Senior Learning and Development Manager

Herc Rentals; Palmesta (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking a Senior Learning and Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of enterprise learning programs for the field workforce. You will partner with HR, IT and business leaders to embed AI-enabled learning solutions, drive performance, and align initiatives with strategy, culture, and acquisition integrations.

In this role you will coach leaders, assess development needs, create programs, and manage a learning team, including budgeting and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or commensurate experience.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI-based learning technologies (e.g., generative AI tools, adaptive learning systems, LMS AI features) preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing employee development programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct learning and development needs assessments and creates appropriate solutions or interventions.
• Create learning and development programs and objectives in alignment with strategic pillars and people & culture priorities.
• Act as an internal consultant and trusted advisor to leaders who sponsor training initiatives while working with stakeholders across the organization to design learning programs that align with organizational goals.
• Support integration efforts related to acquisitions, ensuring onboarding activities and learning solutions meet business needs.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities effectively.
• Ensure learning programs and initiatives are conducted in an integrated manner with other talent processes, such as talent acquisition and career/succession activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business units to identify opportunities where AI can enhance learning delivery, personalization, and scalability.
• Manage the life cycle of learning and development team members, including hiring, coaching and development.
• Set priorities and goals for the team, including collaborating on schedules and workload distribution.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive; engages in appropriate performance management in accordance with company policy.
• Administer spending against the departmental budget and collaborate with the broader Talent Organization on budget decisions.
• Obtains and/or develops effective training materials and learning approaches utilizing a variety of media.
• Develop and maintain organizational communications leveraging a variety of means.
• Conduct follow-up studies and reviews of completed training and learning interventions to evaluate results and support continuous improvement.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization and leads by example.
• Work effectively and collaboratively across the organization, including with other members of management and the HR staff.

Skills

Consulting/advisor

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Training design

AI in learning

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS AI features

Job description

Job Title: Senior Learning and Development Manager

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Sr. Manager of Learning and Development is responsible for improving the productivity and performance of the organization's field employees. This position assesses field developmental needs to drive learning initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees.

This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize achievement, while acting as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business on learning strategy and execution.

What you will do...

• Conduct learning and development needs assessments and creates appropriate solutions or interventions.
• Create learning and development programs and objectives in alignment with strategic pillars and people & culture priorities.
• Act as an internal consultant and trusted advisor to leaders who sponsor training initiatives while working with stakeholders across the organization to design learning programs that align with organizational goals.
• Support integration efforts related to acquisitions, ensuring onboarding activities and learning solutions meet business needs.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities effectively.
• Ensure learning programs and initiatives are conducted in an integrated manner with other talent processes, such as talent acquisition and career/succession activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business units to identify opportunities where AI can enhance learning delivery, personalization, and scalability.
• Manage the life cycle of learning and development team members, including hiring, coaching and development.
• Set priorities and goals for the team, including collaborating on schedules and workload distribution.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive; engages in appropriate performance management in accordance with company policy.
• Administer spending against the departmental budget and collaborate with the broader Talent Organization on budget decisions.
• Obtains and/or develops effective training materials and learning approaches utilizing a variety of media.
• Develop and maintain organizational communications leveraging a variety of means.
• Conduct follow-up studies and reviews of completed training and learning interventions to evaluate results and support continuous improvement.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization and leads by example.
• Work effectively and collaboratively across the organization, including with other members of management and the HR staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or commensurate experience.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI-based learning technologies (e.g., generative AI tools, adaptive learning systems, LMS AI features) preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing employee development programs.

Skills

• Able to act as a consultant and advisor to internal customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or commensurate experience.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI-based learning technologies (e.g., generative AI tools, adaptive learning systems, LMS AI features) preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing employee development programs.

Pay Range:$130,000 - $150,000

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flex spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual Health Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Line
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.