Dir, Learning and Development

About the role

The Dir, Learning and Development (L&D) is a strategic leader responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive learning and development programs that support PDS Health's business model. This dynamic leader is responsible for building and scaling impactful L&D initiatives through team members' full career path, fostering a culture of continuous learning and a focus on achieving PDS Health's business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leaders to implement solutions that support alignment with organizational vision and goals as it relates to learning and development.
• Support SVP, People with workforce-planning efforts to effectively forecast, assess, and manage talent/people.
• Own Thorne Center for Excellence Edge Executive leadership program.
• Collaborate with Regional and Support business units to ensure a seamless recruiting, on-boarding process that meets the growing and competitive needs for national talent and effectively assimilates new team members to PDS’ culture.
• Own end-to-end the organization’s annual APR and promotion process.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for learning and development for the organization.
• Assist support center, regional and business unit leaders to customize learning programs for their business needs/markets.
• Provide coaching and thought leadership to managers on learning and development required.
• Develop and track metrics related to progress and success of learning and development programs and communicate the value/results to the organization.
• Take time to thoroughly understand business needs and priorities, translating them into an executable talent/people management strategy at the enterprise and business-unit level.
• Manage the Learning and Development budget.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in Talent, Learning and Development, providing continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and standards, as well as state, federal and other regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in related field of study from an accredited college or university. In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in Business, or Human Resources from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in talent, learning development and leading national teams.
• 6+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in strong growth entrepreneurial or founder-owned businesses.

Preferred

• Advanced studies in instructional technology, management, organization development, or the behavioral science.
• Training experience and/or applicable certifications.
• Previous experience in Dental/Healthcare/Retail. Dental offices experience is especially preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Proactive; willing to provide new and meaningful alternatives to current practices and programs, while providing both strategic and tactical plans required accomplishing the mission-at-hand.
• Highly developed team building, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Accustomed to executing much of the work without the support of extensive resources.
• Strong abilities in managing the daily operations of department(s) or work unit while developing long term (3-5 years) goals.
• Strong strategic thinking abilities to understand and process complex information and exercise sound judgement.
• Outstanding leadership skills; plus exceptional time management and prioritization abilities.
• Dedication to personal development and education.
• Well organized and resourceful; effective and efficient at marshaling multiple resources to get things done.
• Ability to build trust with those requiring coaching, create a win/win need for change, and recognize and celebrate improvement to sustain change.
• Possesses "big picture" perspective and able to accomplish that through proper level of articulation across team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Pay

$153,000.00-$207,000.00 / Annually

Schedule

This is an onsite role, and can be located at one of our support centers in Irving, TX, Irvine, CA, or Henderson, NV.