What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning and Development,Training position at Halifax?
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- Assess needs and work with key stakeholders globally to define needs and develop leadership and professional development curriculum.
- Lead company-wide Learning and Development initiatives in area of responsibility. Design and/or tailor courses and programs to meet the development needs. Manage project plans, vendor management, resources and budget allocation.
- Partner with D&I and other internal and external experts to incorporate D&I, values, strategy, and competencies into new and existing programs.
- Develop an assessment strategy for major program investments to determine impact and effectiveness and be able to diagnose course correction as necessary.
- Manage treasury of leadership competencies and ensure leadership curriculum is clearly mapped to competencies.
- Establish and manage internal mentoring program for leaders.
- Design and manage Onboarding program for new and experienced hires.
- Develop RFPs and vendor selection processes to select. Manage vendor agreements, manage projects, and monitor the quality of programs provided.
- Facilitate workshops in coaching and development, change management, employee development, and serve as master trainer for the organization.
- Partner with HR Managers, HRBPs and other centers of excellence to successfully implement leadership and employee development initiatives, using change management and communication approaches to gain organizational buy-in and support.
- Source external programs as needed based on specific development plans of Sr.Leaders.
- Manage implementation plans for new programs and schedule for existing programs,ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Qualifications:
- Advanced facilitation skills and platform training skills
- Demonstrated change leadership and influence skills to accelerate organizational change initiatives.
- Strong feedback and coaching skills.
- BA or BS in Education, Instructional Design, Organization Development, Business, Communications, HR, or other relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 10 years’ experience in some combination of Leadership Development, Performance Consulting, Learning and Development, OD, and Coaching is required.
- Experience as a training & OD professional within a complex organization is required; international experience is a plus.
- Must be willing and able to work and travel as needed, up to 25% travel required.
- Certifications in Blanchard, DDI, PDI, Achieve Global, or related Leadership Programs and assessments highly desired.
- Experience using a Learning Management System and other learning technologies for training administration, reporting, and blended learning delivery.
- Experience with Diversity and Inclusion and/or cross-cultural programs a plus.
- Experience designing learning and development curriculum using multiple delivery methods and distance learning options.
- Experience as a leader with oversight of direct reports or contractors preferred.
- Effective communicator (verbally, written, formal/informal) with leaders at all levels.
- Demonstrated project management skills required.
- Ability to identify and work through problems and conflicting issues in a clear and diplomatic manner.
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