Senior Director, Talent Development & Engagement

BlackLine Systems•Los Angeles, CA

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Talent Development and Engagement will lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement through learning and talent management. This strategic role drives efforts to foster a high-performance culture, support organizational change, and develop future leaders. The Sr. Director will collaborate with senior leadership, the People Team, and key stakeholders to implement impactful programs that elevate talent, employee experience, strengthen company culture, and align talent strategies with business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration or a related field, MBA preferred
A minimum of 12 years corporate experience; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
Must possess a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience as a leader of a talent development team and corporate initiatives
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in adult learning principals, delivery methodology and instructional design of corporate training programs
Organizational and time management skills to prioritize workloads to meet time sensitive deadlines required
Strong business acumen, capable of translating business goals to learning and development strategies and initiatives
Prior experience with curriculum design, development delivery, facilitation, and maintenance of company-wide programs
Demonstrated experience with LMS systems; specifically, site administration, building of content and developing curriculum
Knowledge of high performing team building, coaching and leadership
Strong leadership and teaching/facilitation ability
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently
Ability to manage relationships with both internal and external customers
Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team-oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Proven ability in creating effective training materials
Excellent interpersonal skills
Organization, initiative, and self-motivation
Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to comply with strict policy, work in a highly regulated environment and maintain confidential information and data
Negotiating capabilities and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
Proficiency at creating and communicating a clear vision among team members
Ability to align resources and activities to achieve functional area and/or organizational goals
Ability to travel up to 25% or as needed

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience or certification with programs like DISC, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, and Situational Leadership

Responsibilities

Manage talent development and engagement team
Consult with senior management and function leaders regarding talent development and engagement needs
Partner with People team and other key stakeholders in the organization to develop and promote organizational change and learning initiatives
Manage vendor relationships to produce quality outcomes and ROI
Leverage data driven decision making and research to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement in learning, talent, and engagement processes
Support organizational transformation initiatives, helping teams navigate change and evolve in a fast-paced, growing environment
Own the Learning & Development strategy, roadmap, goals, execution and measurement to implement dynamic and innovative learning systems that are integral to the success of our organization.
Define and develop a scalable, progressive strategy for learning and development tied to business objectives
Oversee the design, development, delivery, and management of high impact Professional Development, Management Development, Career Development, and Leadership Development programs and offerings.
Create and offer a variety of development solutions including instructor-led courses, e-learning modules, assessments, coaching, and mentorship, incorporating a blended approach to delivery
Creatively develop and implement effective methods to enhance performance and provide growth opportunities to all BlackLiners.
Facilitate innovative and dynamic training sessions to individuals and groups of varying seniority
Assess overall corporate and leadership learning needs to drive training initiatives
Lead and execute development programs for high potential employees, including emerging leaders
Lead the Employee Engagement efforts, including administration of all lifecycle surveys (onboarding, exit, pulse and annual employee experience)
Analyze results from employee surveys and develops communications to share results within People team, executives, and other stakeholders, as necessary
Collaborate with the business and People team leadership to design effective response programs to employee feedback
Partner with the corporate communications team to further embed BlackLine's culture through ongoing employee communications
Drive engagement through learning and development programs
Lead the Performance Management program philosophy, process, and supporting resources for goal setting, quarterly check-ins, ongoing feedback, and year-end reviews.
Conduct annual talent review and succession planning process to assess talent development needs, gaps, strengths and talent risk within the organization
Deliver a scalable individual development plan process that encourages a growth mindset and continuous skill and competency development
Design a career path framework that supports individuals with personal and professional development options consistent with his/her talents and interests