Learning & Organizational Development Specialist

The Wonderful Company; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Learning & Organizational Development Specialist to enhance employee growth through engaging training programs. This role involves designing and facilitating workshops, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing team operations. With a hybrid work schedule, you will enjoy a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and professional growth. Join a company committed to health and community, where your contributions will make a significant impact on employee engagement and development. If you're passionate about learning and development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Plans

401k with Match

Online Physician Consultations

Virtual Mental Health Resources

Cash Rewards for Healthy Habits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Mentorship Program

Continuous Improvement Training

Community Service Projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in designing and delivering learning programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and facilitation of in-person workshops and webinars.
• Manage L&OD Department operations and support the VP in an administrative capacity.

Skills

Organizational Development

Communication Skills

Project Management

Facilitation Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

MS Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Company Description

You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Justin Wine, Teleflora and Halos Citrus, but we’re all Wonderful – and we have a great opportunity for a Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) Specialist.

The Learning & Organizational Development Specialistworks closely with team members to develop, design, and deliver learning programs. They are highly organized, self-motivated, energetic, proactive, creative, and highly efficient in completing tasks with attention to detail and quality. They improve and develop sustainable processes and procedures and possess excellent communication skills. The Specialist reports to the Director, Learning & Organizational Development in Los Angeles.

In addition to supporting enterprise-wide leadership and learning programs, the Specialist will support the Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development in an administrative capacity and manage L&OD Team operations.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with anin-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Lead the design, development, and facilitation of enterprise-wide in-person workshops and webinars
  • Create engaging, high-quality training materials that align with business needs to support employee growth and development
  • Customize content based on audience and objectives to maximize effectiveness.
  • Facilitate participative sessions for in-person and virtual audiences
  • Utilize feedback and survey results to measure learning effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements
• Determine appropriate learning and leadership interventions for BU-specific custom engagements
• Partner with internal stakeholders at all levels to further employee learning, performance, and leadership development
• Serve as a program or project manager for learning programs and/or enterprise strategic initiatives.
  • Create and manage project plans and logistics, coordinate events, write and send communications, manage stakeholders at various levels, and assess program effectiveness and make recommendations
• Partner with all members of the L&OD team on various cross-functional projects
• Support the Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development in an administrative capacity, including calendar and travel management
• Manage L&OD Department operations, including the team calendar, team mailbox, bi-weekly team meetings and supplies

Pay Rate: $75,000 to $82,500 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience designing, developing and delivering learning programs in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in business, managing organizational change, organizational development or another related field
• Ability to facilitate/deliver content in both English and Spanish languages, preferred not required
• Fast learner, action oriented, self-starter who is organized, resourceful and flexible, with superb attention to detail without supervision
• Ability to work both collaboratively as a team across various functions and work independently in an ambiguous, constantly changing environment with a relentlessly positive attitude
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and able to interact with employees at all levels of the organization in a positive and upbeat manner
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (e.g., SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement.We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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