Manage the strategy and execution of employee engagement and training and development efforts. Ensure that activities align with values and strategy and drive organizational performance. Supervisory responsibility for a Learning & Development Specialist.Oversee the portfolio of development and training opportunities for ~800 Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) employees. This includes influencing the employee experience and development from onboarding through entire employee life cycle. Work closely with department heads and executive leadership team to determine training gaps and prioritization of developmental goalsServe on HR Leadership Team and represents the department on committees and company-wide task forces, including Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Wellness Committee, Training Task Force, and Work from Home Task ForceConduct exit interviews and analyze data to continuously improve the employee experienceConduct focus groups and surveys to elicit actionable feedback to enhance employee support programs including total rewards/benefits, flexible work arrangements and psychological safetySupport an 'emerging leaders' development program which includes preparing individuals for supervisory roles through a curriculum of trainings, mentoring and experiencesDeveloping organization wide manager competencies training focusing on strategic, tactical and soft skill leadership best practicesLaunched companywide two-part Implicit Bias training including interactive modules, assessments and small group discussionsCreated and launched company-wide Mental Health & Wellness campaigns which included weekly content for employees and family membersLed efforts in the launch of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including creation of charter, communication plan and identifying executive sponsorship

Manager for EMERGE - a three-year early career rotational leadership development program comprised of 150 participants spanning ten functional areas (Analytics, Customer Support Services, Engineering, Finance, Global Sourcing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Supply Chain/Distribution Operations)Supervise two Program Managers and dotted-line supervision to a shared support specialistProvide strategic oversight for program growth and expansionCoach participants through quarterly 1:1’s, performance management, graduation support and ad hoc meetingsPlan and execute three developmental workshops per year for 150 participantsEvaluate, select, and manage learning vendors and vendor contractsWork with HR Business Partners and Talent Management leaders to participate in talent review and succession planning activities and socialize profiles of EMERGE graduatesHeavy partnership with Centers of Excellence including Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, and Training & Development to align program offerings and support Interim Program Manager for LEAD - Management responsibility for LEAD, a Manager level hi-po development program. 9-month experience with cohort of 45 participants (domestic and international). Collaborate with vendor partner, the Center for Creative Leadership and in-house teams to develop curriculum and experiences, including experiential assignments, case studies, interaction with senior executives, and mentoringStretch assignments: Organizational Effectiveness team (culture revamp, focus groups, coaching and facilitation) and broader Talent Management team (global performance management design and execution, Mercer IPE project)

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