Senior Specialist, Learning and Talent Development (Americas) - Immediate Start

WSAudiology is a global leader in the hearing aid industry. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

Our portfolio of technologies spans the full spectrum of hearing care, from distinct hearing brands and digital platforms to managed care, hearing centers and diagnostics locations.

Summary:

As a Learning & Talent Development Sr. Specialist, you will play a vital role in advancing our learning and talent development initiatives across all functions in our Americas region. You will use your L&TD subject matter expertise as you work closely with HR and business leadership and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies that enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and overall organizational effectiveness. You will report to the Sr. Manager of Learning & Talent Development – Americas.

Learning:

• Manage Americas Leadership Development Programs autonomously with minimal manager oversight including annual budgeting, selection and recruitment of participants, communications, planning, vendor management, and analyzing and reporting outcomes / program effectiveness
• Indirectly manage and coach less experienced HR team members with the potential to formally manage within 1-2 years
• Conduct learning needs assessments, assess WSA’s existing learning tools, platforms, and technologies, and deploy blended (70-20-10) solutions to address gaps
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to learning and development activities
• Collect and analyze relevant data to assess the impact of learning and talent development initiatives
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in learning and talent development to ensure programs remain current and relevant

Talent Development:

• Prepare and conduct annual Americas Talent Reviews and Succession Plans with the Leadership Team, as needed
• Build strategic partnership with the Global Talent Development Team to deliver on the Global Talent Strategy
• Drive WSA Global Talent Programs (e.g., Hogan 360, Insights Discovery, Psychological Safety, etc.) adoption in the Americas including vendor management, facilitation, coaching, and train-the-trainer 
• Oversee the Insights Discovery strategy and rollout across the Americas, aligning local and global strategies, acting as the primary point of contact for all Americas’ practitioners and the Global L&TD Team
• Partner with Head of Communications – Americas on a communication plan for Learning & Talent Development initiatives and strategy

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of professional experience, with 5+ years of proven experience in learning and/or talent development, preferably in a global organization.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, Change Management or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Certification in relevant HR, learning, or talent development is a plus
• Technical Experience: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, SharePoint, Teams (MS Power Platform a bonus), Human Capital Management and Learning Experience Platforms, and LinkedIn Learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable speaking in front of a C-Suite level audience
• Proficiency in HR metrics, creating dashboards, and telling a story through data analytics
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global environment, communicating across international cultural contexts
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective learning experiences for diverse audiences
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and insights to inform decision-making
• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices
• Takes initiative and is adaptable as priorities shift
• A continuous learner who stays informed about our competitive hearing solutions talent landscape and emerging talent trends, technology, and industry best practices

The Company provides equal opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration not related to the person’s ability to do the job or otherwise made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.