Learning Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Learning Manager to join our dynamic team and transform the way our organization approaches learning. As a Learning Manager, you will have the opportunity to design and implement innovative learning programs that foster growth, inspire continuous improvement, and drive organizational success.

You will play a crucial role in partnering with the business to understand strategic objectives and align learning initiatives accordingly. As a collaborative Learning Manager, you will work closely with key stakeholders across departments to identify skill gaps, anticipate future learning needs, and develop comprehensive training solutions that directly support the organization's goals. By fostering strong partnerships and effectively communicating the value of learning and growth, you will drive a culture of continuous learning throughout the company, enhancing Associate performance and driving overall business success.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on the growth of our talented workforce and the success of our organization, we invite you to join us in this exciting journey of transformation.

How You'll Make an Impact

Inspire and Lead

• Lead and mentor a team of learning professionals, providing guidance and support to help them excel in their roles.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by promoting and encouraging Associate engagement in development opportunities
• Exemplifies Grow Every Day and philosophies of Dierbergs with self, team, and outcomes; continuously looks for ways to reinforce Grow Every Day in the culture and all work processes.

Build & Grow Partnerships

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, including department directors and executives, to ensure alignment of learning initiatives with organizational goals.
• Identify and partner with subject matter experts to create engaging and impactful training content, leveraging a variety of delivery methods and technologies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to identify skill gaps and anticipate future learning needs.

Executing to Drive Results

• In partnership with stakeholders, define business outcomes that support organizational goals.
• Design complete learning experiences as a process not an event and include what happens before and after the event in the design.
• Design and implement engaging learning experiences that captivate and motivate participants, utilizing a variety of instructional methods and technologies.
• Deliver learning that creates positive and impactful experiences that are easy to learn from and apply.
• Drive learning transfer by sustaining and reinforcing the learning after the event, through engaging leaders, and ensuring accountability of learners and leaders is in place.
• Assess and leverage tools to provide performance support for learners and leaders to ensure learning transfer is occurring.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning through connections with learners and leaders, assessments, surveys, and feedback mechanisms, and make necessary improvements and adjustments.
• Monitor and track learning metrics and KPIs to measure the impact and effectiveness of learning initiatives and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in learning and development, incorporating new approaches and technologies into training strategies.
• Manage and oversee learning platforms, systems, and records, ensuring seamless access to resources and a user-friendly experience for Associates.

About you

• 5 years' experience in Learning and Development or applicable experience in a related field outside of the education sector is required
• Minimum of 3 years previous management/leadership experience
• Experience in the grocery, retail, hospitality, or restaurant industry preferred
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, Business or closely related discipline required
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to motivate and inspire teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Takes a strategic business focus; understands business priorities, defines problems and desired outcomes, cuts through complexities, identifies root causes of problems, and makes sound recommendations by involving the appropriate people
• Skilled leader who is highly capable of influencing and facilitating change in a cross functional environment through insightful listening, effective communication, and collaboration
• Demonstrates strong collaboration and partnership; facilitates the discussion and resolution of different views, leverages areas of agreement to gain consensus; raises difficult issues to gain alignment or resolution
• Possesses a sense of urgency and solid decision-making skills; exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• High level of attention to detail; ability to ensure execution of projects meet and reflect desired outcomes
• Possesses a high level of integrity, enthusiasm, and positivity
• Must be committed to continuing self-improvement and education
• Possess strong technical skills including but not limited to proficiency in learning management systems (LMS), instructional design & multimedia tools, Microsoft suite
• Able and willing to travel to our various store and satellite locations
• Flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel (if needed)

What's in it for you?

• Health and retirement benefits including medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, FSA, and life insurance
• Hybrid work schedule and flexibility
• Weekly pay
• Paid time off provided, including PTO and sick days
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to assist in many of life's challenges, from short-term counseling, legal questions to financial guidance
• Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes and more - being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards
• Wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunities to keep you healthy, engaged and involved
• Rewards, recognition and appreciation programs and events to spotlight you AND your exceptional talents
• Opportunity to Grow Every Day by building knowledge, supporting growth and creating connections -Let's GROW!
• Career advancement and growth opportunities through GROWU, our Learning & Development program for current and future Leaders

This description is representative only and is not inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.