Senior Learning & Organizational Development Partner

Quanata; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Learning & Organizational Development Partner, where you will drive impactful learning initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role involves collaborating with leadership to assess learning needs and creating tailored development programs that enhance team capabilities and engagement. With a focus on innovative training methods, you will help shape the future of organizational effectiveness while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-first environment. If you're passionate about developing talent and making a quantifiable impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (4 weeks in the first year)

Professional development budget ($5000/year)

Work from Home Equipment allowance ($2000)

Udemy subscriptions for learning

Headspace app subscription

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

Qualifications

• 10+ years in organizational development or leadership roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic learning initiatives to enhance employee performance.
• Design and facilitate engaging training sessions for all levels.

Skills

Organizational Development

Leadership Development

Talent Management

Change Management

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills

Team Building

Education

Master's Degree in Organizational Development

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Tools

Assessment Tools (e.g., DISC, MBTI)

Job description

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About Us

Quanata is on a mission to help ensure a better world through context-based insurance solutions. We are an exceptional, customer centered team with a passion for creating innovative technologies, digital products, and brands. We blend some of the best Silicon Valley talent and cutting-edge thinking with the long-term backing of leading insurer, State Farm.

Learn more about us and our work at quanata.com

Our Team

From data scientists and actuaries to engineers, designers and marketers, we’re a world class team of tech-minded professionals from some of the best companies in Silicon Valley, and around the world. We’ve come together to create the context-based insurance solutions and experiences of the future. We know that the key to our success isn't just about nailing the technology—it’s hiring the talented people who will help us continue to make a quantifiable impact.

The Role

The Senior Learning & Organizational Development Partner will play a key role in advancing the organization’s growth by leading strategic learning and development initiatives. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that build leadership capabilities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support team cohesion. As a strategic partner, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to create development programs that enhance employee performance and engagement.

Your Day-to-Day

1. Partner with leadership to assess learning needs and design a comprehensive strategy aligned with company goals, focusing on development across all levels (including interpersonal, people management, and leadership skills).
2. Create and facilitate engaging, scalable training sessions in various formats (in-person, virtual, and blended), leveraging best practices to drive continuous improvement.
3. Offer tailored coaching and/or mediation in complex situations for individual contributors, managers, and executives to enhance their collaboration and leadership skills to drive high performance.
4. Develop and lead customized team-building sessions (in-person, virtual, and blended) to improve team alignment, communication, and productivity.
5. Act as a consultant on change management and team dynamics, implementing solutions to strengthen organizational effectiveness.

About You

• Master’s degree in organizational development, industrial-organizational psychology, or a related field
• 10 or more years of experience in an organizational development, leadership development, or talent management role
• Vendor certification in at least one assessment tool (i.e. DISC, Birkman, change management, MBTI)
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs across various levels.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience engaging and inspiring adult learners.
• Strong proficiency in designing and facilitating customized team-building sessions that promote communication, trust, and collaboration.
• Ability to assess organizational needs, align L&D initiatives with business objectives, and develop long-term strategies for continuous improvement.
• Expertise in creating, delivering, and managing impactful learning programs across various formats, including in-person, virtual, and blended learning.
• Strong coaching skills, with experience guiding leaders at various levels in developing their capabilities and enhancing team dynamics.
• Ability to navigate and support organizational change, with a strong understanding of change management principles and practices.

Bonus Points

• Experience in a start-up or tech environment

Salary: $200,000 to $280,000*

*Please note that the final salary offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills, and experience, as well as the internal salary structure at Quanata. Our aim is to offer a competitive and equitable compensation package that reflects the candidate's expertise and contributions to our organization.

Additional Details:

• Benefits: We provide a wide variety of health, wellness and other benefits.These include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental income plans for you and your dependents, a Headspace app subscription, monthly wellness allowance and a 401(k) Plan with a company match.
• Work from Home Equipment: Given our virtual environment— in order to set you up for success at home, a one-time payment of $2K will be provided to cover the purchase of in-home office equipment and furniture at your discretion. Also, our teams work with MacBook Pros, which we will deliver to you fully provisioned prior to your first day.
• Paid Time Off: All employees accrue four weeks of PTO in their first year of employment. New parents receive twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave which may be taken within one year after the birth and/or adoption of a child. The twelve weeks is applicable to both birthing and non-birthing parent.
• Personal and Professional Development: We’re committed to investing in and helping our people grow personally and professionally. All employees receive up to $5000 each year for professional learning, continuing education and career development. All team members also receive Udemy subscriptions and access to multiple different coaching opportunities through BetterUp.
• Location: We are a remote-first company for most positions so you may work from anywhere you like in the U.S, excluding U.S. territories. Occasional travel may be required for team meetings or company gatherings. Employees based in the San Francisco Bay Area or in Providence, Rhode Island may commute to one of our local offices as desired.
• Hours: We maintain core meeting hours from 9AM - 3PM Pacific time for collaborating with team members across all time zones.

Quanata, LLC is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you are a San Francisco resident, please read the City and County of San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance notice. https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/FCO poster2020.pdf

This role is employed by Quanata, LLC is a separate company in the State Farm family of companies.

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