Westfield Specialty Insurance · 5 months ago
Learning and Development Senior Manager
Westfield Specialty Insurance is seeking a Learning and Development Senior Manager to oversee the design, development, and delivery of effective learning programs. The role involves managing a team, evaluating learning needs, and implementing training strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and strategic direction to a team of learning and development specialists by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring that team members have the necessary resources and support to perform their roles effectively
Develops and implements a comprehensive learning strategy that aligns with the organization's overall talent management and business objectives by identifying learning needs through needs assessments, and creating a roadmap for designing, delivering, and evaluating learning initiatives
Oversees the design, development, and implementation of effective learning programs, including curriculum, training materials, instructional content, and resources, to address the learning needs of employees at all levels of the organization
Ensures the delivery of engaging and effective training sessions using a variety of methods, such as classroom training, virtual training, e-learning, and blended learning, to ensure that employees acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively
Implements processes to evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs, collecting, and analyzing data, gathering feedback from learners and stakeholders, and using insights to continuously improve learning initiatives to measure their impact on employee performance and organizational goals
Collaborates with key stakeholders, such as HR business partners, subject matter experts, and leaders, to understand business needs, align learning initiatives with organizational goals, and ensure that learning programs are integrated with other talent management efforts
Oversees the utilization of learning technologies, such as learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools, and other e-learning platforms, to design, deliver, and manage learning programs, track learner progress, and generate reports
Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and industry standards related to learning and development initiatives, data privacy, and intellectual property
Manages budgets and resources effectively to maximize the impact of learning initiatives on employee development and organizational goals, including vendor management, procurement, and cost optimization
Qualification
Required
10-12 years of experience in Organizational Learning and Development
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Talent Development, or related fields is required
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Management, or related field is preferred
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
Vendor Management
Content Creation
Capacity Building
Budget Management
Training Programs Evaluation
Learning Software
Learning Content Analysis
Strategic Planning
Developmental Needs Assessment
Training Programs Implementation
Learning and Development Theories
Learning Strategy
Company
Westfield Specialty Insurance
Westfield Specialty is a prominent specialty insurance carrier, leveraging the financial strength of Westfield, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company and the well-established Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200.