Senior Talent, Learning & Development Specialist

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Talent, Learning & Development Specialist to join our Regional Talent team in Wilton, North America. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing talent development programs that enhance the skills and capabilities of our employees. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent development programs that align with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training needs across the organization.
• Design and implement engaging and effective training programs, workshops, and seminars working with internal or external experts and content providers.
• Regularly market and communicate the North American training offering to employees and leaders to create excitement a pull towards the right content for the right audience, fostering a learning culture
• Support coaching and mentoring offerings to employees to further their professional growth and development.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in talent development and incorporate them into the company's programs.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure it is utilized effectively.
• Coordinate with external training providers and consultants as needed.
• Track and monitor the training budget, working with training coordinators and HR managers at LDC’s sites across the Region to ensure budget alignment.

Qualifications

Academics

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Certification in talent development or related areas (e.g., CPLP, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent development, learning, and development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering effective training programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other training management tools.
• Excellent MS Office skills and presentation generation
• Knowledge of content creation tools, graphic design tools a plus

Languages:

• English fluency essential

This role is hybrid and required to be in the office 4 days a week. *subject to change*

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us