Poonam Yadav

About Poonam Yadav

With 15+ years in Learning & Development, I’m passionate about unlocking potential—both for individuals and organizations. My global journey has seen me thrive as a People Manager, Coach, Psychometrician, Instructional Designer, and NLP Practitioner, fueling my belief that learning is a catalyst for transformation. Currently, I lead L&D at Albea Group, driving leadership development, learning needs analysis, LMS administration, and organizational growth across global sites. I love crafting engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and deliver real results. Innovation is my driving force. One career highlight was spearheading an in-house recruitment tool, streamlining our hiring process and deepening my expertise in talent tech. My HR experience spans employee engagement, rewards and recognition, and gamified training—each designed to motivate, celebrate, and make learning fun. I thrive on building strong teams and designing activities that foster collaboration and trust. As a coach, I guide both experienced professionals and emerging talent, helping them grow with confidence. Certified in ‘Talents’ by TLP Navigator and managing Decision Dynamics, I empower organizations to harness strengths and make smart hiring decisions. With a Master’s in Psychology and credentials in L&D, NLP, Six Sigma, HR, and Leadership, I blend scientific insight with human empathy in every initiative. My commitment to excellence has earned me awards like the Extra Miler, Entrepreneurial Value, and Engagers Award. What truly motivates me is creating a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and growth—where people feel inspired to challenge themselves and innovate. Whether it’s engaging employees, gamifying learning, building teams, or coaching future leaders, I approach every challenge with curiosity, creativity, and a genuine desire to make a lasting impact. I enjoy connecting with professionals who share my passion for learning and development. If you’re looking for someone who leads L&D with heart, vision, and a relentless drive for impact, let’s connect and explore how we can make a difference together!

Experience

1. Learning and Development Manager

   Albéa Group

   Mar 2018 — Present · IN

   Accountable to lead, direct and manage L&D and Talent Management end to end across Asia, Europe, and North America for Tubes Line of Business • Lead a team of 29 seasoned HR and LMS admin experts across locations to drive our priorities of Onboarding, functional development, employee, and leadership development• Lead and coordinate learning needs analysis at the corporate, regional, and local level. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop core leadership skills and capabilities, aligned with the needs of the business and reflective of Albea’s core values • Steer people\'s capability development through structured development plans• Lead and manage the administration and full potential of the LMS tool – ‘Cornerstone on Demand’ Leverage the LMS as a vehicle to provide targeted learning paths based on identified needs • Drive and manage the administration and full potential of the Recruitment tool – ‘Job Opportunities’ and Recruitment test – ‘Decision Dynamics’ and the LinkedIn Talent Solutions Platform for hiring • Drive and manage change management programs and other initiatives on recruitment, expert networks, Decision Dynamics, and Talents • Identify and coordinate with training vendors and institutes for eLearning content creation, external training programs within budget• Institute data driven approach to leadership programs, ensuring all programs embed equity and belonging in every way. Publish statistical data and other general MIS data to stakeholder’s leadership and management • Create and enforce the guidelines set forth for L&D content development, catalog management, knowledge management and training plan deployment• Facilitate L&D programs for managerial/leadership development, performance management, organizational development, psychometric testing• Regular travel to sites to connect and train stakeholders and LMS network • Facilitate and drive Organizational Development and employee engagement initiatives• Budget Management and ROI

Education

• MES college, Goa

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, PSYCHOLOGY

  2001 — 2004

• St.Xavier's College

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  2004 — 2006