This role is an office hybrid position and based in Louisville, Kentucky.

What the Role Is

The Learning and Development Manager will assess development needs, create and implement learning strategies, design, and deliver training programs, and track learning effectiveness to attract, retain, and engage top talent for the organization. This position will execute upon current and future identified training and development needs by understanding our business strategy and ensuring training and learning initiatives are aligned to key business priorities and objectives.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

Support design and execution of the strategy to establish awareness and build commitment to learning and development, ensuring employee engagement across the organization
Develop and/or propose curriculum and content for various development programs throughout the organization utilizing a wide variety of methods
Lead the design and implementation of training programs that address organizational needs
Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to identify and assess current and future development needs
Serve as a facilitator for on-boarding, developmental and professional development content
Design and execute leadership development initiatives to cultivate an internal pipeline of leaders
Manage content and curriculum development for multiple media formats such as video, surveys, assessments, and training manuals/guides
Partner with the Talent Development Director to ensure alignment with department strategy, providing guidance, strategies, and solutions aligned to the organization’s strategy
Conduct external research and benchmarking to ensure strategy, content and delivery model are positioned to deliver best-in-class results
Develop measures, benchmarks, and/or scorecards to consistently assess and measure the effectiveness of training and leadership development programs to ensure they are relevant to the needs of the customer and the ever-changing business environment
Manage, monitor and ensure performance to budget
Counsel and coach the development of learning or personal career development plans that enhance skills, performance, productivity and quality of work for employees
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and an on-going understanding of learning and development trends and best practices
Identify and manage vendors as needed

Who You Are…

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Development, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of learning and development experience, specifically in designing, executing and facilitating successful corporate development programs
DiSC certification preferred
Expertise in adult learning competencies to include needs assessment, instructional design, presentation and group facilitation
Strong project management skills, including a proven track record of leading large, complex projects using standard project management practices and tools
Expert knowledge and experience with all types of traditional and modern training methods (in-person, virtual, simulation, webinars, e-learning, coaching, on-the-job, etc.).
Understanding of business-aligned and outcome-driven learning design processes and approaches
Strong communication skills including presentation, verbal and written with the ability to influence and inspire
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Experience in program/process design and execution
Familiar with and experienced in the use of technology systems for development, such as Articulate, Canva, or similar programs
Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
Experience in leveraging data/metrics to identify trends and action needed
Ability to manage multiple and competing projects to assist in improving the organization’s capability

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Instructional Design or related field
Experience in process improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma techniques
Additional language capabilities preferred, specifically Spanish

Physical Requirements

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds to move podiums, AV equipment, tables and chairs for classes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use manual dexterity to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch to attach, detach or secure equipment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
FSA/HSA
401K match
EAP
Maternity/Paternity Leave

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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