SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an experienced Talent and Organizational Development Specialist to join the newest team in our Human Resources Department. Reporting to the Director of Talent and Organizational Development, you will be on the ground floor of this important part of our employee’s life cycle.

SAGE’s mission is to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds and foster community. Wouldn’t you like to be part of the team that supports the employees that make that happen every day?

You will facilitate our learning and development programs, workshops, and courses, both in-person and virtually. You will administer performance management and succession planning processes and analyze the data to ensure KPIs are met. You will be responsible for the administration of the LMS.

This position is on-site at SAGE’s home office in Lutherville, MD.

Range: $65,000 - $95,000 Salary

What you'll get:

• Collaborative work environment.
• Salary commensurate to experience.
• Benefits: Health/Life/Disability/Vision/Dental/Matching 401(k); EAP /Discount Buying Program.
• Mission based company.
• Beautiful offices with free parking.

What you'll do:

• In partnership with the Director, Talent and OD, and key stakeholders, identify and nurture talent within the organization.
• Administering and aiding in the development and facilitation of leadership and employee training and on-boarding programs tailored to the unique needs of our employee population in SAGE House and in our field venues.
• Executing talent processes such as Performance Management and Succession Planning.
• Integrate innovative and effective training methods to ensure the program remains cutting-edge.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members and leaders, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Conduct in-person and virtual seminars, workshops, individual training sessions etc.
• Consult employees and their managers to suggest appropriate learning paths in support of career/professional development.
• Foster open lines of communication between leadership and staff, creating a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Coordinate course offerings and schedules and make all necessary arrangements needed to prepare, conduct & execute a training session (e.g., printing & ordering materials, setting up class in LMS, reserving training rooms/spaces for facilitation, creating class rosters in LMS, room set-up and clean-up, record learning in LMS, closing out the class in LMS, metric review, pre- and post-training communications and follow-up, reinforcement activities for positive transfer of training, etc.
• Analyze and evaluate performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for leadership effectiveness.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Learning & Development as a Facilitator, as an Instructional Designer or as an LMS Administrator.
• Proven success in designing and implementing impactful leadership development programs.
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the service and hospitality sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to tailor training programs to different leadership levels and styles.
• Advanced MS Excel Skills
• Strong project management skills.

About SAGE

Working for SAGE means being part of a community. You’d work alongside creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for culinary excellence. You’d also make a difference in an academic community and bring excitement to the dining hall with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.

SAGE embraces the uniqueness of everyone in our family: Team Members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth. Every voice matters.

Guided by our founding principles of respect and partnership, we offer fulfilling careers for Team Members, market access for small local suppliers, and a joyful celebration of inclusiveness and multiculturalism through the fresh, authentic, and yummy foods we serve.

SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth for the past 30 years, and we now serve independent schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Come, rise with us!

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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