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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Training and Development Director to lead our organization's learning and development strategy. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that enhance employee skills, performance, productivity, and quality of work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, adult learning principles, and organizational development.
As the Training and Development Director, you will collaborate with department heads and senior leadership to assess training needs and align learning initiatives with business goals. You will oversee a team of training professionals and manage the development of both in-person and digital learning solutions. Your ability to analyze performance gaps and implement effective learning interventions will be critical to the success of this role.
You will also be responsible for measuring the effectiveness of training programs through metrics and feedback, ensuring continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of fostering a culture of continuous learning across the organization.
Key areas of focus include leadership development, onboarding, compliance training, technical skills enhancement, and career development planning. You will also manage the training budget, select and manage external training vendors, and ensure all programs comply with relevant regulations and standards.
This is a high-impact role that requires a proactive and innovative approach to learning and development. If you are passionate about helping people grow and thrive in their careers, and you have a proven track record of driving learning initiatives that support organizational success, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement comprehensive training strategies aligned with business goals
- Assess organizational training needs through surveys, interviews, and performance data
- Design and deliver effective learning programs using various instructional methods
- Lead and manage a team of training and development professionals
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as needed
- Manage training budgets and allocate resources efficiently
- Collaborate with department leaders to support team-specific training needs
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory training requirements
- Select and manage relationships with external training vendors
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or related field
- Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPTD) preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in training and development
- Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
- Ability to analyze data and measure training effectiveness
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Adaptability and creativity in developing learning solutions
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience in designing and implementing training programs?
- How do you assess the effectiveness of a training initiative?
- Can you describe a time you led a successful learning project?
- What instructional design models are you most familiar with?
- How do you stay current with trends in learning and development?
- What is your experience with learning management systems?
- How do you align training programs with business objectives?
- Describe your leadership style when managing a training team.
- What challenges have you faced in training and how did you overcome them?
- How do you handle training for remote or hybrid teams?
