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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Director of Learning and Development
Description
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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Learning and Development to lead our organization's efforts in employee training, professional development, and continuous learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, adult learning theories, and leadership development. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align learning initiatives with business goals, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive performance through innovative learning solutions. The Director of Learning and Development will work closely with senior leadership, HR, and department heads to identify training needs, develop comprehensive learning programs, and measure the effectiveness of these initiatives. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for developing others, and a proven track record of implementing successful learning and development strategies in a corporate environment. This is a critical role that will help shape the future of our workforce and ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy.
- Align learning initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
- Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training needs.
- Design and deliver engaging and effective training programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements.
- Manage the learning and development budget.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and HR to support talent management initiatives.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Oversee the development of e-learning and digital training resources.
- Lead a team of learning and development professionals.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in learning and development.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of learning initiatives.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to employees and managers.
- Support change management initiatives through targeted training programs.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in learning and development.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful training programs.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and HR.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools.
- Ability to analyze data and measure the effectiveness of training programs.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements related to training.
- Passion for developing others and fostering a learning culture.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a successful learning and development program you have implemented?
- How do you align learning initiatives with business goals?
- What methods do you use to assess training needs within an organization?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of training programs?
- Can you provide an example of how you have used data to improve a training program?
- How do you stay current with trends and best practices in learning and development?
- Describe a time when you had to manage a challenging stakeholder in a training project.
- How do you ensure that training programs are engaging and effective?
- What is your experience with e-learning and digital training tools?
- How do you foster a culture of continuous learning within an organization?
