Manager, Learning & Development

Full Time
New York, NY, USA
2 months ago

About Harry’s 

Harry’s Inc. is building a modern CPG company by putting people first and delivering against real unmet consumer needs.The company’s flagship brand - Harry’s -  was founded by Jeff Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield in 2013. After successfully launching and scaling Harry’s, Jeff and Andy saw an opportunity to bring their experience building Harry’s to other CPG categories where the consumer has also been historically underserved.Harry’s Inc. has grown significantly over the last ten years, and is now made up of four brands -  Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, Mando -  and Harry’s Labs, the company’s incubation and M&A engine. The company employs more than 900 people across the U.S., U.K. and Germany, and is the largest CPG company built in the last 20 years.At Harry’s Inc, our mission is to Create Things People Like More — whether it's a product, an experience, or an internal tool, we believe in making the things around us better for our customers, and our team.Our mission extends beyond customers and team, to the community broadly. We believe that the best business models make a positive impact. So, we set aside 1% of sales across Harry’s, Flamingo, and Lume to support our social mission, including through donations to our nonprofit partners.At the end of the day, the key to our success is our amazing people. From chemists, mechanical engineers, CX associates, to creative directors, sourcing managers, and logistics specialists, the Harry’s team is composed of some of the most brilliant, diverse, and humble people you’ll ever meet. Our company is a place of inclusion, innovation, and deeply ingrained values.

 

The Harry's Inc working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday.  Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

 

About the team

The Learning & Development Manager will be a leader within our newly formed Talent and Diversity organization. Learning & Development at Harry’s is crucial for building and nurturing employee skills, fostering growth, and aligning individual development with organizational goals. This team places a strong emphasis on fairness, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of their programs. We are looking for a creative and curious human with expertise in program management, talent development and content design to join our team to build across the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to development to progression to retention.

 

About the role

Investing in the growth and development of our team members is a strategic priority at Harry’s, and we’re looking for someone to lead the strategy and execution around all of the programs, processes, and resources that support our team through feedback, development, and growth throughout their journey at Harry’s Inc. 

This role involves designing, evolving, and executing key Talent & Development programs including onboarding and ongoing learning,  training and development programs for individual contributors, managers and leaders. Crucially, you will design and implement effective programs that play a pivotal role in our team members development and growth, at every career stage. 

 

What you will accomplish

  • Own the strategy, development, and delivery of the talent development and learning programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Communicate program outcomes and insights effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Assess role-specific learning needs and challenges to design and implement blended learning journeys.
  • Architect and implement programs and performance support tools that enhance learning effectiveness and support DEI objectives.
  • Collaborate with leaders and global functions to develop and implement change management learning strategies.
  • Drive cultural change initiatives through innovative and engaging learning experiences.
  • Iterate and evolve  the core feedback and development processes (e.g., 360 reviews, performance reviews) in partnership with People Partners and People COEs in alignment with DEI principles
  • Partner with People Business Partners and leaders to ensure these processes foster accountability and promote equitable growth opportunities.
  • Lead the design, curation, and deployment of enterprise-wide learning initiatives as part of transformation efforts.
  • Continuously evolve L&D programs to enhance efficiency, content relevance, and learner experience.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in learning strategies and tools.

 

This should describe you

  • Strategic thinker who has designed and implemented organization-wide initiatives that include DEI concepts in the past. 
  • Adept at creating and leading workshops focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concepts. Able to tailor content to engage diverse audiences, fostering a culture of inclusivity within the organization
  • Highly detail oriented project manager who can own all of the moving pieces, from ideation to execution.  Able to be hands-on when needed and drive the execution of a Talent Development program from start to finish.  
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, and proven experience leading workshops / offsites / meetings and trainings
  • Effective influencer; Proven experience getting executive input and alignment  on important decisions.
  • Proven experience designing presentations / trainings that engage the audience and communicate information effectively
  • Expert written communicator: proven ability to produce written content (newsletters, email, Slack) that engages the audience while conveying the key messages 
  • An innovative individual who thrives on learning and strives to create solutions that benefit everyone with equitable and inclusive results
  • Solutions oriented, and consistently (and proactively) proposing ways to improve and evolve.
  • A sense of humor, and proven ability to laugh at team’s bad jokes

Here's who you'll work with

  • Reporting to Head of Talent and Diversity, Ivori Johnson
  • Working on the broader Talent and Diversity team
  • Working with key partners including People Partners and People Operations team and more

 

Benefits and perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k match
  • Equity in Harry’s 
  • Flexible time off and working hours
  • Wellness and L&D stipends
  • 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years 
  • Up to 20 weeks of pregnancy leave and up to 16 weeks of parental leave
  • Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
  • Free products from all of our brands

 

Harry’s is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

Harry’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest/conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Harry’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Harry’s, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $91,600 - $125,950, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.