Director of Learning and Development
About The Position
Kimco Realty is the leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. We are a company committed to building the future through bold innovation. We believe transformation succeeds when grounded in strong core disciplines. That’s why we’re seeking a strategic leader to shape our employee development approach—someone who can inspire continuous learning, support business agility, and ensure our teams are equipped with the skills that matter most. Role Overview Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position. We are currently seeking a Director of Learning & Development with responsibility for designing and implementing a learning ecosystem that supports both innovation and operational excellence. This role will collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify capability needs, deliver impactful learning experiences, and foster a culture of growth and accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of increasing responsibility in enterprise learning and development, culminating in a leadership role.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and HRIS integration.
- Familiarity with digital learning technologies (e.g., Skillsoft, LinkedIn Learning, Cornerstone).
- Expertise in training and learning principles and program design.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align learning with strategic goals.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills.
- Passion for empowering others and fostering inclusive learning cultures.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Workday preferred.
- Professional certifications (CPLP, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, ATD credentials) preferred
- Experience in real estate or similar industries preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a learning strategy aligned with the company’s business priorities and transformation goals.
- Balance future-focused skill building (e.g. digital fluency, innovation) with reinforcement of core disciplines (e.g., compliance, project management, customer service).
- Create scalable learning pathways, leadership development programs, onboarding experiences, and upskilling initiatives.
- Integrate modern learning modalities—digital platforms, experiential learning, coaching, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
- Promote a growth mindset and embed learning into daily workflows.
- Support change initiatives by equipping employees with the tools and mindsets to adapt and thrive.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to align learning initiatives with workforce needs.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external providers to curate and deliver high-impact learning experiences.
- Align learning and development initiatives with performance management processes to drive measurable growth and accountability.
- Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure talent development strategies are informed by performance data and business outcomes.
- Use performance insights to identify skill gaps and inform learning priorities.
- Ensure learning programs contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, goal alignment, and high performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
