North America Learning & Development Lead

Novelis • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions. The North America Learning & Development Lead is a crucial role within the Learning & Development Center of Expertise (COE), responsible for implementing the enterprise learning strategy in North America. This position collaborates with business leaders, HR, regional partners, and global COE teams to create, deliver, and enhance leadership, professional, and functional learning programs that align with business objectives. The role involves needs assessment, program design and implementation, vendor management, and impact measurement, ensuring solutions are scalable, globally consistent, and locally relevant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Education, HR, Business, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in learning, talent development, or organizational development, preferably within large, matrixed, or global organizations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering leadership and professional development programs.
• Strong customer management skills, with the ability to partner credibly with senior leaders.
• Experience using learning technologies (LMS/Cornerstone, digital content platforms) and using data to inform decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working within a Learning Center of Excellence (COE) or global HR model.
• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments.
• Experience partnering with external vendors and leading blended learning ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR, functional leaders, and regional partners to identify critical capability needs through learning needs assessments, interviews, and data analysis.
• Translate business strategy and workforce priorities into actionable learning plans for North America, aligned with global COE standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on learning approaches to address capability gaps.
• Design, curate, and deploy blended learning solutions (virtual, in-person, digital, cohort-based, experiential) in partnership with the COE design team.
• Support leadership and talent development initiatives, including frontline leader, people manager, and professional skills programs.
• Ensure learning content is relevant, accessible, and adaptable for regional and local needs while maintaining global quality standards.
• Lead end-to-end execution of learning programs, including scheduling, facilitator coordination, participant experience, and partner communications.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners and site leaders to integrate learning programs into business operations.
• Act as the primary North America point of contact for assigned COE programs and initiatives.
• Monitor participation, completion, and effectiveness of learning programs using dashboards and analytics.
• Apply learning evaluation methodologies to assess impact and recommend improvements.
• Translate learning data into clear insights and recommendations for COE leadership and business partners.
• Partner with external learning vendors, facilitators, and content providers to deliver high-quality programs.
• Support vendor governance, quality reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Actively promote a culture of continuous learning and encourage adoption of digital learning platforms and self-directed development.
• Contribute to communications, campaigns, and initiatives that reinforce learning as a business enabler across North America.

Benefits

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs!

What This Job Offers

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