Manager HR Professional Development - 530524

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of HR Professional Development designs and oversees a professional development framework that supports learning and growth for the University workforce. Develops and implements a strategic plan for campus wide learning and development. Maintains a comprehensive training curriculum that meets the needs of a large workforce comprised of a wide variety of roles, including technical and soft-skill learning opportunities. Leads and oversees the adoption of new technologies related to effective content delivery, including oversight of the campus wide learning management system (LMS). Tracks, measures, and assesses the effectiveness of learning and development opportunities, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. Serves as key leader of a “center of excellence” within central human resources as part of the imbedded HR business partner model. Provides direct supervision of a team of professional development and support staff positions. Manages the learning and development budget, ensuring funds are used in an appropriate and effective manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of creating and facilitating training, instructional design, and/or LMS administration experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of creating and facilitating training, instructional design, and/or LMS administration experience.
• Ability to design and implement professional development programs and experiences that support employee growth and organizational capability.
• Ability to develop and coordinate programs that strengthen leadership effectiveness, supervisory skills, coaching, and employee development.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous learning through communication, engagement strategies, and development opportunities.
• Ability to facilitate workshops, development sessions, and learning events with confidence and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple learning initiatives, priorities, and timelines while ensuring successful execution.
• Ability to analyze participation, engagement, and effectiveness data to assess learning outcomes and drive improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical learning solutions.
• Ability to identify emerging learning needs and develop creative approaches to employee development.
• Ability to lead and manage a team, ensuring appropriate delegation of work and meeting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in organizational development, education, MBA, or an appropriate discipline.
• Ten (10) years of experience creating and facilitating training, instructional design, and/or LMS administration.
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning tools (Docebo, Cornerstone, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.).
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, etc.).
• Broad knowledge of training evaluation models (Kirkpatrick, etc.).
• Advanced data collection and analysis skills related to training outcomes.
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).
• Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees a professional development framework that supports learning and growth for the University workforce.
• Develops and implements a strategic plan for campus wide learning and development.
• Maintains a comprehensive training curriculum that meets the needs of a large workforce comprised of a wide variety of roles, including technical and soft-skill learning opportunities.
• Leads and oversees the adoption of new technologies related to effective content delivery, including oversight of the campus wide learning management system (LMS).
• Tracks, measures, and assesses the effectiveness of learning and development opportunities, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
• Serves as key leader of a “center of excellence” within central human resources as part of the imbedded HR business partner model.
• Provides direct supervision of a team of professional development and support staff positions.
• Manages the learning and development budget, ensuring funds are used in an appropriate and effective manner.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager