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Forvis Mazars is hiring a Learning & Development Business Partner. This role involves designing, developing, managing, and delivering learning experiences to enhance team capabilities and support firmwide business needs. The position requires partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify learning priorities, facilitate leadership development, and drive firmwide talent initiatives.

Highlights

Collaborate with firmwide leaders and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into effective learning solutions.
Serve as a strategic Talent Development partner providing guidance and practical recommendations for leadership growth and team development.
Design, develop, and facilitate learning programs, leadership sessions, focus groups, and workshops.
Lead flagship programs, internal conferences, and firmwide initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Conduct needs analyses, diagnostic efforts, and Talent Review feedback to inform learning strategy and program design.
Develop content, facilitator resources, and learning assets supporting professional growth and leadership effectiveness.
Manage project plans, delivery schedules, stakeholder relationships, and ensure NASBA compliance.
Analyze program feedback and evaluation data to drive continuous improvement of learning experiences.
Oversee budgets and collaborate with Talent Management Operations for effective program delivery.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience; preferred qualifications include 5-9 years of experience and CPA certification.

Learning & Development Business Partner Full Description

Learning & Development Business Partner - 2237374

Charlotte, NC, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | Dallas, TX, USA
Posted within last 24 Hours

Description & Requirements

As a strategic partner and leadership development expert, the Learning & Development Business Partner (LDBP) is responsible for designing, developing, managing, and delivering high-impact learning experiences that strengthen team member capability, enhance the team member experience, and support evolving firmwide business needs. The LDBP partners with senior leaders, business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and Talent Development colleagues to identify learning priorities, diagnose capability gaps, and create practical, engaging, and measurable learning solutions.

This role serves as a visible and credible Talent Development partner across the firm, with a strong emphasis on firmwide initiative program execution, change management, leadership development, facilitation, and coaching. The LDBP operates with a strategic partner mindset while remaining highly hands-on in the development and delivery of learning experiences, including firmwide rollouts and programs, focus groups, diagnostic efforts, team development sessions, coaching-oriented initiatives, and ad hoc training needs. The LDBP will be a key stakeholder in Projects and Programs lead by the Forvis Mazars Talent Acquisition teams, as well as ensuring every Forvis Mazars Flagship Event, regardless of service line or industry, has elements of Forvis Mazars DNA integrated throughout. The curriculum will be an intentional blend of leadership, business, technical, culture-driving, and professional development topics focused on developing the whole professional and ensuring that every individual who comes to work for Forvis Mazars leaves a better person and professional than when they arrived.

What You Will Do:

Proactively collaborate with firmwide leaders, senior leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand the firm's vision, strategic priorities, leadership capability needs, team member experience goals, and evolving business challenges, and translate those insights into effective learning and development solutions.
Serve as a strategic Talent Development partner to senior leaders, business groups, and cross-functional teams by providing guidance, thought partnership, and practical recommendations that support leadership growth, team effectiveness, and overall team member experience.
Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences and workshops that support current and future business needs across the firm.
Facilitate learning programs, leadership sessions, focus groups, team discussions, and development experiences with confidence, credibility, and strong command of adult learning principles.
Partner with leadership to identify, prioritize, and support a holistic team member experience with emphasis in the areas of Forvis Mazars DNA, leadership effectiveness, client service, inclusion and belonging, wellness, accountability, coaching, and professional growth.
Coordinate the planning, design, development, and delivery of flagship programs, firmwide programs, internal conferences, and other learning initiatives, working closely with service line, industry, functional, Talent Development, and Learning Experience Team partners.
Lead or support needs analyses, focus groups, listening sessions, diagnostic efforts, Talent Review feedback reviews, and business needs assessments to identify trends, clarify performance objectives, and inform updates to learning strategies, training plans, and program design.
Develop content, tools, facilitator resources, participant materials, discussion guides, learning assets, and practical development resources that support training initiatives, team development, leadership growth, and other business needs.
Partner with internal subject matter experts, senior leaders, client service partners, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion and Belonging leaders, Learning Development, Leadership Development, Performance Development, IMPACT and alumni network leaders, and other firmwide stakeholders to create and deliver relevant learning experiences and prioritize content development based on emerging needs.
Support a broad range of development needs, including firmwide programs, team-based development, individual and team coaching-oriented initiatives, ad hoc training requests, technology-enabled programs, and evolving business priorities.
Collaborate and liaison with firmwide IMPACT and alumni network leaders, human resource business partners, talent acquisition, inclusion and belonging leaders, learning development, leadership development, and performance development.
Manage projects, stakeholder relationships, course project plans, delivery schedules, target audiences, communication plans, facilitator needs, stakeholder responsibilities, and quality instructor resources in a collaborative, team-based environment while maintaining accountability for timelines, quality, communication, and outcomes.
Consult with assigned course instructors, facilitators, subject matter experts, and business leaders to establish program timelines, identify critical needs, clarify learning outcomes, define required resources, and manage deadlines to ensure NASBA compliance and delivery requirements are achievable and achieved.
Facilitate established programs and step into new or evolving learning needs as business priorities shift, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, credibility, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.
Analyze feedback and evaluation data related to instructor effectiveness, learner experience, content quality, leadership impact, business relevance, and overall team member experience; share insights with the Learning & Development Leader, service line business partners, and stakeholders to support continuous facilitation and program improvement.
Research, recommend, manage, administer, and support self-study learning libraries, development resources, technology-enabled programs, and other learning assets that support core curriculum needs and promote effective learning experiences.
Oversee budget considerations to ensure operational efficiencies and collaborate with the Talent Management Operations team to support seamless delivery and a positive learning experience for employees.
Set the tone for learning events that provide meaningful, engaging, and positive experiences that drive increased employee engagement, leadership capability, professional growth, and connection to Forvis Mazars DNA.
Lead innovation and continuous improvement efforts to enhance flagship events, leadership programs, curriculum, and training delivery methods, including nano-learning, facilitated experiences, cohort-based development, coaching-oriented resources, and other just-in-time approaches.
Collaborate with Learning Experience Team on future enhancements to overall Forvis Mazars flagship events, leadership programs, and curriculum in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years of relevant work experience in learning and development, leadership development, talent development, human resources, instructional design, facilitation, or related role required.

Preferred Qualifications:

5-9 years of relevant work experience in learning and development, leadership development, talent development, human resources, instructional design, facilitation, or related role required.
CPA

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Original Job Description

Learning & Development Business Partner - 2237374

Charlotte, NC, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | Dallas, TX, USA
Posted within last 24 Hours

Proactively collaborate with firmwide leaders, senior leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand the firm's vision, strategic priorities, leadership capability needs, team member experience goals, and evolving business challenges, and translate those insights into effective learning and development solutions.
Serve as a strategic Talent Development partner to senior leaders, business groups, and cross-functional teams by providing guidance, thought partnership, and practical recommendations that support leadership growth, team effectiveness, and overall team member experience.
Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences and workshops that support current and future business needs across the firm.
Facilitate learning programs, leadership sessions, focus groups, team discussions, and development experiences with confidence, credibility, and strong command of adult learning principles.
Partner with leadership to identify, prioritize, and support a holistic team member experience with emphasis in the areas of Forvis Mazars DNA, leadership effectiveness, client service, inclusion and belonging, wellness, accountability, coaching, and professional growth.
Coordinate the planning, design, development, and delivery of flagship programs, firmwide programs, internal conferences, and other learning initiatives, working closely with service line, industry, functional, Talent Development, and Learning Experience Team partners.
Lead or support needs analyses, focus groups, listening sessions, diagnostic efforts, Talent Review feedback reviews, and business needs assessments to identify trends, clarify performance objectives, and inform updates to learning strategies, training plans, and program design.
Develop content, tools, facilitator resources, participant materials, discussion guides, learning assets, and practical development resources that support training initiatives, team development, leadership growth, and other business needs.
Partner with internal subject matter experts, senior leaders, client service partners, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion and Belonging leaders, Learning Development, Leadership Development, Performance Development, IMPACT and alumni network leaders, and other firmwide stakeholders to create and deliver relevant learning experiences and prioritize content development based on emerging needs.
Support a broad range of development needs, including firmwide programs, team-based development, individual and team coaching-oriented initiatives, ad hoc training requests, technology-enabled programs, and evolving business priorities.
Collaborate and liaison with firmwide IMPACT and alumni network leaders, human resource business partners, talent acquisition, inclusion and belonging leaders, learning development, leadership development, and performance development.
Manage projects, stakeholder relationships, course project plans, delivery schedules, target audiences, communication plans, facilitator needs, stakeholder responsibilities, and quality instructor resources in a collaborative, team-based environment while maintaining accountability for timelines, quality, communication, and outcomes.
Consult with assigned course instructors, facilitators, subject matter experts, and business leaders to establish program timelines, identify critical needs, clarify learning outcomes, define required resources, and manage deadlines to ensure NASBA compliance and delivery requirements are achievable and achieved.
Facilitate established programs and step into new or evolving learning needs as business priorities shift, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, credibility, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.
Analyze feedback and evaluation data related to instructor effectiveness, learner experience, content quality, leadership impact, business relevance, and overall team member experience; share insights with the Learning & Development Leader, service line business partners, and stakeholders to support continuous facilitation and program improvement.
Research, recommend, manage, administer, and support self-study learning libraries, development resources, technology-enabled programs, and other learning assets that support core curriculum needs and promote effective learning experiences.
Oversee budget considerations to ensure operational efficiencies and collaborate with the Talent Management Operations team to support seamless delivery and a positive learning experience for employees.
Set the tone for learning events that provide meaningful, engaging, and positive experiences that drive increased employee engagement, leadership capability, professional growth, and connection to Forvis Mazars DNA.
Lead innovation and continuous improvement efforts to enhance flagship events, leadership programs, curriculum, and training delivery methods, including nano-learning, facilitated experiences, cohort-based development, coaching-oriented resources, and other just-in-time approaches.
Collaborate with Learning Experience Team on future enhancements to overall Forvis Mazars flagship events, leadership programs, and curriculum in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years of relevant work experience in learning and development, leadership development, talent development, human resources, instructional design, facilitation, or related role required.

Preferred Qualifications:

5-9 years of relevant work experience in learning and development, leadership development, talent development, human resources, instructional design, facilitation, or related role required.
CPA

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