Senior People Development Partner

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Professional 310

Pay Range: $91,000.00 - $136,400.00

Job Description

The Senior People Development Partner delivers development opportunities and consultation to enhance competencies and effectiveness to a variety of audiences. This role contributes to analyzing, designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating learning and performance improvement solutions to close performance and skill gaps. This role is responsible for learners' success in achieving learning objectives and provides data-driven results. This role may partner with and facilitate highly confidential talent management activities. The Senior People Development Partner is a resource for development and an advocate for success, enabling organizational results generated through learning and performance improvement solutions.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with organizational leaders and Business Partners to identify development needs for individual and team learning that align with organizational goals.

• Takes ownership of the relationship with organizations that People Development serves.

• Designs and delivers a variety of engaging learning experiences using blended learning approaches, including in-person and virtual workshops, coaching, and eLearning modules.

• Collaborates with others, including learning design and organizational leaders, to develop, implement and influence learning and development solutions that equip leaders, faculty, and/or staff with the mindsets, skills, abilities, and knowledge they need to be successful.

• Provides effective coaching and consulting for leaders, faculty and/or staff.

• Provides effective, productive feedback to participants and organizational leadership throughout the learning and talent development journey.

• Develops and implements development programs to equip leaders, faculty and/or staff with the mindsets, skills, abilities, and knowledge they need to be successful.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of learning and development programs and measures their impact on individual and organizational performance.

• Stays current on emerging trends and best practices in learning and development.

• Collaborates effectively across relevant functions to deliver learning and development solutions.

• Engages in creative problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.

• Works to achieve operational targets within job areas impacting department or function results, as well as helping key stakeholders achieve their key results.

• Regularly reports to key stakeholders on results and shares learning trends to help leaders make data-driven decisions for their employees.

• Responsible for employing adjustments or recommended enhancements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve the job area’s effectiveness while leveraging a systems-thinking approach.

• Promotes and drives usage of People Development solutions

• Understands the fiscal impact of projects, resources, and materials used in learning and development.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a growth mindset and high emotional intelligence in all aspects of work

• Consistently demonstrates Leadership Principles and Cultural Beliefs in all aspects of the role

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in all situations Capacity to present topics and information and facilitate learning and discussions in a dynamic, engaging, and effective way. This includes knowledge of virtual learning technology, facilitation methods, and adult learning theory

• Ability to lead and influence others, resulting in impactful contributions to the organization• Design and develop engaging learning materials aligning with adult learning principles

• Ability to affectively coach leaders and employees

• Experience handling high-stress situations with composure and effectiveness, and a proven track record of delivering high quality work under tight timelines• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on teamwork.

• Ability to collaborate creatively with colleagues inside and outside People Development in a deadline-driven environment

• Works effectively in cross-functional teams

• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to step in and assume additional responsibilities as assigned

• An understanding and appreciation of the competency/skill-based education model. This may include subject matter expertise relevant to projects and initiatives as required.

• Demonstrates a creative mindset and self-motivation for recommending new initiatives

• Attention to detail in keeping development materials updated and effective in order, flow, and learning curve• Broad knowledge of project management

• Skills in planning, organizing, and self-management required with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages

• Ability to measure effectiveness of learning solutions and programs combined with a willingness to be innovative and take risks that promote successful learning outcomes and contribute to university Key Results• Proficient use of technology platforms related to the role

• Knowledge and application of distance-learning and adult-learning principles.• Broad knowledge of project management

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Adult Education, or closely related field.

Experience

• 5 years of related experience teaching adult students in a higher education setting OR developing employees in a corporate setting.

• Previous experience in application of distance-learning and adult-learning principles

• Experience in creating course content, curriculum development, and measuring learning effectiveness

• Experience in key stakeholder management and engaging with stakeholder expectations

• Experience conducting needs analysis for best possible outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• 7 years of related experience specifically in adult higher ed or corporate employee development

• 3 years of experience in higher education

• Experience with learning and course authoring software.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.