at Information Resources, Inc DBA Circana Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Let's be unstoppable together!Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We are a recognized leader in equality and have consistent year-over-year increases in client satisfaction and business growth. Circana also offers flexible time off and a hybrid work environment. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.
Position Overview
At our combined company of both IRI and NPD, we deliver growth to clients based on big data. Our predictive analytics and forward-thinking insights help CPG, OTC health care, general merchandisers, retailers, and media companies remain relentlessly relevant, capture marketing share, connect with consumers, and deliver market-leading growth. The convergence of our proprietary, on-demand cloud-based technology and our client-focused colleagues leads to a seismic shift in drivers of success in all industries.
For our colleagues, we focus on the moments that matter. From meaningful work and impact to continuous improvement, we challenge ourselves to grow both professionally and personally. You'll feel a true sense of connection and purpose in your work and will craft the direction of your career in a highly personalized way. No matter the department you join, you'll find yourself constantly growing and developing the skills of the future to deliver client growth. We believe in the undeniable strength that diverse people, culture, thought and skill bring to our business, our clients, our people and our communities. We are committed to nurturing a dynamic culture that embraces and celebrates openness, collaboration, creativity, equity, inclusivity and growth for all.
What will I be doing?
The company's Talent Team Members are strategic advisors to our business, strengthening the company by recruiting and growing the best talent in the industry to build a diverse and inclusive team and culture. We are seeking a Head of Learning & Talent Management who will support the ongoing growth and development of our global employees. This is an opportunity to lead a team to develop, execute, and continuously evolve a comprehensive and globally integrated learning strategy that drives high performance and elevates the employee experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop a clear and meaningful long- and short-term learning strategy that supports the company's culture of continuous learning, ensuring that company-wide, business vertical, and individual development needs are represented and supported.
- Lead a team of learning and development professionals to deliver exceptional learning outcomes, continuously build the capabilities of the team to drive greater impact each year.
- Assess the company's learning and development needs across multiple levels and locations, identify, recommend, and implement solutions to build skills across our business.
- Lead the implementation of a new LMS, designing the system to elevate the employee learning experience and migrating heritage employees to one system. Partner with HR Information Systems, HR Operations, and IT to manage integrations, reporting, and analytics required to provide updated data on learning participation.
- Build a portfolio of external partnerships to meet various needs, consult with the business to bring recommendations and proposed content. Manage all aspects of the relationships, from contracting to implementation.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to identify learning strategies, recommend best practices, and implement plans and resources that support skill development.
- Manage the marketing, communication, and change management related to learning and development offerings.
- Bring expertise in content curation for a variety of learning needs, partnering with stakeholders in Diversity & Inclusion, IT security, and compliance.
- Manage day-to-day inquiries from the business on learning goals, learning offerings, and other educational programs.
Requirements
- 8+ years of Learning and Development experience, with at least 2+ years in a learning and development leadership position in a geographically dispersed company (Professional Services or Technology experience beneficial)
- 5+ years of people management experience
- Deep knowledge of current learning management practices, industry trends, digital learning platforms and best practices.
- Excellent creative and strategic thinking skills, with demonstrated success in implementing innovating learning technologies and solutions across multiple areas.
- Experience overseeing learning management systems (LMS) & managing external learning content providers.
- Expert ability to evaluate, prioritize, escalate, and problem solve with stakeholders and cross-functional partners across multiple locations and cultures.
- Authentic, inspiring, hands-on leadership with the ability to align people and plans to bring a vision to reality.
- Experience in delivering high quality written and verbal communications, can ideate and translate ideas and data in concise and meaningful ways engage key stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to synthesize high-level information into action plans.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills. Invests in and nurtures relationships to achieve results by being a great listener, asking the right questions, and navigating complex internal and external relationships with calmness and confidence.
Circana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
