Independence Pet Holdings · 1 day ago
Learning and Development Sr. Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIndependence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services. They are seeking a strategic Learning and Talent Senior Manager to lead enterprise-wide learning initiatives, enhance employee skills, and drive organizational capability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Oversee the design, development, and delivery of L&D programs to enhance employee skills and performance in line with business priorities
Implement leadership development to create a pipeline of talent to strengthen internal succession
Leverage learning technologies and platforms to scale and sustain development initiatives
Partner with the collective Talent Management team, HR, business leaders, and other relevant teams to assess learning needs and deliver targeted solutions
Deliver high-impact facilitation for organization-wide audiences, including senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Act as a strategic thought partner to business leaders and People & Culture to assess capability needs and translate them into learning strategies that drive performance and transformation
Own the enterprise compliance training strategy to ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and industry standards. Manage completion rates and ensure input and alignment with key stakeholders
Stay connected, actively research new learning methods and recommend innovative approaches, tools and technologies to deliver cutting edge design solutions
Own the end-to-end process for the company’s employee engagement survey, including planning, administration, and analysis
Manage vendor relationships, timelines, and communications to ensure a smooth and confidential survey experience
Analyze survey results and deliver actionable insights to leadership, partnering with stakeholders to develop and track improvement plans
Continuously refine engagement measurement strategies to align with organizational goals and enhance employee experience
Design and own the enterprise talent review and succession strategy, frameworks, and annual cadence
Establish governance, standards, and accountability for 9-box usage, calibration, and documentation
Integrate talent reviews with performance management, workforce planning, and leadership development
Support partner enablement (playbooks, toolkits, training) to drive consistent adoption and quality
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure learning impact, adoption, and ROI and establish regular reporting cadence of results
Manage external vendors and consultants to supplement internal capabilities
Manage to budgets as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Learning and Development, with at least three (3) years in a senior or strategic leadership capacity
Experience in high-growth environments, preferably with exposure to M&A integration
Exceptional facilitation, program management, and change management skills
Strong proven ability to translate business strategy into talent solutions
Preferred
Have an inherent love of learning!
Familiarity with change management and cultural integration strategies
Has an attention to detail – setting high standards for self in monitoring all facets of a task or project
High bar for Time Management - ability to prioritize own Calendar and Time, meet project timelines, deadlines, and deliverables with independence
Proven ability to design and lead large-scale learning initiatives that build leadership capability, accelerate performance, and support enterprise transformation
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
Some experience with Team Effectiveness tools like Enneagram, Strength Finders, MBTI, DiSC, eColors etc. a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Independence Pet Holdings
Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase