Manager of Organization Development & Learning

Position Summary:The OD and Learning Manager reports to the Director of Organizational Development and Learning and is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering various types of training programs to employees throughout the organization, while upholding Dead River Company Core Values and Co-Worker Guarantees and Pledges.

Essential Functions:

- Supervises a team of Business Training Specialists.

- Designs and delivers a wide variety of trainings to include leadership skills, technology, business operations and all other trainings supporting corporate goals.

- Creates continuing education materials in follow-up to delivered trainings.

- Partners with Safety Team, Internal Communications Manager and Director of HR to review and, as needed, update and present applicable training materials.

- Spends time in the field with front-line staff and leadership to gain knowledge of work processes and challenges/opportunities faced by employees.

- Supports organizational change initiatives by partnering with leadership on organizational change plans and coaching managers on leading change best practices.

- Participates in planning and execution of change management activities.

- Conducts skills assessments based on organizational core competencies and partners with Director of Organizational Development to design a dual learning and development approach to close organizational gaps.

- Oversees Dead River Institute (DRI) locations and instructors, serves as liaison with operations and maintains relationships with the Maine Community College System and other partners.

- Provides consultation to managers on building leadership development plans.

- Determines appropriate delivery method (workshop, instructor-led, web-based, etc.) for learning needs.

- Coordinates scheduling, invitations, attendee registration, room set-up and technology for learning programs.

- Evaluates effectiveness of learning programs.

- Responsible for creating, implementing, and continuously improving employee onboarding program.

- Acts as a backup to the Director of Organizational Development.

Experience:

- Minimum 5 years of training experience

- Leadership experience in a corporate or business environment

- Experience utilizing web-based computer technology to enhance employee learning preferred

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Other Attributes Desired:

- Understanding of core leadership competencies

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills

- Knowledge of adult learning styles

- Desire to exemplify cultural philosophies and core values

- Ability to foster collaborative, effective relationships with all functional areas

- Ability to create momentum for organizational change

- Solid planning and scheduling skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

- Minimum intermediate-level experience with Office 360

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Certification or Licensing:

SHRM-CP, SHRM SCP, PHR or SPHR is preferred.

Contacts:

There is frequent interaction with managers and employees at various levels throughout the company and occasional interaction with vendors.

Decisions Made:

This position makes decisions regarding learning program design and delivery. This position provides input on learning needs and priorities.

Work Environment:

Most work is performed in an office setting with controlled temperature and lighting. This position requires travel to all Dead River Company locations throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York.

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