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The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Sr. Learning & Organizational Development Manager. This role leads a team of HR professionals to deliver talent management, organizational development, and staff training services, collaborating with senior leaders to develop and implement learning strategies for nearly 6,000 internal clients. The manager also drives strategic planning, pilots new programs, and supports instructional design and internal communications.

Highlights

Lead a team of HR professionals across multiple locations focusing on talent management, organizational development, and staff training.
Develop and implement learning and organizational development strategies collaborating with senior leadership and the People Team.
Manage the strategic planning and annual work plan to meet internal client needs.
Coach team members in training, adult learning, change management, organizational performance, and talent management.
Oversee Regional Learning Managers who deliver learning interventions and foster team capacity building.
Use data analysis to inform learning and development practices and measure outcomes.
Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally as required.
Proficient with MS Office, data manipulation, and analysis; experience with Asana or similar project management platforms preferred.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and six years of HR-related experience, experience managing HR functions, and working with senior managers on HR strategies.
Salary range for US candidates is $93,000 to $144,000 USD, adjusted by location, qualifications, and experience.

Sr. Learning & Organizational Development Manager Full Description

Sr. Learning & Organizational Development Manager

Remote, USA

Remote, Canada

Full time

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Sr. Learning & Organizational Development (OD) Manager provides high level services and strategic direction in one or more of the following human resource functions: talent management, organizational development, and staff development and training. They report to the Deputy Director of Learning and Organizational Development and manage a team of HR professionals located in multiple locations.

The Sr. Learning & OD Manager provides high level services and strategic direction in staff development, learning and training, and a supportive role in organizational development. The Sr. Learning & OD Manager is responsible for collaborating with TNC’s People Team and other leaders to develop and lead talent development and organizational development strategies. The position is responsible for leading significant portions of the team’s strategic plan and developing an annual work plan to meet the needs of nearly 6,000 internal clients. The Sr. Learning & OD Manager must collaborate with others to pilot new programs and ensure existing opportunities reach the designated internal clients.  Ability to travel up to 40%, both within the United States and internationally.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects while coaching and mentoring direct reports. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

The Sr. Learning & OD Manager develops strategic business partnerships with senior leaders and liaisons at the business unit level to establish and implement strategic HR direction to meet TNC's organizational goals and mission. They engage in regular client consultations to identify learning needs and solutions, schedule learning opportunities, and communicate effectively with clients in coordination with other teammates. They support data collection, analyze data and make decisions using data, support the identification of appropriate L&OD metrics and ensure that these are integrated into the team's practices.  

The position is responsible for overseeing a team of Regional Learning Managers, who deliver learning and organizational development interventions. The Sr. Manager is responsible for developing the capacity of the Regional Learning Managers and builds the Learning & Organizational Development team's capacity to deliver high quality organizational development interventions. The Sr. Manager coaches team members in the following areas: training, adult learning, experiential learning, transformational learning, organizational performance, organizational design, change management, strategy design and implementation, employee engagement, and talent management. The Sr. Manager also serves as the point of contact for a group of internal clients, facilitating learning for this client group.

The role supports instructional design and is a champion of internal communications to advance the team’s objectives. The Sr. Manager stays up to date on industry trends and identifies opportunities to integrate trends and new tools and knowledge into the team’s work.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years HR related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience managing the administration, progress, and maintenance of human resource functions for one or more of the following: employee relations, compensation and performance management, benefits, payroll, staff development/training, organizational development, and recruiting.
Experience working with senior managers to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives.
Experience using MS Office software with experience in constructing and producing reports, data manipulation, and analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Advanced understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong client service orientation.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with all levels of individuals.
Negotiation skills and experience overseeing contracts.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of relevant conservation issues.
Excellent presentation skills and training experience in in-person and virtual environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail including experience with Asana or similar project management platform.
Experience managing others across multiple time zones and cultures.  
Experienced team builder include designing and delivering interventions for trust building, improved communications, leadership and management excellence, and new hire orientations and onboarding including senior leaders.  
Advanced experience and understanding of adult learning approaches, especially experiential learning and experienced instructional designer, with a preference for candidates with experience using Articulate 360 or similar.  
Experience working in organizational development including experience with organizational design, organizational performance, change management, organization psychology, strategy planning and execution, and application of organization key results or balanced score cards.
Consultative, including with direct reports, peers and leaders to achieve desired outcomes and applies mentoring and coaching to build confidence and knowledge.
Proven ability to work in a fast paced, stressful and highly visible environment.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $93,000 – $144,000 USD. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

Original Job Description

Sr. Learning & Organizational Development Manager

Remote, USA

Remote, Canada

Full time

What We Can Achieve Together:

We’re Looking for You:

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years HR related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience managing the administration, progress, and maintenance of human resource functions for one or more of the following: employee relations, compensation and performance management, benefits, payroll, staff development/training, organizational development, and recruiting.
Experience working with senior managers to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives.
Experience using MS Office software with experience in constructing and producing reports, data manipulation, and analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Advanced understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong client service orientation.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with all levels of individuals.
Negotiation skills and experience overseeing contracts.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of relevant conservation issues.
Excellent presentation skills and training experience in in-person and virtual environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail including experience with Asana or similar project management platform.
Experience managing others across multiple time zones and cultures.  
Experienced team builder include designing and delivering interventions for trust building, improved communications, leadership and management excellence, and new hire orientations and onboarding including senior leaders.  
Advanced experience and understanding of adult learning approaches, especially experiential learning and experienced instructional designer, with a preference for candidates with experience using Articulate 360 or similar.  
Experience working in organizational development including experience with organizational design, organizational performance, change management, organization psychology, strategy planning and execution, and application of organization key results or balanced score cards.
Consultative, including with direct reports, peers and leaders to achieve desired outcomes and applies mentoring and coaching to build confidence and knowledge.
Proven ability to work in a fast paced, stressful and highly visible environment.

Salary Information:

Who We Are:

What We Bring:

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Sr. Learning & Organizational Development Manager Full Description

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