Associate Manager, Compliance Training

Darden; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden in Orlando seeks an Associate Manager, Compliance Training to ensure all team members understand and apply legal requirements relevant to their roles.

You will implement training programs, track metrics, analyze effectiveness, and collaborate with brand and functional teams to close gaps, while fostering an ethical culture.

This role emphasizes LMS governance, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement of compliance training across restaurant and retail operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, legal studies, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in ethics/compliance, HR, or legal roles.
• Strong program and process management skills.
• Experience analyzing legal requirements and compliance standards.
• Ability to prioritize and handle high-volume work.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with data tools (Excel, BI).

Responsibilities

• Develop and update compliance training materials and modules.
• Partner with SMEs to review training requirements for restaurant and RSC teams.
• Serve as SME for LMS administration and learner management.
• Track and report compliance training metrics and dashboards.
• Identify gaps and improvements through audits and assessments.
• Communicate training calendars and raise awareness of compliance importance.
• Foster a culture of ethics and integrity across the organization.

Skills

Ethics & Compliance

Program Management

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Policy Implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

BI

Job description

The Associate Manager, Compliance Training, plays a crucial role in ensuring that all team members are trained on relevant legal requirements for their positions. This role involves implementing compliance training requirements, tracking compliance metrics, analyzing training effectiveness, and fostering a culture of ethical behavior. The Associate Manager, Compliance Training, collaborates with various partners across the organization to achieve these training objectives.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ensure training materials, including presentations, e-learning modules, and written materials, effectively communicate and educate team members on compliance topics. (ex. Recommitment training, Responsible Alcohol Service, Preventing Discrimination & Harassment, etc.)
• Partner with subject matter experts to regularly review and update ongoing compliance training requirements for restaurant and RSC team members.
• Serve as an SME for LMS administration, including configuring and deploying compliance training, managing learner assignments, providing technical support, and resolving service desk inquiries.

Tracking And Reporting

• Track legal requirements and best practices to ensure compliance training materials remain current and effective.
• Maintain a system/dashboard for tracking team member compliance training completion.
• Generate and analyze compliance training metrics, providing regular updates on the status of compliance training initiatives and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide support to brand teams for assigning and tracking compliance retraining as needed.

Audits And Assessments

• Conduct periodic assessments of the effectiveness of compliance training programs and provide strategies to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with brand and functional teams to evaluate compliance training needs and identify any compliance training gaps and emerging issues.
• Assess various compliance metrics and data to identify areas to strengthen the compliance health of the organization.

Communication And Awareness

• Own and maintain a compliance training calendar for brands and RSC, ensuring compliance with training requirements, delivery, and reporting for recurring and new trainings.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to raise awareness of the importance of compliance training.
• Foster a culture of ethics and integrity by promoting the value of compliance within the organization.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, legal studies, business, or related discipline

Required Technical Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in ethics and compliance, human resources, or legal role that includes:
• Strong program and process management experience
• Analyzing legal requirements and compliance standards
• Assessing and implementing initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage high-volume work
• Excellent analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Analyzing data leveraging database tools (e.g. Excel, BI)
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills And Experience

• A passion for delivering outstanding service
• Working knowledge of restaurant or retail operations
• CCEP, PMP, or other relevant certification a plus
• Experience with LMS administration and configuration