Senior Partner, Learning & Development at Spencer's

Overview

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: 'Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!' and 'So Much Fun It's Scary!'

At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

We seek a highly skilled and creative Senior Partner, Learning & Development, to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and facilitate training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of our associates. This role requires a strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and effective training methodologies.

• Design and Development:
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training requirements
• Develop comprehensive training programs, including course outlines, materials, and assessments
• Utilize various instructional design models and methodologies to create engaging and effective training content
• Incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, infographics, and interactive activities to enhance learning experiences
• Facilitation:
• Deliver training sessions using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, such as in-person workshops, virtual classrooms, and e-learning modules
• Engage participants through interactive and participatory training methods
• Adapt training delivery to accommodate different learning styles and needs
• Provide coaching and support to participants to successfully apply learned skills
• Evaluation and Improvement:
• Continuously improve training content and delivery methods based on feedback and emerging trends
• Stay updated with the latest training and instructional design developments to ensure best practices
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop relevant training content
• Work cross-functionally with the other Learning & Development team members to develop relevant training content

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field or five plus years in Learning and Development
• Proven experience in designing and facilitating training programs
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency in using training software and tools (e.g., Articulate, InDesign, or similar e-learning authoring tools)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines