Sr. HR Manager - Learning & Development

Summary:
A key HR business partner working closely with BU Executive Teams and HR
Leadership Team to translate business strategy / plans into value-add Learning
and Development solutions. He/she is responsible for the design, development
and deployment of enterprise-wide Learning and Development strategies and
plans that visibly contribute to driving competitive advantage.

He/she will partner with HR Business Partners and organization leaders to make
a vital contribution to business and growth strategies through the definition,
alignment and deployment of Learning and Development initiatives, particularly
in the areas of management and leadership development and change management as
well as processes, standards and measurements; designs and develops
organization improvement-related services and programs for BU and/or
enterprise-wide implementation.

Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with selected business & HR stakeholders to determine
development needs and strategy that ensures employees have the competencies
and experiences necessary to achieve Company performance goals; ensures
alignment with other HR process, policy and business rule changes.
Builds strategy and drives development, deployment and measurement of an
aligned approach to management development and assessment for newly appointed,
mid and senior levels of management using all modes of delivery, including
technology, to balance the quality of development with the cost of delivery.
Introduces innovative and leading edge management and leadership development
programs designed to meet specific individual, business unit, and corporate
needs, consistent with the human resources planning and business strategy
efforts of AI.
Establishes metrics and criteria for delivering services, monitors performance
against these, and manages customer expectations regarding service delivery
capabilities and results.
Establishes and reinforces compliance with enterprise-wide processes,
standards and goals for needs assessment, design, delivery, deployment and
measurement of workforce development systems and solutions; ensures alignment
with internal audit, HR and other relevant governance/control criteria.
Work closely with the Data Analytics team to collect and aggregate data and
translate those data into insights through data analysis that drives
deliberate action plans at the appropriate levels.
Drives identification and development of relevant management systems,
processes and tools that enable managers to optimize individual and team
performance and engagement. Leverages intuitive technology solutions that
provide easy-to-use team performance and engagement tools.
Works with internal stakeholders to develop and execute vendor management
strategies and agreements for the provision of selected global services.
Considered expert in global best practice human resource development products,
vendors, services, etc.; attends conferences, seminars and key opinion leader
events to stay current.
Builds and maintains relationships/networks with global/regional business and
HR Leaders/Key Opinion Leaders, as well as external partners (e.g. business
consultants, business school faculty, etc.). Evangelizes and champions
individual, team and Company development initiatives.
Serves as coach, advisor and expert in developing team knowledge, practices
and benchmarking; keeps team abreast of new developments in field; considered
expert with latest research, best practices, methodologies and trends.
Manages L&D; budget to ensure fiscal responsibility; monitors financial
performance and recommends resources based on analysis of expected costs,
benefits and understanding of business goals; achieves planned objectives with
budgeted resources.

Position Qualifications:
The Sr. Manager, Learning and Development needs to have a successful track
record working as an HR Leader at the Executive level, possessing both
superior intellect and executive presence. The successful candidate will have
a strong background in the Learning and Development arena, with a demonstrated
track record of successfully translating business development requirements
into high-impact Learning and Development solutions.

He/she is an influential leader with the ability to present new strategies and
proposals in a compelling manner; an agile, strategic thinker who can strike
the right balance between strategy and tactical planning and with the ability
to execute flawlessly. This person will have extensive experience of working
within complex international, multi-cultural organizations and is a self-
initiating, independent thinker, who demonstrates a high degree of
adaptability, flexibility and global mindset.

Experience:
‎8-‎10 years’ experience in Learning & Development.

Multi-industry experience is desirable.
Well developed understanding of the business environment and associated
contemporary issues in Learning and Development.

Proven record of working as a cross-BU partner with line management in the
design and implementation of effective and efficient Learning & Development
solutions.

Experience transforming and driving change across a complex, dynamic, matrix
organization.

Education:
Position requires a Bachelors degree in HR Management, Psychology,
Organization Development, Business Administration or related field.
Advanced degree in HR Management, Psychology, Organization Development,
Business Administration or Business Administration (MBA) a plus.
Learning and Development/Leaders Assessment/Coaching-related certifications a
plus (e.g. MBTI, Firo B, Trainer Skills, etc).