Director of Learning & Development

ABOUT US

OLIPOP was founded in 2017 by Ben Goodwin and David Lester. Ben and David have been working together for nearly a decade to find accessible solutions to bring the benefits of digestive health to as many consumers as possible.  OLIPOP is a deliciously refreshing tonic that is crafted with prebiotics, botanicals, and natural plant fiber to support your microbiome and benefit digestive health. We're on a mission to provide an affordable, delicious alternative to soda that delivers leading-edge health benefits to mainstream consumers.

OUR TEAM

At Olipop our values lead the way we create our products, engage with each other, and interact with our community. While we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in personal development. We’re tightly knit, we’re genuine and we’re always pushing the envelope to do a better job than we did the day before. Our team is also fully remote, requiring us to be resourceful, creative and collaborative to support our fast-moving business.

To best serve our diverse community of customers, we also seek to recruit and include people with a diversity of abilities, backgrounds, and cultures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Working at a start-up can be as much a personal journey as it is a professional one. To succeed at a company like Olipop, you must be comfortable with failing, learning, and adapting. You need to be curious, optimistic, and able to find a way when it seems impossible. You must be confident enough to express your ideas but humble and open to learning from your experiences and from others. If this is the approach you take to life, then we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE:

The Director of Learning and Development is responsible for overseeing the strategy, implementation, and management of learning and development programs across the organization. This role ensures that employees at all levels have access to training and development opportunities that enhance their skills, performance, and career growth. The Director will work closely with senior leadership to identify learning needs, develop comprehensive training programs, and measure the impact of learning initiatives on organizational performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategy Development:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Assess current training programs and identify gaps to ensure continuous improvement and relevance.
• Work with external learning vendor to align internal and external development programs.
• Program Design and Delivery:
• Design and deliver innovative and effective training programs, workshops, and e-learning courses.
• Oversee the creation of learning materials, including manuals, guides, and online resources.
• Leadership Development:
• Design and implement leadership development programs to prepare high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to emerging leaders within the organization.
• Performance Management:
• Ensure that learning and development initiatives support the overall performance management strategy.
• Partner with People Ops. Peers and business leaders to ensure skill development support individual development plans (IDP’s) and team development needs.
• Evaluation and Measurement:
• Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of training programs and initiatives.
• Regularly assess and report on the impact of learning and development activities on employee performance and organizational goals.
• Budget Management:
• Develop and manage the learning and development budget.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with financial goals.
• Team and company Events
• Design and support the delivery of team and company events so that they support culture and employee connection growth. 
• Design and delivery events and experiences that recognize and reward employee performance. 
• Vendor Management:
• Identify and manage relationships with our external training providers and consultants.
• Evaluate and select vendors that meet the organization’s learning and development needs.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and manage a team of learning and development professionals.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in learning and development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful learning and development programs.
• Skills:
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Certifications:
• Relevant certifications such as DDI, EQ, PMP, etc. (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) or SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional) are a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership:
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
• Collaboration:
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, HR, and other departments.
• Innovation:
• Ability to develop and implement innovative learning solutions.
• Analytical Skills:
• Strong analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of learning programs and make data-driven decisions.

REPORTS TO:

VP of People Operations

COMPENSATION:

$140,000-$155,000 base salary + bonus