Sr. Analyst, Learning & Org Development

Verano; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Verano Holdings Corp. seeks an experienced Learning & Development specialist to lead LMS curriculum design and delivery. You will drive technology-driven learning initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, and mentor peers in implementing training programs using SuccessFactors LMS.

Based in Chicago, this onsite role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to lead major projects and optimize learning experiences across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, HR, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of employee learning and onboarding experience with knowledge in training strategy, design and development.
• 1+ years learning design, development and facilitation with growth in L&OD space.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of LMS curriculums and assignments aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive design and enhancement of technology-driven learning processes and platforms (SuccessFactors LMS) as SME.
• Partner with and mentor cross-functional peers to support LMS execution.
• Independently design and develop advanced learning materials and lead key projects.
• Coordinate complex training logistics for onsite sessions and virtual events.

Skills

Learning design

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, or equivalent experience

Tools

SuccessFactors LMS

Job description

Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi‑state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high‑quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com.

Job Summary

• Lead the design and implementation of LMS curriculums, audience groups, and assignments, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Drive the design and enhancement of technology‑driven learning processes and platforms (especially via SuccessFactors LMS), acting as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with and mentor cross‑functional peers to support proper LMS execution.
• Independently design and develop advanced learning and organizational development materials, sometimes taking the lead on the key projects.
• Own, complete, and drive to completion role‑appropriate projects, proactively communicating status, progress and potential roadblocks to leaders and peers to ensure successful outcomes.
• Proactively collaborate with L&OD team and other stakeholders to schedule and coordinate complex training logistics for onsite training and learning events.
• Lead and facilitate a variety of learning events, both live and virtually.
• Proactively analyze and interpret key learning finding and attendance data, providing strategic recommendations and insights to leadership.
• Champion efforts to maintain, optimize, and innovate current learning curriculums and events, identifying opportunities for improvement, and in role‑appropriate situations/projects recommending solutions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communication strategies for learning and organizational development initiatives.
• Oversee and optimize the management, storage, inventory, and vendor management‑related tasks for supplies and printed materials.
• Manage and resolve complex inquiries received via shared email boxes, providing exceptional customer services and mentoring others in best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, often supporting high‑impact, cross functional projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of employee learning and/or employee onboarding and/or orientation experience with knowledge in training, learning strategy, design, and development.
• 1+ years of learning design, development, and learning facilitation with desire to grow in space in all things L&OD.
• Ability to find joy, fun, and passion in work and when working and collaborating with others.
• 1+ years of learning needs assessment, instructional design and development, curriculum management/maintenance, delivery, and program coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to demonstrate learning ability in a fast‑paced working environment.
• Ability to partner, communicate effectively with a variety of different stakeholders.
• Must be a strong team player and collaborator.
• Solid project management, conflict resolution and people management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective consultative and influencing approach, with proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.

What We Offer

$70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.