HR Manager - Learning & Organization Development (LOD)

As the Learning and Organization Development (LOD) Manager, you will contribute to LOD's core services by assisting the Senior HR LOD Manager with managerial tasks and overseeing council-wide training opportunities and critical training initiatives. Your specific responsibilities will include the following areas:

• Leadership and Supervision: Guide and develop the LOD training team. Act as primary leader in the Senior Manager's absence.
• Program Oversight: Oversee key training initiatives like Leadership Academy, New Employee Orientation, and Onboarding, ensuring goal alignment.
• Training Development: Manage the creation and delivery of instructor-led training (ILT) and virtual instructor-led training (VILT) certificate programs through the Learning Institute, focusing on innovation, engagement, and accessibility. Identify skill gaps and oversee the creation of diverse, engaging training methods for growth.
• LMS & eLearning: Oversee the Learning Management System and develop accessible eLearning content.
• Vendor/Budget Management: Handle vendor contracts and budgets for cost-effective training programs.
• Evaluation and Metrics: Measure training impact and recommend improvements using data-driven insights to ensure high engagement and performance.
• Collaboration: Align training with HR strategies and lead special projects. Work closely with department heads to identify training needs and opportunities.
• Compliance: Ensure programs are inclusive, compliant, and follow best practices.

Any of the following combinations of education and experience totaling 10 years, three years of which include supervising staff or leading a team.

Education: degree in Human Resources/Training & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Psychology, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, OR high school diploma/GED

• High school diploma/GED with ten years of experience
• Associate degree with eight years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with six years of experience
• Master's degree with four years of experience

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams to achieve results.
• Strong proficiency in project management, administrative, and planning skills.
• Expertise in LMS platforms and e-learning tools.
• Strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office, that is, be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced skills in analyzing workforce metrics and evaluating outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of best practices in adult learning and training effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience with multicultural workforce needs.

• Ability to foster team collaboration, communication, and empowerment.
• Skill in developing engaging and effective formal training and development programs.
• Skill in negotiating with and managing external training vendors and consultants when needed
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and modules while ensuring schedule and on-budget delivery - the ability to work to set objectives and agreed timescales.
• Knowledge of workforce growth strategies and organizational change initiatives.
• Skill in addressing diverse needs and promoting inclusivity.
• Ability to guide teams through transitions with adaptability and resilience.
• Exceptional communication skills for presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to perform assessments and recommend evidence-based solutions.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage employees to develop skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Union/Grade: Non-Represented / Pay Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office setting and may require travel from the primary work site to other sites.

What steps does the recruitment process involve:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct an (in-person) structured panel interview.
4. We require candidates to take an (in-person) Leadership Assessment if they move on to the selection interview.
5 . We conduct an (in-person) selection interview.
6. Finalist(s) meet with Senior HR Manager for 1x1 (in-person) interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check verifying education, employment, and criminal history. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they relate to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is a supervisory or management job and is in the Human Resources department.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.