Senior Partner, Learning & Development

Spencer's and Spirit Halloween•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

About The Position

Spencer’s and Spirit are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Partner, Learning & Development, to identify departmental learning needs and develop and deliver training that builds associates’ skills and knowledge. The role partners with business leaders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to assess needs, understand learners, and analyze, design, and develop learning materials. The position creates comprehensive training programs using instructional design models and adult learning principles. It incorporates multimedia and varied delivery formats, including in-person workshops, virtual classrooms, and e-learning modules. The role also facilitates interactive training, supports participants as they apply new skills, and provides coaching where appropriate. The Senior Partner evaluates and improves training based on feedback and emerging trends, stays current on instructional design practices, collaborates with Learning & Development colleagues and other functions, and supports learning reinforcement and pull-through.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field.
At least 3–4 years of Learning and Development experience.
Aptitude for developing and delivering technology-based learning programs.
Experience partnering with business leaders to identify learning needs.
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Proficiency with training software and tools, such as Articulate, InDesign, or similar e-learning authoring tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders and SMEs to identify learning needs, understand learners, and conduct needs assessments.
Develop training programs, including course outlines, materials, assessments, and learning reinforcement tools.
Use instructional design models and methodologies to create engaging and effective training content.
Incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, infographics, and interactive activities into learning experiences.
Deliver training through formats such as in-person workshops, virtual classrooms, and e-learning modules.
Engage participants using interactive and participatory training methods, adapting delivery to different learning styles and needs.
Coach and support participants in applying learned skills.
Improve training content and delivery based on feedback and emerging trends, and stay current with training and instructional design developments.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other Learning & Development team members.
Support learning pull-through and reinforcement.