Manager, Retail Talent Development

JOB DESCRIPTION

You're an original. So are we.

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga.

The Manager, Retail Talent Development translates global organizational needs into development programs for all retail employees. They will lead collaborative efforts to assess, design, develop, deliver, and reinforce such needs with the goal of improving overall DTC performance. The Manager, Retail Talent Development has ownership of the retail talent lifecycle and sets a strategic vision for retail learning at LS&Co. This includes leading all retail onboarding, development programs, and targeted career pathing.

This is a hybrid position and will work onsite in our San Francisco Headquarters three times per week, Tuesday-Thursday.

About the Job:

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of retail career development programs (including new employee onboarding) with tailored approaches for all levels within the retail organization

  • Review and analyze job descriptions and career path models to identify areas of opportunity within performance development across the retail organization. Partner with global talent management and regional HR to implement enhancements

  • Leverage multiple modalities and the 70-20-10 learning ratio to ensure our team members receive effective training and development that directly influences their career growth

• Research and gather feedback from learners and stakeholders to refine and ensure retail programs and experiences remain impactful and meet objectives

• Partner with regional training teams to ensure the programming is globally streamlined

• Consult and partner with business leadership, HR Business Partners, Talent Management, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as needed

• Facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions as necessary for retail programs

• Develop change management plans to boost program visibility and engagement

• Create learning journeys for continuous development

• Review and analyze job descriptions and career path models to identify areas of opportunity within performance development across retail

• Ensure the programming is globally streamlined

About You:

• 10 years professional experience

• Global experience

• Retail background

• Proven track record in designing and implementing successful, customized learning and development programs for retail.

• Acts as a strategic leader within the team for other retail programs; can connect strategy and approach across programs and the business

• Strong execution of programs to grow and develop internal talent

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, adept at developing and maintaining effective working relationships across all levels of an organization, and within a matrixed, retail environment.

• Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to set and manage expectations and competing priorities

• Proven ability to roll out and manage talent solutions on global scale. Exceptional project management skills, from concept, to planning, to implementation, to results measurement.

• Proactive and able to drive project work with a sense of ownership

• Solutions-driven with an analytical approach to problem-solving

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies

• Experience working with e-learning platforms and practices.

Benefits & Perks:

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

• 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.

• Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations