Director, Learning and Development & DEIB

at  Keolis Commuter Services

DESCRIPTION:

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Mid-Level Management by serving as an advisor for driving strategic efforts to retain, develop, and drive inclusion towards the maintenance of a diverse workforce
• Provide best in class people leader and employee development programming and education to grow all employees.
• Serve as a DE&I subject matter expert by giving perspective, insight, and knowledge in a consultative manner across our operations.
• Lead the overall learning and development strategies for KCS while implementing programs and KCS wide trainings.
• Ensure the success and productivity of the Employee Resource Groups and DEI committee by collaborating with ERG leads and Executive Sponsors through the ongoing expansion of programs.
• Partner with senior leadership to embed DEI principles in development opportunities, workplace practices, processes, and policies
• Assists with identifying and executing career paths and experiences by building a Career Pathway Program
• Build and implement onboarding and skill building curriculum
• Lead and manages L&D programs such as online learning, mentorship, and potential for rotation programs
• Develop and implement metrics to track, evaluate, and report on the progress of DEI and L&D objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 7 years of Learning and Development experience or related experience required
• Proven ability creating, leading, and implementing DEI strategies and messaging.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization and actively seeks to understand and empower those different perspectives and cultures.
• Understand the need to practice sensitivity to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.
• Demonstrates experience translating vision into strategy and delivering against the plan.
• Willingness to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the agency’s goals.
• Handles conflict situations effectively with minimal noise.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ability to partner with leadership to develop people to meet both their career goals and agency goals.
• Strong written and/or verbal communication skills.

• Learning and Development Manager will report into this position
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains direct reports
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.