Associate Director, Learning and Development - Fluent in English and German -

at  CSL Behring

In this position, you will be creating and implementing business function learning strategies in close collaboration with the Director, L&D, and leading, developing, executing and measuring development solutions that drive learning outcomes and strengthen CSL’s ability to attract, develop and retain the best talent.
You will be responsible for contributing to or leading global projects in the L&D global portfolio as well as delivery of learning solutions.
Solutions will focus on critical knowledge and skills required for leadership development, managerial development, and employee development linked to CSL’s strategy, business function strategies and CSL’s Values.
This position has an approximate 50% remit to implement business function learning strategies and solutions that drive talent outcomes for client groups, a 25% remit to contribute to or lead projects within the global TD portfolio, and a 25% remit to facilitate learning for key talent segments. The person in this role will partner closely with the L&D Directors, the Global Learning team, senior business leaders, and site HR Business Partners to ensure that strategic talent development needs of client groups are met.
Essential to this responsibility is the ability to forge strong partnerships and collaborate well with business and HR leaders in order to understand, prioritize and address talent development needs that forward strategic workforce plans.

BACKGROUND EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field of business is required. Degree in a human resource, organization development, or I/O psychology is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in talent management and learning/development positions
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience consulting with business clients to define learning strategies and solutions that address talent gaps.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience leading global/regional learning initiatives or projects
• Deep knowledge of leadership, management and employee development strategies and contemporary practices and technologies
• Extensive program design and delivery experience in multiple topics and geographies
• Experience and related certifications in talent assessment tools (e.g. Insights, Hogan, 360° feedback)
• Capable of working in a global matrix and influencing organizational outcomes without direct authority
• Leadership and delivery of large-scale, business specific L&D initiatives
• Excellent consulting and client relations skills, and ability to influence without authority.
• Fluent in English and German

• Ensure that client learning solutions are aligned with global programs and address strategic workforce plans and succession management objectives.
• Work closely with the Global Learning team to design, develop, and deliver and measure programs within assigned areas of the global Talent Development portfolio.
• Build solutions that strengthen CSL’s capabilities in core areas such as, Leadership Development, Management/Supervisory Development, Employee Development, Digital Learning, and Diversity & Inclusion.
• Provide in person and virtual facilitation and delivery of L&D learning programs and solutions. Ensure that the programs and solutions offered meet identified development needs and adhere to all local country regulations and requirements.
• Collaborate with client leaders, site HR Business Partners, and the Talent Planning team to provide and monitor development for Key Talent on succession plans within client groups.
• Ensure global career and individual development planning expectations are met and global tools and resources are being used throughout client groups to support career progression.
• Ensure execution of CSL’s global onboarding program within client groups to properly integrate people into CSL. Supplement global program content with additional client or site content as needed. Partner with site HR Business Partners and Executive Talent Acquisition to ensure CSL’s Executive Onboarding program is delivered to new senior leaders within client groups.
• Partner with site HR Business Partners and client leaders to ensure execution of mentoring programs and leadership assessment initiatives within client groups.
• Ensure site HR Business Partners and other key stakeholders have excellent knowledge of existing development resources to support Leadership, Management, Employee and Key Talent development, including knowledge of L&D related processes.
• Manage projects, vendors and budgets within areas of responsibility; provides vendor recommendations.