Manager, Talent Development

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Manager, Talent and Organizational Development is responsible for applying a consulting approach in partnership with assigned Human Resource Business leaders supporting business units. The role is responsible for translating talent development tools, processes, and programs, into actionable and value-added results for the businesses it serves. This may include conducting a needs analysis and recommending solutions and interventions to Human Resources Business Partners as well as design, develop, implement, and evaluate talent development solutions to improve employee performance and organizational effectiveness. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision and Values.

Essential Functions

• Partners with and supports Human Resource Business Partners dedicated to business units, specifically Operations.

• Draws on Talent Development expertise to help improve employee performance and organizational effectiveness

• Assesses performance improvement opportunity, performs gap analysis, designs solution or solution requirements, develops all or some of the solution and its elements, implements the solution and evaluates the results

• Applies sound instructional design and adult learning principles to create a variety of interventions, including creation of storyboards, scripts, course content including simulations and blended solutions

• Implements a variety of talent development solutions including interactive online learning models, or instructor-led methods

• Analyzes learner characteristics in order to select learning modality and content that will maximize learner motivation and learning effectiveness

• Conducts a variety of talent development facilitation, including learning and development sessions, as well as other forms of meeting facilitation to achieve organizational outcomes

• Evaluate the effectiveness of talent development solutions and ensure tracking through the learning management system and compliance with AICC/SCORM standards as needed

• Utilizes robust functionality of the learning management system to attract and engage audiences

• Plan and manage learning projects using internal and/or vendor resources including accountability for budget, product and resources

• Establishes clear delineation between training and communication with stakeholders making appropriate recommendation on when to deploy either

• Maintains thorough understanding and utilization of the newest methods and techniques in talent development

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Able to consult and interact with a variety of stakeholders at various levels in the organization

• Applies instructional design expertise (including facilitated and blended)

• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects effectively

• Demonstrates in-person, virtual classroom and group facilitation skills

• 5 + years in learning and development or equivalent education

• Excellent visual design skills on programs such as PowerPoint, Word, etc.

• Models a serving mindset and attitude at all times

• Understands organizational dynamics and business strategy

• Employs creative, practical problem diagnosis and problem-solving skills

• Ability to effectively influence without authority with business partners

• Applies verbal and written communication skills effectively

• Recognizes opportunities and takes action without waiting for specific direction

• Demonstrates ability to utilize learning evaluation methods such as Kirkpatrick Model or others

• Maintains flexibility, able to change and implement new processes

• Displays strong team and leadership skills

• Applies attention to detail, maintaining high quality standards

• Maintains high personal standard of integrity

• Ability to travel up to 25% on average

• Experience working in an operations environment with front-line managers and individual contributors

• Exposure to lean operations, six-sigma or continuous improvement a plus

• Experience facilitating personality assessment such as DISC, or Myers-Briggs is a plus

• Experience or familiarity with servant leadership programs such as Franklin Covey or Blanchard is a plus

Requisition ID

2024-22845

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.