Director of Training and Development

Company Information

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina, AMAROK is the Ultimate Perimeter Security solution. Our unique multi-layered perimeter security system reliably stops theft and other criminal activity by guarding our customers’ property and assets 24/7/365. More than 9,000 commercial and industrial properties across North America trust The Electric Guard Dog™ to keep their assets secure.

Summary

At AMAROK, we believe great leaders and great employees are developed intentionally. We're looking for a Director of Training & Development to lead the strategy, design, and execution of learning and leadership development programs that support our continued growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building impactful development programs while remaining closely connected to the work. You'll partner with leaders across the organization, coach and develop employees, create engaging learning experiences, and help shape the future of our training and leadership development efforts. As a key member of our Human Resources team, you'll have the opportunity to influence employee growth, leadership readiness, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness across the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of AMAROK's leadership development and training initiatives.


• Design and deliver engaging leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences.


• Partner with leaders across the organization to assess training needs and build development solutions that support business objectives.


• Create and enhance learning content, training materials, and leadership resources.


• Coach leaders and employees to strengthen leadership capabilities and performance.


• Develop programs that support leadership readiness, career growth, succession planning, and internal mobility.


• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and continuously improve learning outcomes.


• Collaborate with department-specific trainers to ensure consistent training standards and learning experiences across the organization.


• Lead and develop members of the Training & Development team through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.


• Identify opportunities to leverage learning technologies, external partners, and industry best practices.


• Drive employee engagement in learning and development programs through effective communication and innovative delivery methods.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree required.


• 3-5+ years of experience in Training & Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related field.


• Experience designing, facilitating, and implementing leadership development and training programs.


• Strong understanding of leadership development principles and adult learning methodologies.


• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.


• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Experience coaching leaders and supporting employee development initiatives.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.


• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning authoring tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPTD, CPTM, CLDP, or other senior-level Learning & Development certification.


• Experience with Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise).


• Experience with Paycom LMS or similar learning platforms.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn't a role where you'll simply oversee training from a distance. We're looking for a leader who enjoys both strategy and execution—someone who can build a vision for learning while also rolling up their sleeves to create content, facilitate programs, coach leaders, and drive results.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of learning and leadership development at AMAROK while helping employees grow, develop, and succeed.

Why AMAROK?

AMAROK has been recognized as one of South Carolina’s top companies to work for several years running. We are driven by our core values and strive to facilitate a greater sense of purpose in our career opportunities. Our leadership team is dedicated to providing a work environment that is collaborative and fun with a healthy work / life balance.

A generous benefits package is offered to all full-time employees:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)


• Matching 401K retirement plan


• FSA & HSA Account


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Short & Long-term disability


• Life Insurance


• Career advancement


• Generous PTO


• Annual merit bonus

Base Compensation Range: $125,000-$140,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on competitive market data, experience, skillset and geographical location.

AMAROK is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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