Learning and Development Manager

Meriplex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriplex is seeking a forward-thinking Learning & Development Manager to lead talent development programs and enhance the employee experience. This role will involve building frameworks for leadership development, managing performance, and ensuring alignment with company values. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in L&D and a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Learning & Development.
• Demonstrated success building scalable development programs.
• Strong understanding of performance management and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve talent assessment and development strategy.
• Design and launch a high-potential development program.
• Oversee new hire training and improve onboarding experiences.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Mindset

Job description

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Description

Meriplex is looking for a forward-thinking Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to build and lead talent development programs that empower our people to grow, thrive, and lead. This role will be instrumental in shaping the employee experience across the full talent lifecycle—from onboarding to leadership succession—while ensuring alignment with our company’s vision and values. As a strategic partner to HR, business leaders, and internal communications, you will design and deliver scalable frameworks that elevate performance, engagement, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve our talent assessment and development strategy, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline and clear growth pathways for employees.
• Build and implement a succession planning framework to proactively identify and develop internal talent for key roles.
• Design and launch a high-potential (HiPo) development program to accelerate the readiness of emerging leaders.
• Create and maintain career paths and growth maps across functions, in partnership with leaders and HR.
• Develop a robust set of leadership competencies and behavioral frameworks to guide leadership development and performance expectations at all levels.
• Refine and expand our internship program to attract, retain, and convert early-career talent.
• Oversee new hire training and partner with HR to continuously improve onboarding experiences, ensuring every new team member feels set up for success.
• Partner with HR to design and implement a performance management framework that promotes continuous feedback, development conversations, and aligned goal-setting.
• Collaborate with the communications team to support employee engagement initiatives, including the design, deployment, and actioning of the employee sentiment/engagement survey.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to our Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure it supports current and future learning needs.
• Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert in L&D best practices, driving a culture of continuous learning across the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in Learning & Development
• Demonstrated success building scalable development programs and frameworks
• Strong understanding of performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement practices
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate big-picture goals into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and project management skills

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work – Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting