Director, Learning and Organizational Development

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Director, Learning and Organizational Development, you will create and execute strategies that build organizational capability, drive employee engagement, and support a culture of continuous learning and performance. You will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives, leadership development programs, talent management strategies, and organizational effectiveness efforts.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Develop and oversee implementation of a multi-year implementation roadmap for global adoption of optimal learning and organizational development initiatives. Anticipate global learning needs and deliver proactive learning solutions by developing and maintaining exposure to key operational leaders. Develop and deliver high-impact presentations to inform and gain buy-in from key stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team members (30%).

Oversee the execution of enterprise-wide performance and succession management processes and programs to enable effective talent planning and strong leadership pipelines. Lead ongoing evaluation efforts to ensure effectiveness and needed enhancements (15%)

Drive improvement in employee engagement through survey and post survey activities. (15%)

Oversee an effective enterprise-wide Learning Governance structure. Lead the deployment of standards, procedures, and processes to ensure optimal use and adoption of learning and development practices and solutions. (10%)

In collaboration with HR systems team, evaluate the technology solutions and other talent enablement tools to streamline employee and manager engagement in performance management, career development, and other key talent management activities. (10%)

Conduct applied research and benchmarking to ensure that Simpson Strong-Tie's learning and organizational development practices are consistent with best-in-class industry practices as measured by recognized and respected external organizations (i.e. Bersin, Gallup, Gartner, etc.).(10%)

Develop, deploy, and maintain appropriate change management and culture change approaches to support the evolving needs of the business. As needed, act as a Subject Matter Expert on large-scale change initiatives. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources preferred
• Master's degree in business, Organizational Development, or Human Resources preferred.
• 7 years managing Organizational Development, leadership development, and/or related areas with proven ability to drive complex initiatives from concept to execution.
• Proven experience developing, deploying and sustaining Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) programs enterprise wide, within global organizations of 10,000+ employees.
• Demonstrated ability to scale programs across complex, matrixed environments
• Strong background in delivering enterprise-wide learning and development solutions tailored for diverse functions and locations.
• Exceptional business acumen, with the ability to align people strategies to organizational goals.
• Strong leadership presence and influencing skills, including experience working with C-suite executives and senior leaders.
• Expertise in leadership coaching, organizational design, team dynamics, and culture-building strategies.
• Adept at navigating global organizations and managing across diverse cultures and regions.
• Decision Making and Judgment: Ability to balance analysis, wisdom, experience and perspective when making decisions.
• Accountability and Dependability: Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adjust timelines, results and expectations appropriately to changing needs.
• Customer Focus: Ability to readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands.
• Self-Management/Prioritization: Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Influence: Ability to lead by example and set standards for professional behavior.
• Relationship Building: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different situations
• Leadership: Ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 25% domestic and 5% international travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA or Plano, TX. With approval, the job may be able to be done partially remotely.

RELOCATION

Relocation is available for this position.

Pay

$120,900 - $246,500 / year

*Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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