Senior Learning & Development Partner

Michels Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

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

The role evaluates the effectiveness and impact of training after launch and serves as the primary liaison for programming offered through Michels University. It delivers engaging courses that create meaningful learning experiences and encourage practical application. The position calls for a self-motivated professional who can independently identify needs, develop practical solutions, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision. The Partner is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, strong communication and collaboration, attention to detail, confidentiality, personal accountability, and commitment to employee and team growth. Travel up to 20% of the year is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10+ years of 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.
• Strong graphic design ability.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead learning initiatives that support employee growth and business needs.
• Support learning and development program initiatives across multiple Business Operations areas.
• Consult with leaders and employees to assess departmental needs and identify development priorities.
• Support individual development plans and provide consultation on Team Development Plans.
• Assess the effectiveness and impact of training after launch.
• Serve as the primary liaison for programming offered through Michels University.
• Facilitate courses that create engaging and meaningful learning experiences and support practical application.
• Independently identify needs and develop 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
• Average of $5,000 per employee invested in training each year
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

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