Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist

Location: New York | Department: P&C | Employment type: Full-Time

We’re looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join us here at GWI. Not just any Learning & Development Specialist though. Someone ambitious and genuine, who works best in the midst of a collaborative and forward-thinking team. That’s because as a GWIer you’ll be immersed in the fast-moving world of data tech.  We think big to make an impact, we’re not afraid to ask why, and we always show respect.  Those values are what got us where we are today, and they’re a big part of what we’re looking for in you.

We are seeking a commercially driven, emotionally intelligent individual with a deep passion for cultivating exceptional cultures and empowering others to unleash their full potential.

You’ll report to the Head of Global Learning and will play a pivotal role in establishing a strong learning culture across all teams with a strong focus on our US market while connecting the dots globally. 

Your main objective will be to support the successful execution of global learning and wider people strategies. Working closely with internal stakeholders, assisting teams in evaluating learning requirements, and implementing efficient learning strategies to help teams achieve their full potential. 

You will be responsible for learning initiatives across the company, helping to foster a learning culture and instill GWI's values. You will support leadership and team development, coach and support our employees in personal and professional growth, and collaborate with leaders to provide tailored training solutions for teams.

• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to undertake learning needs analysis and effectively sharing insights and solutions.

• Working closely with key internal subject matter experts to assist in designing and facilitating learning initiatives and programs.

• Support implementation and delivery of global learning and wider people strategies across the organization. 

• Leading facilitation of global learning initiatives in the market.

• Support the development of coaching skills with leaders and people managers across departments to embed learning initiatives. 

• Evaluation of training impact, reporting, and presenting solutions.

• Reporting progress and key performance indicators to the Head of Global Learning and key stakeholders.

• Engage with cross-functional teams to support the success of learning initiatives.

• Optimizing the utilization and effectiveness of learning tools across markets. 

First things first, as a disruptor in the global market research industry, we haven’t come this far without entrepreneurial spirit and a get-up-and-go attitude. So if you think we’ll see that in you, then you’re already halfway there. Here’s the rest of what we’d like you to bring to the table.

• Skilled in constructing and executing effective learning programs, including instructional design, and facilitation. 

• Proficiency in using different learning technologies and platforms to support learning objectives such as LMS.

• Capability to analyze data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and influence of learning programs and suggest data-driven improvements accordingly.

• A big-picture thinker who can align business needs with implementing effective learning solutions.

• Ability to scope out learning needs, design bespoke learning interventions, and evaluate outcomes.

• Experience in delivering leadership and management programs.

• Able to influence, build, and foster trusted relationships with various stakeholders in various departments. 

• A proven track record of exceptional communication and facilitation skills.

• Able to analyze performance and learning data, measuring outcomes for continuous improvement. 

• The ability to create learning strategies & interventions that can be scaled across a global organization effectively. 

• Familiar with LMS and other relevant technologies.

This role offers a base salary ranging from $105,000 - $115,000 depending on skills, experience and location. Check out more of our awesome benefits below, or reach out for more details!

Great benefits make a big difference. Not just to employees, but to the whole vibe of a business. That’s why when you work for us, you’ll enjoy a full spectrum of generous perks, rewards and office benefits - all in line with Covid-19 guidelines of course.

• Competitive salary and [unrivaled commission plans/performance-based bonus]

• 23 PTO days and an extra duvet day for a time when you really need it

• Flexitime and a great work-life balance (don’t just take our word, check out Glassdoor!) 

• Allocated shares according to GWI’s share scheme 

• A range of discounts and freebies

• LinkedIn Learning and ongoing Learning and Development opportunities

• Health insurance at only a $1 a month, plus dental and vision insurance

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Automatic 401k enrollment

• A well-stocked kitchen and breakfast options galore (some healthy, some not so healthy) - should you wish to attend our offices, while observing Covid-19 guidelines

• Holiday and summer parties, trivia nights, happy hour drinks and more

• Early finishes on Friday

GWI was founded with the knowledge that understanding your audience is really important for business. When you know who you’re speaking to and why, you can create content and campaigns that stand out to the people that matter.

Through our global online survey, we gather data on the behaviour and perceptions of consumers across the world. This provides businesses with deep, actionable insights on their audience, revealed from data they trust.

It’s been going well, too. Since launching in 2009, we’ve become one of the UK’s fastest growing target audience companies. We’re not about to stop growing any time soon. As a business, we’re on a mission to re-engineer data-driven marketing, and we’re on the lookout for talented people to join us.

Imagine if our data came from just one kind of person. We’d get a very nuanced view of the world. And we definitely wouldn’t have got off the ground as a business.

Although things certainly aren’t perfect, we live in a society where differences are increasingly celebrated – so we’d expect nothing else from our teams.  In fact, the GWI office is as diverse as our global data, it’s really important to us that it stays that way.  This is a place to feel at home, express yourself freely and make your mark.

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