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Regions is hiring a Learning Solutions Architect responsible for developing and executing learning strategies to enhance associate capabilities aligned with business objectives. The role involves collaborating with HR Business Partners and business units to identify learning needs, create curricula and learning journeys, source external vendors, and evaluate program effectiveness while managing learning initiatives for complex business units.

Highlights

Develop and coordinate learning strategies and curricula for business units from new hire through progression.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Learning & Development teams to identify learning needs and close performance gaps.
Chair business-unit specific Learning Councils and facilitate meetings to align learning priorities with business strategies.
Manage learning budgets and vendor relationships for outsourced training solutions.
Conduct learning needs analysis applying learning theories and job-specific skill requirements.
Utilize LMS platforms such as SuccessFactors, Workday, or Plateau.
Require a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or related field with at least seven years of progressive learning and development experience.
Preferred Master’s degree and experience with LMS technologies.
Compensation range from approximately $121,680.90 to $173,650 USD with eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.
Offers comprehensive benefits including paid leave, 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Learning Solutions Architect Full Description

Learning Solutions Architect

Category

Corporate/Administrative

Birmingham, Alabama, 35203
Hoover, Alabama, 35244

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Learning Solutions Architect at this level is responsible for the overall learning strategies that increase the capability of Regions’ associates to deliver on business objectives. This position is strategically aligned with key business units and is responsible for the creation of the associated curricula and learning journeys – new hire through progression. This position consults with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) and the business units to identify learning needs and gaps through diagnostic assessments. This position will contribute to decisions of whether learning solutions should be internally developed or externally sourced. Additionally, this position sources external vendors and directs required modifications. This position establishes methods to determine effectiveness of both the program and strategy. The Learning Solutions Architect at this level will chair business-unit specific Learning Councils.

Learning Solutions Architects at this level are considered highly seasoned technical experts and key advisors. This level functions with a large degree of independence and participates in the creation of Learning Solutions governance/evaluation and optimizing internal processes. This level also has a clear understanding of the business groups they service and is typically responsible for the most complex business units.

Primary Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

Coordinates learning solutions involving instructional design, LMS team, delivery resources, and Learning & Development specialists
Provides technical advice and guidance to junior Learning Solutions Architects, partnering with senior management to address skill gaps

Manages Business Unit (BU) Learning Initiatives/Strategies

Acts as primary Learning & Development (L&D) point of contact for HRBP and for Business Unit requests
Establishes and maintains learning curricula/pathways for the supported business units
Develops, executes, and monitors initiatives to support agreed upon business unit-level Learning & Development strategies, including those identified during Talent Management discussions

Business Liaison & Learning Council

Facilitates Learning Council meetings with business units: presents recommended business unit-level Learning & Development strategies to Learning Council for review/agreement; validates business unit L&D priorities, gains directional guidance; ensures alignment with business unit strategy
Leverages learning metrics and analytics to provide data-driven insights and to inform organization decision making
Manages L&D budget for supported business units, recommending most appropriate out of bank training opportunities, when appropriate

Learning Needs Analysis

Applies a systematic process of analyzing the job-specific skills required for effective role performance
Identifies root causes for performance gaps and recommend learning/development solutions to improve core skills performance, directs non-learning root causes with the appropriate with Center of Excellence (internal and external to HR)

Solutions Design Recommendation

Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information regarding the potential impact of learning solutions against key business drivers
Applies expertise in learning theories and practices to the construction of individual solutions and overall learning curricula/pathways
Engages Centers of Excellence (internal and external to L&D) as appropriate in the recommendation of solutions to close identified performance gaps
Curates learning resources into learning pathways
Sources vendors and manages relationships for outsourced learning solutions

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or related field
Seven (7) years of progressive experience in a Learning & Development organization

Preferences

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or related field
Experience with LMS such as SuccessFactors, Workday, Plateau, etc.

Skills and Competencies

Ability to apply learning theories and current learning research to learning strategies
Ability to communicate with impact to influence key stakeholders
Ability to conduct effective learning needs analysis
Deep understanding of roles and skills required for the assigned BUs
Effective at peer coaching
Experienced in managing a complex set of stakeholders and projects
Experienced in sourcing and managing learning vendors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Superior attention to detail
Thorough understanding of existing learning paths and curricula for assigned business units

This position is currently offsite in Birmingham, AL and associates will work from their home primarily. They may be expected to go on site for meetings or other events as needed.

Position TypeFull time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:$121,680.90 USD

Median:$173,650.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location DetailsRegions Center

Location:Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

Job Seekers with a Disability
Regions is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability requiring an accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please email your request to EEO.Accommodation@regions.com or leave a voice message at (205) 581-7990. Only requests for a disability based accommodation should be communicated through this central email or telephone number. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed through this process and will not receive a response.

If you require assistance or have questions regarding the recruitment process, please submit your inquiries to RegionsTalentHelp@regions.com.

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