Job Summary:

We are seeking a Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to enhance our organizational capabilities, elevate training effectiveness, and drive a high-performance culture at Nestlé USA. This individual will be part of a team responsible for delivering trainings, learning products, and experiences to support employees as they integrate into and navigate the work environment, enabling them to quickly and confidently support business goals and fuel our growth as a company.

The role will focus on strategic oversight and execution of day-to-day project tasks to support the delivery of learning solutions across the corporate L&D portfolio. This will include managing relationships with key stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and business clients, as well as providing Learning Management System (LMS) support for corporate learning programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent program management and customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight & Management: Drive the end-to-end execution of learning programs across the corporate L&D portfolio. Ensure scope of deliverables, timelines, and budget are met. Prepare and maintain accurate documentation of tasks, processes, and outcomes. Proactively identify risks and issues and implement effective mitigation strategies. Work closely with other team members to support various initiatives and projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration. Engage with key stakeholders and business partners to understand their needs and provide tailored support and information.
• LMS Support & Administration: Provide comprehensive LMS support for all corporate L&D programs, ensuring smooth execution across different functions and businesses. Assist and guide LMS administrators in troubleshooting issues, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring seamless delivery of training programs.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Support vendor relationships by ensuring service quality, contract compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Identify opportunities for improvement in contact terms, service agreements, and vendor performance to enhance program delivery.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Implement changes and monitor their impact, ensuring continuous improvement in operations. Synthesize training/learner data and feedback and make data-backed recommendations to refine program curriculum, delivery methods, and learning technologies as necessary.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• 1-3 years of program or project management experience, preferably in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or Employee Experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a proven track record of managing and executing tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates strategic end-to-end thinking.
• Experience in the fields of Human Resources, Learning and Development, Organizational Development, and/or Employee Experience.
• Familiarity with various LMS platforms and digital learning tools.

Job ID: 343083

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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About Organization

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.

We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland.

Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020.

Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families.

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