Director of Learning and Development

We have partnered with a water treatment company in the Selinsgrove, PA area to provide with a Director of Learning & Development.

Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Responsibilities of the Director of Learning & Development:

• Designs, implements, and directs an employee development program and training curriculum to achieve strategic business goals and results.
• Conducts or manages needs assessments and analyzes results to use when designing development initiatives for all team members.
• Creates the overall blueprint/structure for growth and development of the personnel with proactive involvement in the succession planning process and management of the Gap 40 Program.
• Designs, writes, and/or selects appropriate training materials then evaluates effectiveness based on determined criteria.
• Trains and/or prepares others to train in areas such as management, leadership, professional development topics, and subject-matter expert facilitation skills; trains all supervisory levels how to effectively coach their employees.
• Oversees and helps to coordinate culture related initiatives in partnership with executive and senior management to support a working environment consistent with the employee ownership responsibilities, culture and values.
• Works with various levels of management to help train and build effective teamwork and collaboration skills
• Partners with HR management to coordinate support of the team members who are seeking career opportunities within the company and those who are not meeting performance expectations.
• Assesses, monitors, and communicates results of training effectiveness to appropriate levels of leadership.
• Partners with leadership to develop initiatives to improve productivity.
• Handles the administrative and operational aspects of the training and development plans such as building training calendars, tracking internal and external trainings/education, generating reports, and managing maintenance of in-house training tools and equipment.
• Partners with HR and the committees to contribute to and manage selected aspects of the company's online resource tools.
• Stays updated on trends and tools in employee training and development, participates in professional industry associations, and actively works on own continuous learning plan.
• Collaborates with executive management on budget preparation and implementation.

Supervisory Responsibilities of the Director of Learning & Development:

• Coach and provide feedback to subject-matter-experts within the company and others who assist in the training and development activities.

Requirements of the Director of Learning & Development:

• Bachelor's degree in Training and Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources or other related field required
• Master's degree in appropriate related field of study preferred
• Significant work experience as a training manager and/or director including needs assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation of learning and training programs
• 8+ years of management, coaching and mentoring experience with demonstrated leadership skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Outstanding interpersonal and information gathering skills to relate effectively with all levels throughout the organization
• Ability to apply a structured approach and methodology to learning and training programs
• Extensive experience in writing effective training programs and developing materials with specific goals and critical success factors
• Superior group facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience in conflict management and collaboration
• Excellent organization, project, and time management skills; can prioritize multiple tasks and complete on or before deadlines
• Able to work proactively and independently with minimal or no supervision exhibiting strong work ethic
• Practiced thought leader in learning and training on how to add value toward the continuous improvement of the company.
• Strong problem solver with a strategic and creative mindset
• Outstanding leader and team player who can build positive working relationships, be flexible and open-minded, help lead collaborative discussions, and contribute to team projects
• General knowledge of culture related topics and involvement in culture related initiatives
• Experience with learning management systems required
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency and familiarity with online tools; able to produce visually and verbally engaging training materials
• Travel Required: Estimate 25% - some travel will be overnight

Benefits of the Director of Learning & Development:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Profit Sharing Plan

About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an accounting & technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm. We help our Clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast growth companies in the region. Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast growth company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please join one of our groups on