Manager, Talent Development

Where we work
Ontra's hybrid workplace allows for employees to choose their own adventure: remote, in-office, or a blend of both!
Available remote locations: United States (AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA), Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom.
Current offices: London, New York City, San Francisco.
Please note that we currently hire exclusively in the remote and office locations listed above and select jobs may have more specific location requirements.
For this job we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States.
About the opportunity
Ontra is seeking a Manager of Talent Development , reporting to our VP of People Operations and Talent, to lead our newly-formed Talent Development team.
The role is a great opportunity to build and implement learning programs across all levels at Ontra to ensure that our employees have the tools they need to best serve our customers and develop professionally. The Manager of Talent Development will collaborate with enablement leaders across the company to provide a clear onboarding structure for new employees, and partner with functional team leads to identify and address skills and learning gaps across the business to create opportunities that uplevel our employee base.
If you are looking to lead the charge in establishing a culture of learning and continuous improvement at a scaling organization, we'd love to get to know you!
What you'll do

• Onboarding : Build a best in class onboarding program across various departments and levels, working with function leaders, people managers, recruiters, and people business partners to uncover key talent development areas that will set new hires up for success.
• Training : Collaborate with team managers across the business to understand what training gaps currently exist and build a roadmap of department and level-based training to up-skill current employees.
• Professional Development : Evaluate and improve Ontra's PD stipend guidance, ensuring that employees understand our business and know how to take advantage of the resources available to them for their personal and professional growth.
• LMS Management : Successfully implement a new LMS (Workramp), overseeing all ongoing iterations and maintenance.

What you'll bring

• Experience : 7+ years of experience in training and development, specifically building and leading initiatives for high-growth companies, with at least 2 years in people management
• Expertise : Experience managing a LMS required (Workramp preferred); familiar with instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles; experience with content creation, authoring tools (i.e. Articulate), and video editing preferred
• Consultative Collaborator : Understands the importance of communication and is skilled at facilitating discussions, gathering feedback, and presenting ideas in a clear and concise manner; an active listener and problem-solver who strives to build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect
• Naturally Curious : Asks questions and seeks out new information, often delving deeper into a subject to gain a more complete understanding; willing to consider different perspectives (even if they don't align with your own).
• Organized and detail-oriented : Ability to break down complex projects into smaller, manageable tasks, and create a structured plan with clear timelines and milestones; pays attention to details while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Analytical: Skilled at examining data from different angles and perspectives to identify trends, draw conclusions, and make informed decisions.
• Flexible : Can navigate changes, uncertainties, and unexpected obstacles that arise during projects, and adjust plans, resources, and strategies as-needed while maintaining a focus on project goals.

About Ontra
Ontra, the global leader in Contract Automation and Intelligence, combines AI-enabled software with a global network of highly-trained lawyers to offer a comprehensive solution for recurring legal workflows. By streamlining repetitive legal processes and transforming contracts into structured data, Ontra lowers costs, improves quality, and reduces turnaround times. Ontra is headquartered in San Francisco, with global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.ontra.ai .
Our benefits

• Opportunity to participate in one of Ontra's unit-based compensation programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance base plans at no additional cost
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility & WFH reimbursement (equivalent of $500 USD)
• Annual professional development reimbursement (equivalent of $2K USD)
• 4 months of parental leave (52 weeks for UK employees)
• Unlimited vacation
• Twice-weekly lunch perk
• And much more!

Inclusivity
Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .
Pay transparency
Ontra publishes salary ranges on our salary board here: http://bit.ly/3UjAOE3 , which currently includes estimated annual cash salary ranges for candidates based in Colorado and New York City, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Ontra leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.
Ontra factors in your location when benchmarking compensation for most roles. If you are not located in Colorado or New York City and have been selected to participate in our interview process, we encourage you to speak with your recruiter about compensation for the role during an initial conversation.
In addition to cash salary, the total compensation package Ontra offers includes unit-based compensation (if applicable). Certain roles in our sales and account management departments may also be eligible to receive variable compensation or commission.
Note on Employment Verification: All employees hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in their particular location.
Note to External Agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/CVs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to Ontra will NOT be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place.
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