Director of Learning and Development

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary: As the Director of Learning and Development, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of all training and development programs within the organization. Your primary objective will be to enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of our employees, ensuring they are equipped to perform their roles effectively. You will lead a team of training professionals and collaborate with various departments to identify training needs and create comprehensive programs that align with the company's strategic goals.   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Training Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy that aligns with the company's objectives, culture, and values.  
• Needs Assessment: Collaborate with department heads and HR to conduct training needs assessments and identify skill gaps and learning opportunities across the organization. Also partner with Senior Executives to translate business strategy into people focused solutions.  
• Curriculum Design: Oversee the creation and updating of training programs, courses, and learning materials, ensuring they are engaging, relevant, and up-to-date with industry best practices.  
• Training Delivery: Implement various training methodologies, including in-person workshops, online courses, on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring, to cater to diverse learning styles.  
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of training professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and performance evaluations to ensure their growth and development.  
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the training and development budget, optimizing resources to maximize the impact of training initiatives.  
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with external training vendors and manage contracts to leverage external expertise when necessary.  
• Technology Integration: Create tools, resources, and education platform while staying updated with the latest training technologies and platforms, leveraging e-learning tools and software to enhance the training experience.  
• Training Evaluation: Implement effective evaluation methods to measure the success and impact of training programs, making data-driven improvements when needed.  
• Compliance: Ensure that training programs comply with all relevant regulations and standards, especially in industries with specific compliance requirements.  
• Succession Planning: Collaborate with HR to identify high-potential employees and create career development plans to foster a talent pipeline.  
• Training Communications: Develop communication strategies that promote training opportunities and encourage employee engagement in professional development. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree preferred  
• 5 years of experience in designing and implementing training and development programs, preferably in a leadership or managerial capacity.  
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training evaluation techniques.  
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.  
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools. 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make informed decisions and measure the effectiveness of training initiatives.   
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.  
• Experience in conducting training needs assessments and aligning training programs with business goals.  
• Understanding of industry-specific compliance requirements and regulations related to training and development.  

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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