of Multisport card or PassSport- not only brain workout is important
  • Minimum of 25 vacation days + 2 additional days when you're not feeling well, no sick note required
  • Complete health checks – adjusted for men and women
  • Access to 5 psychological counselling sessions per year – to raise awerness of mental health hygiene
  • Lunch and transportation compensation
  • Benefits for children of employees

When you’re ready, click the Apply button below – even if you don’t check every single box. We are looking forward to meeting you! 😊

Span

About Span

Span is an international IT company with over 30 years of experience in developing and delivering advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Croatia, the company operates in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Since 2021, Span's shares have been listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange.

Span is recognized in the market as a multi-specialist with a business focus on three key strategic areas: cloud, cyber security, and artificial intelligence. It is a reliable, professional, and caring partner that builds long-term relationships with customers and collaborates with leading global and regional organizations, including Microsoft and Google. Span employs over 850 experts who design, implement, and maintain complex high-availability information systems aimed at increasing security, productivity, and competitiveness for customers.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Zagreb, HR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
span.eu
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