Senior Learning & Development Partner

Michels Corporation • Otsego, MN

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About The Position

The Senior Learning & Development Partner leads impactful learning initiatives that support employee growth and learning and development programs across multiple Business Operations areas. The role advances the learning and development needs of business departments and serves as a trusted consultant to leaders and employees. It assesses departmental needs, identifies development priorities, supports individual development plans as needed, and provides comprehensive consultation on Team Development Plans.

The position assesses the effectiveness and impact of training after launch and serves as the primary liaison for programming offered through Michels University. It delivers engaging, meaningful courses that encourage practical application. The successful candidate independently identifies needs and develops practical solutions, adapting with resilience in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and limited supervision. The role requires sound judgment, professionalism, strong communication and collaboration, attention to detail, confidentiality, personal accountability, and a commitment to helping employees and teams grow. Travel up to 20% of the year is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10+ years’ experience in Learning and Development, HR, talent management, or related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Proven experience designing and implementing strategic learning initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong utilization of adult learning principles, instructional design, and talent development strategies.
• High-level coaching experience.
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong graphic design ability.
• Strong consultation, facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work with limited supervision.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, confidentiality, and personal accountability.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the year.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in instructional design or talent management.
• Global Learning and Development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning initiatives that support employee growth and learning and development programs.
• Support multiple Business Operations areas and advance the learning and development needs of business departments.
• Consult with leaders and employees to assess departmental needs and identify development priorities.
• Support individual development plans as needed and provide consultation on Team Development Plans.
• Assess training effectiveness and impact after launch.
• Serve as the primary liaison for programming offered through Michels University.
• Facilitate courses that create engaging, meaningful learning experiences and support practical application.
• Identify needs independently and create practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel up to 20% of the year.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan
• Training investment averaging $5,000 per employee each year

What This Job Offers

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