Director - Learning and Development

Daikin-Applied; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Minnesota is seeking a Director of Learning and Development to set the vision for leadership development, employee training, onboarding and mentorship across the enterprise. Hybrid role based in Plymouth, MN, with a focus on designing scalable programs that close skill gaps and align with business priorities.

You will partner with HR and executives to fund, implement and govern programs, manage external providers, and lead a team responsible for metrics, modalities, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design, development and deployment of leadership development programs.
• 6+ years leading learning and development programs.
• Experience partnering with HR, executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategy, design, implementation, and governance of learning programs across the employee life cycle.
• Designs scalable programs including onboarding, coaching, mentorship and leadership development.
• Partners with HR, analyzes metrics, and manages external content providers.

Skills

Leadership development

Learning & development

People leadership

Program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/LD/Business or related field

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, MNWhat 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 gapsDesign 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 programsEstablishes learning organization metrics and holds the team accountable for delivering upon these measuresLeads 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 resourcesCollaborates 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 solutionsEnsures effective partnership with the HR Technology and Operations team to leverage technology and deploymentCreates and presents business cases to executive leadership for future learning opportunitiesSources, evaluates and manages external learning content providersAccountable 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 ExpectationsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:10+ years (incl 6+ years people leadership experience) experience in design, development and deployment of leadership development programs6 years leading learning & development programsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Business or related fieldPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Business or related fieldDaikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and company paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local lawTuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceThe 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-AK1Employment 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!