Learning and Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive research to identify and vet vendors to find the most suitable Learning Management System based on organizational needs, user experience, scalability, and cost.
• Develop a detailed project implementation plan, working with IT and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with BambooHR.
• Implement the new Learning Management System, overseeing content creation, course management, reporting, and user training.
• Design and implement structured career paths that align with organizational goals, providing clear career advancement and professional development opportunities for employees.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify talent gaps by tailoring development programs to foster professional growth, ensuring alignment with individual and organizational needs.
• Lead the creation of training materials and delivery of content for corporate standard operating procedures.
• Identify and assess future and current training needs across the organization through job analysis, career paths, annual performance appraisals and consultation with managers.
• Evaluate modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness and training costs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to L&D Specialist, helping to enhance design, facilitation, and program management skills.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of L&D Specialist, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for skill development.
• Lead L&D with a focus on results and impact, ensuring the program delivers measurable outcomes that improve employee performance and employee satisfaction leading to organizational success.
• Lead the creation of training manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
• Provide quarterly reports on training program success, analyzing effectiveness, ROI, and areas for continuous improvement.
• Deploy and deliver training using a variety of training methods, i.e., role playing, simulations, team exercise, etc.
• Work with HR team to optimize onboarding program, aligning training objectives to ensure a smooth, effective introduction for new hires.
• Promote a culture of learning and growth, encouraging employees to take ownership of their career development by seeking out learning opportunities.
• Develop and manage annual budget. Analyze and report status of budget on a quarterly basis.
• Attend industry functions to evaluate programs against our peer groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must exemplify GRiT values of Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, or related field.
• Experience working with an LMS.
• Experience implementing an LMS preferred, but not required.
• Proven work experience as a Training Manager in a corporate setting.
• Experience delivering training with strong presentation skills.
• Track record in designing and executing successful training programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who achieves success through others.
• Self-starter and takes initiative.
• Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
• Highly organized, efficient and detail oriented.
• Effective interpersonal and emotional intelligence.