Manager Regional Learning

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Today we operate 195 retail stores under the Albertsons, Safeway, and VONS banners. Since our early beginnings, we have catered to best serve our customers and benefit the communities in which we serve. We remain innovators today, providing curbside pickup services and micro-fulfillment centers to deliver high-quality, fresh products in a faster and more convenient way. We remain committed to helping nourish our neighbors in need through food banks and hunger relief organizations.

The Southwest Division is part of the Albertsons Companies family of stores. We believe in the power of people. Our mission is to be the leader in cultivating an inclusive workplace where every associate (employee) feels safe, valued, and inspired to unleash their full potential both personally and professionally.

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What you will be doing

The Regional Learning Manager is responsible for leading a team of learning and talent professionals that develop and manage innovative and engaging training and recruitment strategies that foster a culture of growth and development. They collaborate and partner with subject matter experts to create, maintain, and deliver programs supporting the Division and Company objectives within operations, merchandising/marketing and support functions that enhance retention, creates an engaging culture of learning and builds a strong talent pipeline for the division.

The Regional Learning Manager will report to the VP of Human Resources.

Main responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of learning and talent professionals.
• Responsible for overseeing in-person and virtual training for division associates.
• Work collaboratively with division and corporate partners to identify training needs and trends.
• Create training and development strategic and operational plans that are aligned with company goals and objectives aimed at enhancing skills and bridges competency gaps.
• Support company-wide and local division compliance delivery, communication, and policy messaging and programs.
• Responsible for working with external partners to implement division educational programs inclusive of scholarships and retail industry development programs.
• Monitor the results of existing programs and make recommendations for changes to improve the effectiveness of the programs.
• Source materials both internally and externally, when necessary, to deliver training and programs in a cost-effective and relevant manner.
• Manage any training and roll-out of new systems added to our retail or division support locations.
• Manage e-Learning compliance and partner with leaders to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations in all activities and programs.
• Maintain a keen understanding of trends, developments, and industry practices to proactively update and keep our training materials relevant and seamless.
• Partner with internal communications to create and amplify programs and celebrations via internal social media vehicles.
• Assist with projects and additional assignments as necessary.

Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications.

What we are searching for:

• Demonstrated experience as an inspirational hands-on leader with the ability to define clear vision, motivate others to achieve goals and inspire creativity.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to work with others to benchmark and implement best practices with a ‘one best way’ mentality.
• High degree of initiative; excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required to convey information effectively.
• Possesses good facilitation skills and can assist and/or deliver training programs.
• Possesses the ability to encourage, manage, influence, and train others to achieve desired results.
• Strong project/time management skills with proven success leading and managing multiple projects end to end.
• Strong team player with the ability to be flexible, self-motivated, balance multiple demands and resolve issues quickly.
• Proficient use of Social Media Tools and Microsoft Office Suite- Outlook, TEAMS, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform with a 'roll-up your sleeves' attitude, equally adept at thinking strategically and operationally.
• Ability to adapt and tailor communication style towards your audience.
• Proactive about new initiatives; not afraid to ask questions and challenge status quo
• Strong business sense with a keen ability to quickly digest new information.
• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality, setting an example for leaders and associates.
• Self-starter who can deliver results in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Proficient with data collection methods, both quantitative and qualitative.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• 5+ years progressively responsible experience in Learning & Development, Training, within an HR function, or in a consultative type of role.
• 2+ years experience in a supervisory or management role leading others.
• BA/BS in Business, HR, or related field and/or combination equivalent work experience.
• MBA or Masters in HR or related field a plus.
• Familiar with training courses and related KPIs to improve delivery and content.
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide Applicant Tracking systems and proven experience working in a results measured environment preferred.
• Experience working in and/or supporting grocery, retail, operational, and/or union environments a plus.
• Occasional travel to stores and community events across the Southwest Division required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

*Must meet the minimum requirements above in order to be considered*