Learning And Development Partner - Hybrid Opportunity

Learning and Development Partner - Hybrid Opportunity

Position Reports to: VP of Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY:

A Learning and Development Partner is responsible for collaborating with various teams within an organization to identify training needs, develop learning strategies, and implement programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of employees. They work closely with HR, department heads, and subject matter experts to create learning solutions that align with business goals and improve overall performance. Key responsibilities will include conducting needs assessments, designing curriculum, delivering training sessions, evaluating program effectiveness, and continuously improving learning initiatives based on feedback and results. Additionally, they may oversee the use of learning management systems (LMS) and other tools to administer and track training activities across the organization. A successful Learning and Development Partner combines strong interpersonal skills with a deep understanding of adult learning principles and organizational development to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities:

• This role will be instrumental in managing and implementing learning and development programs and supporting other key strategic learning and onboarding initiatives across the organization with a strong focus on content, operations, and program design

• Partner with stakeholders to formulate training outlines and determine instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, micro-learnings, just-in-time, or videos

• Develop new hire learning strategies and curriculum in alignment with organization priorities

• Leverage facilitation skills to lead high-impact, effective, and engaging learning experiences for colleagues

• Event coordination and support including organization, registration, logistics, and communications

• Assist in creating, organizing and conducting live/virtual training sessions as needed, particularly those focused on engagement, performance, wellbeing, leadership/manager training, onboarding, and succession

• Assess training needs and effectiveness through surveys, interviews and focus groups

• Partner with other members of the HR team to create and enhance programs

• Track and report on key metrics to measure effectiveness and impact of learning programs

• Assist with LMS administration duties including data entry, reporting, and handling technical issues

• Researching and staying current with emerging trends and technologies in the learning and development field

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field preferred

• 3-5+ years of related work experience in a learning & development role (e.g. L&D specialist, training specialist, LMS administrator, applying adult learning principles with a focus on professional development, career development, leadership development, coaching, and/or performance management)

• Cornerstone On-Demand experience preferred

• Passionate about employee engagement and culture

• Strong facilitation skills and can easily engage an audience

• Exceptional project management skills, possessing both operational rigor and orientation to detail

• Comfortable with learning technology and on-demand learning to enhance, support and track the onboarding experience

• Ability to compile, analyze and articulate data effectively

• Experience collaborating across the organization and influence partners to achieve results

• Ability to prioritize workload and effectively balance competing priorities in order to meet ambitious deadlines

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration

• Strong background in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Ability to work independently and with minimal training/oversight

• Must have strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities

• A professional certification, such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), is an added advantage.\

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional overtime, evening and/or weekend work. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

• Life Insurance

• PTO

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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