Director of Training and Development - Schwarzkopf

Henkel group • Culver City, CA

3d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• High school graduate; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current cosmetology license
• 7–10 years of education and/or professional beauty industry experience
• Experience developing and executing strategic objectives aligned with broader corporate priorities
• Experience in curriculum development, agenda creation, and training execution
• Strong people management and team-building skills; proven ability to lead high-performing teams
• Superior oral and written communication skills; executive presence
• Ability to manage a high volume of activity with adaptability to changing demands
• Knowledge of the business and educational aspects of the professional beauty industry
• Ability to develop future-ready educational models
• Proven ability to plan, develop, and adhere to budgets for all field training activity and T&E
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated flexibility, proactivity, and ability to drive change
• Ability to stand for long durations, sit for long durations, and lift up to 40lbs
• Digital fluency allowing for blended learning development, in collaboration with Digital Marketing
• Ability to travel (minimum ~50%)

Responsibilities

• The Director of Training & Development is responsible for the strategy, planning, and implementation of Schwarzkopf Professional US training and education programs—including global localization, local curriculum creation.
• Lead and implement training (formats include Artist inductions and trainings, key brand programs, and specialty events)
• Ensure artists, full-time educators, and field sales & education teams deliver best-in-class service and support to salon customers
• Lead the coaching, training, and development of the brand’s Education Network
• Directly manage the US Training Team and collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Field Education, and Global Education teams to achieve the highest standards in line with Schwarzkopf Professional’s global strategy and Henkel Consumer Brands priorities

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED