Business Partner, Learning and Development

Company: Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Location: Lexington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Business Partner, Learning and DevelopmentJob Category: Human ResourcesRequisition Number: BUSIN014477Posted: February 3, 2025Job Type: Full-time, ExemptLocationsLexington Region OfficeLexington Opportunity Center130 W. New Circle Road, Suite 110Lexington, KY 40505, USAGoodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented Learning and Development Business Partner to join our team! The Learning and Development Business Partner plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization's growth by designing, developing, and delivering effective training programs. This role will involve conducting needs analyses, developing in-person and e-learning courses, facilitating professional development programs, and tracking the ROI of training initiatives. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping others in your community, this opportunity is for you.Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Design and deliver a variety of development programs, including in-person workshops, e-learning courses, and virtual sessions, to meet the diverse needs of the organization's employees.
• Identify and assess learning and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, needs analyses, and communication with managers, instructors, and customer representatives, ensuring that learning initiatives align with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Work closely with department heads and managers to understand the specific training requirements for their current team and develop tailored solutions to meet these needs.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of learning events, such as conferences, workshops, podcasts, and webinars.
• Develop and maintain records of learning and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, retraining requirements, and leadership follow-through.
• Deliver engaging and informative professional development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Accurately track and report on the Return on Investment (ROI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of learning and development programs.
• Develop and implement career pathways for employees, including core competencies, certifications, and associated skill-building training tools.
• Oversee the tracking and monitoring of the learning and development budget, ensuring that expenses are kept within budget guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in human resources, education, or a related field preferred.
  • Proven experience in management or leadership roles, with a focus on learning and development.
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and development sessions and workshops.
  • Strong instructional design skills, with the ability to create engaging and effective training materials.
  • Willingness to travel to other locations up to 50% of the time, including occasional overnight stays.Physical Demands:
    • This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work, involving sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping; good finger dexterity; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity; and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
    • Travel to other locations within and outside of Kentucky is frequently required.Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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