Training Manager

North America Training Manager

Location: Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 base salary + annual performance bonus

Travel: Moderate travel across North America

Lead Learning & Development Across North America

A well-established global industrial organization is seeking a North America Training Manager to drive learning and development initiatives across the U.S. and Canada. This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for shaping talent development strategies, enhancing leadership capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous learning across a diverse workforce.

Reporting to senior HR leadership, this position partners closely with executives, HR teams, business leaders, and external training partners to identify capability gaps, design development solutions, and deliver engaging learning experiences that support organizational growth.

This opportunity offers visibility across North America, the ability to influence enterprise-wide development initiatives, and the chance to build upon a strong foundation established by a long-tenured predecessor who is retiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the North American Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals and workforce capability needs.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to conduct skills assessments, identify development priorities, and create targeted learning solutions.
• Design, facilitate, and oversee learning programs across multiple delivery methods, including:
• Instructor-led training
• Virtual learning environments
• Digital learning platforms
• On-the-job development initiatives
• Lead large-scale learning events, leadership development programs, and enterprise-wide training initiatives.
• Manage learning technologies, LMS platforms, training vendors, budgets, and external partnerships.
• Analyze learning metrics, participation data, and employee feedback to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Create sustainable reinforcement strategies to ensure learning translates into measurable business impact.
• Support organizational change initiatives and leadership development efforts.
• Research and implement emerging learning technologies, including AI-enabled learning tools and digital learning solutions.
• Collaborate across multiple business units to share best practices and standardize learning experiences where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in:
• Learning & Development
• Talent Development
• Organizational Development
• Training Management
• Related HR disciplines
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating learning programs for employees and leaders.
• Strong experience managing both virtual and in-person training initiatives.
• Proven ability to perform learning needs assessments and conduct capability gap analyses.
• Experience managing multiple projects, competing priorities, external vendors, and budgets.
• Familiarity with organizational change management and talent development strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning initiatives across multiple business units, regions, or matrixed organizations.
• Learning and development certifications such as:
• DDI
• DISC
• Coaching certifications
• Change management certifications
• Facilitation certifications
• Experience leading 360-degree feedback or leadership assessment programs.
• Exposure to enterprise learning events or large-scale employee development conferences.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and modern learning technologies to enhance employee development.

Technical Knowledge

• Adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Digital learning technologies and blended learning strategies.
• Learning measurement and program evaluation techniques.
• Workforce analytics and reporting.
• Microsoft 365 suite, including data analysis and reporting tools.
• Emerging learning technologies and AI-enabled training solutions.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on learning leader who can:

• Build trust and influence at all organizational levels.
• Translate business objectives into impactful development programs.
• Deliver engaging training experiences for highly diverse audiences.
• Use data and analytics to drive decisions.
• Balance strategic planning with execution.
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Manage multiple enterprise initiatives while maintaining attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $130,000
• Annual target bonus of approximately 15%
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and holiday package
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Opportunity to influence talent strategy across North America

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development professional who enjoys working at both the strategic and operational levels. You'll have the opportunity to shape learning initiatives across a large North American workforce, partner directly with senior leadership, and play a critical role in developing future talent while helping drive business performance and employee engagement.

Robert Half is conducting a confidential search on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration.