Job Title: Training & Development Manager

Reports to: Director of HR, NY & Shared Services

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Key Internal Partners: HR in NYC, Chicago and France, Finance team, Codir members and middle managers

Key External Partners: Training suppliers

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Project Management: yes

Location: New York

Job Summary:

The Training & Development Manager is responsible for improving the productivity of the organization's employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance, in coordination with the HR Admin & Communication Specialist.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Manage training plans for the New York office workforce

• Conducts annual training and development needs assessment
• Develops training and development programs and objectives
• Obtains and /or develops effective training materials utilizing a variety of media
• Designs and delivers e-learning courses, workshops and other classroom trainings
• Trains and coaches managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Modifies programs as needed

• Manage the Training function

• Plans, organizes, facilitates and orders supplies for employee development and training events in coordination with the office team
• Creates brochures and training materials.
• Administers spending against the departmental budget

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Number of developed and administered trainings
• Number of employees trained/year
• Annual spend in trainings
• Time to proficiency
• Internal Customer Satisfaction

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or relevant field

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of Learning & Development experience
• Experience in CPG, Food/Beverage Manufacturing, or Retail preferred

SKILLS

• Ability to work autonomously and executive sound judgement in making decisions
• Strong focus and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships
• Ability to consciously pursue cost-containment efforts
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong consulting skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Project management
• Time management
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be resourceful and identify creative solutions to complex challenges
• Leader and strategic thinker

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in normal office conditions
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be able to travel via airplane within the U.S and internationally (10%)

COMP: $115,000-$135,000