Director - Learning and Development

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a Director of Learning and Development to lead non-technical, leadership-focused learning initiatives across the organization.

The role drives onboarding, mentorship, and employee development strategies with a strong partnership across HR and executive leadership. The position emphasizes scalable programs, metrics-based governance, and innovative modalities to accelerate career growth and business impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in design, development and deployment of leadership development programs.
• 6 years leading learning & development programs.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategy, design, implementation, evaluation and governance of leadership and employee development across the employee lifecycle.
• Implement solutions aligned with business priorities to close skill and capability gaps.
• Design and deploy scalable L&D programs: onboarding, on-the-job training, rotations, coaching, mentorship and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Learning strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Metrics & governance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is hiring a Director, Learning and Development! This highly visible position oversees all aspects of non-technical learning and development (Leadership Development, Employee Training, Onboarding, and Mentorship). This leader will establish comprehensive employee and leadership development strategies which leverage traditional, non-traditional and modern, just-in-time approaches to learning, which will enable all employees to further develop in their current positions and better prepare for future opportunities. Success in this role will require demonstrated partnership with our HR organization, executive leadership, and leaders from other Daikin organizations in North America. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Leads the strategy, assessment, design, implementation evaluation and governance of learning that supports the development of all employees, both leadership and individual contributors, throughout the entire employee experience and at all stages of one's career.
• Implements solutions that are aligned with business priorities and addresses known skill and capability gaps.
• Design and deploy holistic and scalable learning and development programs and resources to enhance skills, capabilities and career mobility across the organization, including corporate onboarding, on-the-job training, job rotational programs, high potential programs, coaching, assessment, mentorship programs, and leadership development programs.
• Establishes learning organization metrics and holds the team accountable for delivering upon these measures.
• Leads the effort to incorporate a variety of learning modalities into the organization, including Pathway, Virtual Reality, Micro-learning, Instructor Led, on-the-job, peer learning, simulations, and self-directed development resources.
• Collaborates with others in HR to align on key organizational skills needs and to deliver on key strategies and partners with other Daikin entities to deliver cross-business learning solutions.
• Ensures effective partnership with the HR Technology and Operations team to leverage technology and deployment.
• Creates and presents business cases to executive leadership for future learning opportunities.
• Sources, evaluates and manages external learning content providers.
• Accountable for L&D budget and selecting, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance managing direct reports while adhering to the principals of DAA's PCM behaviors and Leadership Expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years (incl 6+ years people leadership experience) experience in design, development and deployment of leadership development programs
• 6 years leading learning & development programs
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Business or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Business or related field

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical pay rate for the position ranges from $113,800 to 193,900 + 20% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position(s) fall. Individual hourly pay rate will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

#LI-AK1 Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law.

Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we've proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you'll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.