Director Learning

Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.

We are Sustainability in Action — our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.

Why choose Republic?

Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:

• We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
• We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
• We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
• We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
• We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

This position is based at our headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. The role will be requred to be onsite 4-days per week, with the option of working remote 1-day per week.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Learning is responsible for organization-wide prioritization of needs and resources to meet critical learning needs for all populations. This position will work closely with senior leadership to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and growth. This position will build high-impact learning experiences focused on enabling ongoing growth and development for every employee. The successful leader serves as a strategic partner in a highly visible and influential role, first seeking to understand business needs and then quickly building highly productive and impactful learning solutions.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight for company-wide learning offerings (including learning delivered outside of the learning team) to ensure a common framework and consistency in approach across the organization

• Responsible for the company-wide learning menu, a clear set of learning opportunities available at every level throughout the organization, including general skills and functional/technical skills

• Ensure ongoing review of company-wide learning menu, including identification of gaps and development of new offerings

• Partner directly with executives to understand large-scale learning priorities, leverage learning team to resource and deliver accordingly

• Ensure ongoing communication with executives regarding progress, completion, and outcomes of large-scale learning priorities

• Drive communication plan to the organization to bring awareness to all learning offerings. Ensure all leaders are aware of offerings to support employees.

• Responsible for tracking and proactively reporting on learning priorities, KPIs and relevant learning data that demonstrates consistent alignment with support for organizational priorities

• Provide oversight for the LMS (Learning Management System); partner with HR Operations on system updates, revisions, etc.

• Overall responsibility for completion and tracking of all learning activities in Workday (courses delivered by any group throughout the organization)

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, promoting opportunities for career growth within the organization

• Partner with I/D to ensure inclusivity of all learnings in content, approach and delivery

• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, concepts, and techniques for delivering high quality learning to diverse audiences

• Manage learning budget and resources efficiently

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with demonstrated ability to solve complex and ambiguous business problems leveraging data analysis and modeling

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels, with the ability to create, interpret and summarize data to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneously

• Experience leading cross-disciplinary, cross-functional projects to drive business process change affecting multiple business units

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong understanding of adult learning theories, delivery models, and best practices in learning

• Knowledge and experience in strategic succession planning

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire audiences

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, or talent management.

• Proven ability to create and implement impactful development solutions in a complex organization.

• Experience with leading functions through significant enterprise transformation efforts.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.