Director of Learning & Development

at  Huda Beauty

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!
Summary: Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent at Huda Beauty, the Learning & Development Director will spearhead the creation and implementation of a robust L&D department and framework. This includes designing comprehensive talent development strategies, conducting thorough learning needs analysis, and integrating psychometric testing to optimize individual and organizational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic roadmap and implementation plan for establishing the L&D department.
• Establish efficient processes, systems and governance frameworks to manage L&D initiative effectively.
• Conduct comprehensive talent assessments and learning needs analysis to identify skills gaps and development priorities.
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with business goals and individual career development plans.
• Integrate best practices in adult learning principles and assessment tools, including psychometric testing, and competency frameworks, to inform talent development and succession planning initiatives.
• Create and deliver a range of learning initiatives including leadership development, technical training, and soft skills workshops.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and external consultants to develop engaging learning content that meet diverse learning needs.
• Ensure learning programs are engaging, relevant, accessible and scalable, to meet the needs of a diverse workforce across different departments and geographies.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness and impact of L&D programs.
• Conduct regular evaluations and gather feedback to continuously improve learning experiences and outcomes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations and best practices in learning technologies and methodologies to enhance program effectiveness.
• Build strong partnerships with department heads and senior leaders to align L&D initiatives with business objectives.
• Champion a learning mindset across the organization, promoting a culture of continuous development and knowledge sharing.
• Implement and manage learning management systems (LMS) and other technologies to streamline and enhance the learning experience.
• Develop and oversee mentorship and coaching programs to support employee development and career growth.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the company’s values and contribute positively to the organizational culture.
• Oversee the creation and management of Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for employees, ensuring alignment with career development goals and business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of 10+ years in designing and implementing L&D strategies within a fast-paced and evolving organization, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of psychometric testing, competency frameworks, and adult learning principles.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Master’s degree in organizational development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Develop a strategic roadmap and implementation plan for establishing the L&D department.
• Establish efficient processes, systems and governance frameworks to manage L&D initiative effectively.
• Conduct comprehensive talent assessments and learning needs analysis to identify skills gaps and development priorities.
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with business goals and individual career development plans.
• Integrate best practices in adult learning principles and assessment tools, including psychometric testing, and competency frameworks, to inform talent development and succession planning initiatives.
• Create and deliver a range of learning initiatives including leadership development, technical training, and soft skills workshops.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and external consultants to develop engaging learning content that meet diverse learning needs.
• Ensure learning programs are engaging, relevant, accessible and scalable, to meet the needs of a diverse workforce across different departments and geographies.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness and impact of L&D programs.
• Conduct regular evaluations and gather feedback to continuously improve learning experiences and outcomes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations and best practices in learning technologies and methodologies to enhance program effectiveness.
• Build strong partnerships with department heads and senior leaders to align L&D initiatives with business objectives.
• Champion a learning mindset across the organization, promoting a culture of continuous development and knowledge sharing.
• Implement and manage learning management systems (LMS) and other technologies to streamline and enhance the learning experience.
• Develop and oversee mentorship and coaching programs to support employee development and career growth.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the company’s values and contribute positively to the organizational culture.
• Oversee the creation and management of Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for employees, ensuring alignment with career development goals and business objectives