Director of Human Resources - Learning & Development
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Job Location:
Downers Grove, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120000 - 160000
Posted on:
14-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Description
Duravantis a global engineered equipment company with an over 100-year operating history. Through our portfolio of operating companies we deliver trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks we provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets we serve in the food processing packaging and material handling sectors. Duravants market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation durability and reliability.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Learning & Development (L&D) to lead the design and execution of talent development initiatives across Duravant and its family of operating companies. This learning leader is responsible for driving leadership development compliance training upskilling and cultural transformation efforts. The Director of Learning & Development will partner with senior leaders to build a learning culture that supports employee growth engagement and long-term business success while also rolling up their sleeves and taking a hands on approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design implement and evaluate leadership development upskilling and continuous learning programs across all levels.
- Conduct training needs assessments and develop targeted curricula to address skill gaps.
- Oversee learning platforms (e.g. LMS) and manage relationships with training vendors and external partners.
- Lead succession planning and development strategies for high-potential employees.
- Track and analyze learning impact using metrics feedback and performance outcomes.
- Partner with department heads to align learning strategies with organizational priorities and workforce capabilities.
- Drive cultural initiatives and support efforts that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Facilitate training sessions and development initiatives across operating companies ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide learning objectives and local business needs.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Organizational Development (OD) Human Resource Development (HRD) or related field preferred
- 10 years of progressive experience in learning and development with leadership responsibility.
- Deep knowledge of adult learning principles instructional design and talent development best practices.
- Ability to travel 25-40% both domestically and internationally across the Duravant family of operating companies
- Strong facilitation communication and project management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
Duravantis committed to a culture that promotes long-term career satisfaction and provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth. We succeed by operating within our core values of Integrity Teamwork Respect Sense of Urgency and Winning Spirit.
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees health well-being and financial security
- Work/life programs designed to provide a safe secure and balanced environment
- Education and training programs to develop and grow a high-performance workforce
- Performance-based rewards
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
Marlen enables customer success through trusted and robust food processing solutions, application know-how, process expertise and engineering customization.
