Director of Learning & Development

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Director of Learning & Organizational Development to lead enterprise-wide talent, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across a growing, multi-location organization. This strategic leadership role is responsible for building scalable people programs, strengthening leadership capability, driving employee development, and aligning workforce strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can translate organizational goals into impactful learning, development, and talent management programs.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute organizational development and workforce strategies that support long-term business growth and operational success.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive talent planning, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of HR and talent professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement leadership development, employee learning, and career progression programs.
• Create scalable processes, policies, and frameworks that enhance organizational capability and employee development.
• Establish performance measurement programs and leverage workforce data to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture-building efforts across multiple locations.
• Support organizational change initiatives and help leaders navigate business transformation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and organizational policies while promoting best practices in talent management.
• Facilitate training programs, workshops, and development initiatives that support workforce readiness and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve organizational structure, talent utilization, and leadership effectiveness.
• Promote a culture focused on learning, professional growth, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading organizational development, learning and development, talent management, or human resources initiatives within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing leadership development, employee training, and organizational effectiveness programs.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning, change management, employee engagement, and performance management practices.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with HR technology platforms, reporting tools, or learning management systems preferred.
• Advanced degrees, professional certifications, and multi-site organizational experience are a plus.

About Ferretti Search

Ferretti Search is a specialized staffing and executive search firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding organizations across the country. Our relationship-focused approach allows us to deliver personalized recruiting solutions that create long-term success for both clients and candidates. We are committed to professionalism, integrity, and helping companies build strong teams while helping professionals advance their careers.