Sr. Learning & Organizational Development Manager

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Sr. Learning & Organizational Development (OD) Manager provides high level services and strategic direction in one or more of the following human resource functions: talent management organizational development and staff development and training. They report to the Deputy Director of Learning and Organizational Development and manage a team of HR professionals located in multiple locations.

The Sr. Learning & OD Manager provides high level services and strategic direction in staff development learning and training and a supportive role in organizational development. The Sr. Learning & OD Manager is responsible for collaborating with TNCs People Team and other leaders to develop and lead talent development and organizational development strategies. The position is responsible for leading significant portions of the teams strategic plan and developing an annual work plan to meet the needs of nearly 6000 internal clients. The Sr. Learning & OD Manager must collaborate with others to pilot new programs and ensure existing opportunities reach the designated internal clients.Ability to travel up to 40% both within the United States and internationally.

Were Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. Were looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing organizing and directing complex projects while coaching and mentoring direct reports. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

The Sr. Learning & OD Manager develops strategic business partnerships with senior leaders and liaisons at the business unit level to establish and implement strategic HR direction to meet TNCs organizational goals and mission. They engage in regular client consultations to identify learning needs and solutions schedule learning opportunities and communicate effectively with clients in coordination with other support data collection analyze data and make decisions using data support the identification of appropriate L&OD metrics and ensure that these are integrated into the teams practices.

The position is responsible for overseeing a team of Regional Learning Managers who deliver learning and organizational development interventions. The Sr. Manager is responsible for developing the capacity of the Regional Learning Managers and builds the Learning & Organizational Development teams capacity to deliver high quality organizational development interventions.The Sr. Manager coaches team members in the following areas: training adult learning experiential learning transformational learning organizational performance organizational design change management strategy design and implementation employee engagement and talent management.The Sr. Manager also serves as the point of contact for a group of internal clients facilitating learning for this client group.

The role supports instructional design and is a champion of internal communications to advance the teams objectives. The Sr. Manager stays up to date on industry trends and identifies opportunities to integrate trends and new tools and knowledge into the teams work.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree and 6 years HR related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience managing the administration progress and maintenance of human resource functions for one or more of the following: employee relations compensation and performance management benefits payroll staff development/training organizational development and recruiting.

• Experience working with senior managers to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives.

• Experience using MS Office software with experience in constructing and producing reports data manipulation and analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• Advanced understanding of fundamental HR concepts processes and services.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong client service orientation.

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal with all levels of individuals.

• Negotiation skills and experience overseeing contracts.

• Ability to develop a working knowledge of relevant conservation issues.

• Excellent presentation skills and training experience in in-person and virtual environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail including experience with Asana or similar project management platform.

• Experience managing others across multiple time zones and cultures.

• Experienced team builder include designing and delivering interventions for trust building improved communications leadership and management excellence and new hire orientations and onboarding including senior leaders.

• Advanced experience and understanding of adult learning approaches especially experiential learning and experienced instructional designer with a preference for candidates with experience using Articulate 360 or similar.

• Experience working in organizational development including experience with organizational design organizational performance change management organization psychology strategy planning and execution and application of organization key results or balanced score cards.

• Consultative including with direct reports peers and leaders to achieve desired outcomes and applies mentoring and coaching to build confidence and knowledge.

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced stressful and highly visible environment.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $93000 $144000 USD. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates location qualifications specific skills and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.

What We Bring:

Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match parental leave accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance program other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability status sexual orientation gender identity military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancys background screening process.

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