Associate Director, Learning - Los Angeles, United States - Dr. Squatch

Description

Job Description

Why We Exist and What We Do:

At Dr. Squatch ), we're raising the bar on men's personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We're on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier

About the Role:

The Associate Director, Learning & Development, is responsible for developing, implementing, and innovating processes for learning & development, training, and other HR programs, with a strong focus on strategic alignment and future needs. An ideal candidate would have an analytical approach to L&D, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that propel the organization's strategic direction. This role works cross-functionally within the People & Culture team and throughout the organization, engaging with employees at all levels. We are looking for someone with experience in hyper-growth environments who can anticipate needs, proactively develop solutions, and consistently move beyond reactive measures.

This role will report to the Chief People Officer.

This is a full-time hybrid role with company benefits based out of Squatch HQ in Marina del Rey, CA, with occasional trips to Dr. Squatch Bricc City in Brea, CA.

The anticipated base compensation for this role will be $100,000 to $150,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Drive the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive L&D program, aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Tailor programs for specific learning needs of employees at varied levels and in varied positions.
• Demonstrate the measurable impact of L&D programs on employee performance, retention, and talent development.
• Lead and develop innovative L&D practices, identifying and implementing cutting-edge learning technologies and methodologies, in line with Company values.
• Collaborate strategically with the Talent team to design and implement attraction, engagement, and development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative environment within the People & Culture department and build effective partnerships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Drive successful implementation of L&D programs and initiatives through effective change management strategies.
• Develop and deliver impactful training programs across various formats, including in-person workshops, online courses, and coaching.
• Conduct follow-up surveys to evaluate and measure the results of training programs, modifying them as needed to ensure effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary P&C contact for the buildout of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Act as an advisor on and owner of, various HR tech stack tools Manage the L&D budget and allocate resources effectively to support strategic initiatives.
• Other duties and necessary and assigned.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources (HR), Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, and/or other related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in a role focused on Learning & Development, Training, or related field is required
• HR or L&D certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CPLP preferred
• Excellent communicator with experience supporting several stakeholders and presenting to executives
• Strong ability to create and present information in a concise, meaningful way that resonates with leadership and employees at all levels
• Experience working in a fast-paced and hyper-growth environment with the ability to anticipate needs and take a proactive approach
• Interest in health and wellness, personal care, CPG, and/or eCommerce industries is a plus
• Experience working in a manufacturing company is highly preferred
• Someone who gets things done on a strict timeline without perfect resources, is innovative, and works with a sense of urgency
• Someone who is passionate and excited about the L&D space, has high standards, takes ownership, and is invested in the outcome
• Someone who proactively helps others, stays positive, and has a good sense of humor

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Who We Are:

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @ Squatch:

We firmly believe that Team Squatch is a place for everyone and we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer who is committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by federal or state law. We embrace differences and are building a company and culture that is represented by a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, life experiences, and skills.

For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.

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Unsolicited Resume Policy. Dr. Squatch ("DRSQ") employs an internal Talent Acquisition department. Exceptionally, DRSQ may choose to supplement that internal team with support from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and/or recruiting agencies ("Agency"). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact DRSQ employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. DRSQ's Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers.

To protect the interests of all parties, Dr. Squatch will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to DRSQ, including unsolicited resumes sent to a DRSQ email address or mailing address, directly to DRSQ employees, or to DRSQ's resume database will be considered property of Dr. Squatch.

DRSQ will not pay a placement, service or other fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. This also includes partial resumes, LinkedIn profiles, general candidate profiles, and/or candidate details or information. DRSQ will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

DRSQ's Talent Acquisition team must provide advance written approval to an Agency to submit resumes and/or profiles for a specific job-opening, and the approval must be in conjunction with a valid fully executed staffing, placement or other service agreement. DRSQ will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a fully executed agreement in place prior to submission, receipt and placement of candidates.