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Summary

The Director of Training and Development will play a critical role in supporting and advancing the Food Co-op’s vision and mission. Responsible for the strategic planning, development, and implementation of all employee training programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance, aligning learning initiatives with business goals, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Like all our team members, this position provides excellent internal and external customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and manage training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of all employees.

• Identify training needs of employees and design programs to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Manage the budget for training and development programs, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary improvements to ensure their success.

• Assist the Leadership Team with developing a management training program.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and deliver training content that is relevant and up to date.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the training team and ensure that all training initiatives align with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Communicate with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure that training programs meet their needs and expectations.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in training and development to continuously improve the training programs.

• Maintain accurate training records for all employees and ensure compliance with training requirements.

• Ensure trainings are in compliance with current laws and regulations.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization, encouraging employees to take advantage of training opportunities to further their professional growth.

• Manage Paylocity’s learning management system (LMS) and other training technologies.

• Provide regular reporting and insights to the leadership team on training metrics.

• Create, implement, and manage a robust New Hire Orientation program.

• Oversee and facilitate various staff committees, such as Safety, WEE, EWG, Employee Affinity Groups, etc.

• Be the “Safety Officer,” managing safety trainings and working with the Safety Committee and HR on improving staff safety throughout the organization.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-5 years in Learning & Development or relevant field.

• Deep understanding of learning and development principles and practices.

• Familiar with the use of Paylocity’s learning management system, preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders.

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

• Technical proficiency with HRIS systems, preferably Paylocity, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

• Capability to operate general office equipment.

• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,683.00 - $117,796.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person