As the Learning & Development Manager, Employee Development, you will be key in designing, implementing, & facilitating programs that enhance our workforce's skills to meet business needs.
We're seeking a strategic thinker who excels in execution & is passionate about employee development.
Your primary responsibilities will include designing & facilitating employee development programs throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, all-staff development, peer-to-peer learning, & team development.
Additionally, you will design & manage our skills-first learning strategy & our learning technology strategy.
You will report into the Director, Talent Management & Learning & will work hybrid from our New York City office.
You'll Get To
- Develop an employee development strategy & roadmap aligned with organizational goals & individual career paths.
- Develop a learning systems strategy & manage the learning technology stack (including LXP, LMS)
- Improve the design, delivery, engagement & measurement of our learning experiences by designing strategies on how best to leverage our learning technology.
- Adopt a skills-first learning approach to program design.
- Identify, curate, & deliver a diverse range of learning opportunities based on our priorities & findings from skills gap analysis.
- Audit & iterate our current development@ programs including onboarding & build a roadmap for the full development lifecycle of an employees at Squarespace.
- Establish & promote a culture of knowledge sharing through building mentorship & peer-to-peer learning programs.
- Work with department heads, team leaders, & people partners to assess & address team development needs with targeted interventions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of development programs using feedback, performance metrics, & ongoing assessment.
- Establish & maintain partnerships with external learning providers. Negotiate contracts & oversee budgeting for all employee development programs.
Who We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience working in Learning & Development
- 3+ years experience leading employee development programs.
- 3+ year of management experience
- Strategic vision & foresight in L&D
- Expertise in L&D program design & delivery. Expert facilitation skills required.
- Excellent project management & execution skills.
- Motivated to create custom & innovative programs along with executing on the daily administrative tasks
- Expertise in adult learning principles, learning methods (ADDIE) & instructional design.
- Relevant L&D / HR Certifications (e.g., CPLP, SHRM-SCP, PMP, Insights Discovery, EQi, Intercultural Development Inventory, Coaching Certification (ICF) ).
- Proficient in multiple types of learning / HR systems & tools (Workday, LXP, LMS)
Benefits & Perks
- A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
- Fertility & adoption benefits
- Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Retirement benefits with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- 12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave
- Equity plan for all employees
- Pretax commuter benefit
- Education reimbursement
- Employee donation match to community organizations
- 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Dog-friendly workplace
- Free lunch & snacks
- Private rooftop
Cash Compensation Range : $148,500 - $239,200 USD
The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.
In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.
About Squarespace
Squarespace (NYSE : SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business.
Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold, & hospitality business management via Tock.
Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia.
For more information about our company culture, visit .
Our Commitment
Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world.
Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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