Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development - Davidson Hospitality Group

As the Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development, you will drive the growth and success of our team members and organization by leading the design and implementation of transformative talent management programs. Your leadership will be pivotal in enhancing performance, developing future leaders, and creating an exceptional employee experience. Your expertise in talent management, project management, leadership, and innovative training design will ensure our teams are equipped to excel. Join us in cultivating a dynamic and growth-focused workplace where every team member can thrive.

This is a remote position with travel obligations. 

 Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and implement a long-term vision for talent management that aligns with organizational goals.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of HR professionals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Change Management: Expertise in leading and managing organizational change, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
• Cultural Competence: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex HR challenges with innovative solutions.

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent management strategies that align with the company’s business objectives.
• Lead leadership development programs to identify and nurture future leaders within the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to assess and address organizational talent needs and gaps.
• Create a comprehensive learning strategy to bridge performance, capability, or succession gaps.
• Develop and execute retention strategies focused on team member engagement, satisfaction, and career development.
• Oversee the administration of employee listening tools and engagement surveys, including data analysis and reporting.
• Design and implement onboarding strategies tailored to various roles, reducing ramp time and improving new hire performance.
• Manage performance management systems, ensuring goal alignment with company objectives and promoting continuous improvement.
• Support and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into all aspects of talent management.
• Oversee succession planning processes to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for key roles.
• Provide strategic direction for training and development programs to enhance team member skills and competencies.
• Develop and maintain competency models for various organizational roles.
• Collaborate with HR and departmental leaders to design and implement workforce planning strategies.
• Monitor and analyze talent metrics, offering insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations in talent management processes.
• Distribute monthly learning reports, ensuring proactive efforts by property leaders to maintain team member certifications and compliance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent-related matters, providing expert guidance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of talent management professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the administration of Workday’s Talent Optimization, People Analytics, and Workday Help Center modules.
• Manage the organization’s learning management system, Litmos, and oversee its maintenance.
• Lead the development and implementation of learning curriculum for the annual General Manager leadership summit.
• Stay informed about innovative and emerging talent practices to ensure the organization delivers a best-in-class team member experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in human resources, with a focus on talent management, organizational development, or a related area.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a senior HR or talent management role, preferably within the hospitality or service industry.
• Proven success in designing and implementing effective talent management strategies and programs.
• Experience leading largescale change management initiatives and organizational transformations.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, technologies, organizational learning, performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.