Learning and Organizational Development Advisor

GEODIS • Brentwood, TN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Learning and Organizational Development Advisor assists in creating and administering learning and organizational development initiatives, including coaching, succession planning, training, retention activities, employee engagement surveys and solutions, and other leadership and culture improvements. The Advisor partners closely with operational leadership teams to ensure training and career development are consistent with company standards.

The position assesses learning and development needs, designs and delivers learning solutions, and uses metrics to track participation and compliance and measure effectiveness. It also supports leadership development, employee engagement, succession and talent planning, performance management, and annual goal setting. The Advisor consults with senior leaders to diagnose organizational opportunities and develops tailored learning and improvement solutions.

The role follows a hybrid work schedule, with four days per week in the office and the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.

Requirements

• Three years of progressive experience in organizational development or a related field.
• Familiarity with training methods including self-study, group instruction, lecture, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role-play, and computer-based learning.
• Outstanding consulting and facilitation skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and inspire trust and confidence with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to establish key relationships with organizational leaders.
• Strong presentation skills and comfort presenting to management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• PC literacy and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience as an internal consultant to director- and vice president-level business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assess training and development needs across business units.
• Create and administer processes and programs, independently or with a manager, that align with company culture and build team, leader, and organizational capacity to achieve objectives.
• Partner with the manager to design, develop, and implement learning solutions.
• Deliver training in classroom and virtual or online settings.
• Use metrics to track completion, ensure program compliance where required, and measure the effectiveness of training and development initiatives.
• Partner with internal HR teams to optimize new-hire orientation and onboarding.
• Research and source training materials and course content for web-based and instructor-led programs, and partner with outside organizations to create and administer programs.
• Lead consultative discussions with senior leadership to diagnose organizational opportunities and design and deliver custom learning solutions.
• Develop, implement, and administer the Leadership Development Program, including oversight of and adherence to established standards.
• Partner with the manager to administer employee engagement and satisfaction surveys, prepare results, and propose action plans for business leaders and employees.
• Develop and execute 360-degree leadership assessments and use results to develop and train on solutions.
• Support the succession and talent planning framework by preparing materials for talent review and calibration sessions and assisting with action plans to identify and prepare talent for critical talent gaps.
• Assist in managing the performance management program by developing and implementing tools, systems, and communications and providing system support.
• Enhance and manage the annual goal-setting process to ensure individual goals align with strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and peer mentor to the Training and Development Specialist.
• Support organizational needs through root-cause analysis, process improvement, learning and development, change management, and project-planning support.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Early access to wages through the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health, available from the first day of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app.
• Free financial wellness programs.
• Daycare discount program.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed