The Senior Director of Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion will lead and execute an integrated learning and development strategy. You will work collaboratively to play an integral role in cultivating a learning environment that increases employee engagement and aligns with the goals and strategic priorities of NPR. You will partner with leaders to ensure effective diversity & inclusion practices and change management methodology are embedded into the culture of NPR and into every phase of the employee experience.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Partner with the HR leadership team to establish a new Leadership Architect integrated competency framework that will serve as underpinning to all other HR functions, programs, and initiatives
- Lead innovative employee engagement programs and activities partnering with NPR leaders and HR (mentoring program, etc.)
- Work with HRBPs, Recrutiers and Comp/Ben partners to craft Employee Engagement and Pulse Surveys that will provide significant data which supports the design and execution of all HR programs and initiatives
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, collaborating with the organization and human resources team
- Partner with external resources on training curriculum
- Facilitate company-wide training on a variety of topics
- Design and implement the job foundation for career pathing and employee development in partnership with the Compensation lead
- Utilize standard methodology to create individual development plans and ensure development is aligned with plans for key leaders
- Develop methodology to identify successors at top leadership levels; institute talent review sessions; use the 9-box to identify high potentials
- Partner with teams to help ensure NPR attracts, develops, and retains diverse employees to create and maintain a an employer of choice designation
- Develop and execute a Diversity & Inclusion strategy integrated into all talent management functions and programs
- Expand Employee Resource Groups (ERG) community
Educational Background:
BA/BS degree; MBA or Master’s degree in related field preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Strategic leader with strong business partner sensibilities
- Able to help shape culture and support the organization in shifting through change
- Minimum eight years’ learning and development experience, managing all stages of the L&D lifecycle: needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation
- Experience in leading cultural transformation and implementing diversity and inclusion programs to drive a high-performance workforce
- A strong customer focus and ability to effectively and quickly form relationships and establish trust, respect, competence and confidence with the internal team members and business leadership
- Established track record of helping employees become the best they can be by crafting and delivering creative and effective development offerings to a diverse workforce
- Familiar with established competency models such as the Korn Ferry (Lominger) Leadership Architect as the foundation
- Thrive in a dynamic creative and production environment
- Demonstrate and cultivate curiosity to build the best tools, content and programs
- Intrinsically motivated to help others develop and grow
- Ability to develop creative solutions that address relevant and changing business needs
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills at all levels in the organization including senior leadership
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Experience successfully mentoring business leaders
- Broad experience and knowledge of standard methodologies in learning and development and talent management
- High degree of organization with excellent project management skills
- Able to quickly learn (and self-teach) new technologies; experience with e-learning tools; LMS and other innovative learning practices
- Self-awareness with a high EQ (emotional quotient) and as intuitive driven as business savvy
- Previous experience in the media industry strongly preferred
- Qualified/certified in 360 instruments
- Self-starter with the ability to pivot and can handle a diverse set of initiatives
- Position is in DC to/from the Los Angeles and New York offices as needed
Compensation/Benefits:
NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 22 2018
Active Until:
Feb 22 2018
Hiring Organization:
National Public Radio, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit