Employee Development Manager

The Employee Development Manager is responsible for the full life cycle of employee talent.  

This role is responsible for improving the productivity of the organization's employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance, and recognize performance. 

The overall goal of this role is to improve employee and management performance, promote safety and well-being to increase efficiency and performance of the organization.  

This is an exempt position, and it reports directly to the Director of Human Resources.

Duties/Responsibilities – Employee Development & Training

• Develop and implement full cycle training within the organization. This includes onboarding as well as continued education and training for all employees and managers.
• Coordinate and conduct annual needs analysis in various forms; analyze information to help identify and define present and future training needs. Collect and analyze annual reports, procedures, system design, and other data useful to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide resources for operational changes and developments, which may include new practices, forms, reports, data collection, and/or staffing changes based on assessments of current practices; communicate these recommendations to Human Resources or other appropriate senior staff.
• Review existing training programs; suggest enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention and/or to meet the changing needs of clientele, the organization, or the industry.

• Evaluate workforce by working alongside employees to identify needs and prioritize training initiatives.
• Conduct or facilitate training seminars, conferences, and programs for staff including management, technical, and supervisory employees. 
• Train and coach managers, supervisors, and others involved in employee development efforts.

• Create materials for new training programs or seminars. Prepare and provide documentation and/or training materials to facilitate implementation of suggested changes. Ensure that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective. 
• Maintain knowledge of new methods and techniques for training, and training requirements applicable to the organization and/or industry.  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through development and training surveys. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources and division head concerning budget preparation and implementation. Ensure training milestones and goals are met while adhering to approved training budget.
• Review result of program changes for efficacy; make or recommend further adaptations as needed for continual improvement.

• Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization in an effort to maintain and improve retention.
• Work effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand the culture of the company
• Ability to constructively collaborate with various individuals with a variety of personalities
• Ability to perform needs assessments and analyze areas of strength and weakness.
• Thorough understanding of training processes
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives
• Ability to moderate large and small groups
• Ability to practice high levels of confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to design and implement effective training (with strong graphic design ability to assist in development of training materials where needed)
• Thorough understanding of business and management principles, especially those involved in strategic planning, resource modeling, distribution and sales methods, and the allocation of resources
• Travel – 60-70%

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, or related area required.
• At least two years of experience in training with one year of supervisory experience required. 
• Three to five years of related experience in designing, delivering, and/or consulting on training preferred.
• Beverage and/or distribution experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements: 

• Extended periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of all facilities to conduct needs analysis
• Must be able to navigate and observe all departments within the company