Learning and Development Manager - (Virtual US, however IL or WI based preferred)

Our Values:

Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Job summary:

The Manager of Learning & Development is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee development while ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals and values. The individual is responsible for the design, implementation, facilitation and administration of training and leadership development initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducts a needs analysis of the organization's learning needs by consulting organizational leaders and HR, analyzing data, and conducting research.

• Plans, designs, develops, leads, facilitates and administers current and new leadership development initiatives and to include webinars, roundtables, in-person learning, coaching, workshops, with end to end program planning, etc. as applicable.

• Evaluates existing learning and development initiatives to suggest improvements as organizational priorities evolve.

• Establishes clear expectations for learners in each L&D initiative, and fosters an environment conducive to learning and growth.

• Collaborates with subject-matter experts within the organization as well as vendors to develop L&D initiatives aligned to the organization's needs.

• Manages and revises enterprise-level colleague onboarding content and experience, as organizational changes dictate.

• Evaluates the impact and return on investment of L&D initiatives by tracking learning metrics, and uses data to make the case for additional investments.

• Manages assigned projects using effective project management techniques, including managing stakeholders, logistics, budget, and administration.

• Stays up to date on L&D best practices and methodologies to enhance and evolve the organization's learning solutions, and serves as a champion for a learning culture in the organization.

• Actively promotes the development of Alight's learning culture

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or another relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a learning & development or organizational development role.

• Experienced facilitator for in-person or virtual meetings, training, webinars for all levels of the organization with knowledge and application of adult learning theory.

• Experienced in innovative instructional design (PowerPoint or equivalent presentations, e-learning, workshop and webinar content, etc.)

• Experience with assessment and psychometric tools.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, learning content authoring tools like Articulate, Camtasia, and others as needed.

• Ability to proactively manage multiple projects/priorities with agility, based on established timelines with attention to quality and be flexible with ad hoc requests in a fast-paced environment

• Must possess the ability to effectively work in teams as well as independently

• Must be able to facilitate using MS Teams or equivalent, including but not limited to proficiency with participant engagement tools like breakout rooms, polling, whiteboards, ...)

• Solid innovative, solution-oriented thinking, creative problem solving, communication skills and demonstrated skills in project management

• Possess strong evaluation and consulting skills for learning program improvements

• Detail oriented with the capacity to think critically, focus on specific tasks with the understanding of how those tasks support larger objectives

• Excellent interpersonal, influence, facilitation and consulting skills. Ability to assess needs, influence, collaborate, deliver and partner at various levels in the organization.

• Effective report writing and record keeping abilities

• A clear passion for all things learning and development with a willingness to learn and adapt as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Adult Learning/Education certification.

• Master's in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or another relevant discipline.

• CPLP or CPTM

• Prior experience mentoring and coaching

• Psychometric tool(s) certification(s) such as DiSC

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."

Learn more at careers.alight.com.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Under Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR Part 471) federal contractors and subcontractors are required to inform employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act: https://bit.ly/DOLgov

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.