Senior Learning & Development Partner

Senior Learning & Development Partner At The Westervelt Company, stewardship is at the heart of everything we do-from responsibly managing natural resources to cultivating an environment where our people can grow and thrive. We are committed to our core values of safety, service, quality, and community. These principles drive our dedication to developing our employees, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring a workplace where every team member can contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are searching for an experienced Senior Learning & Development Partner at our Headquarters facility in Tuscaloosa, AL. About the Role

The Senior Learning & Development Partner leads the design, delivery, and optimization of learning, performance, onboarding, and talent development strategies that support a thriving 700employee organization. This role partners closely with leaders across the business to build capability, strengthen performance, and accelerate organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities & OutcomesSuccess Enablement Outcome: High-performing, mature talent function

• • Conduct structured needs assessments to ensure solutions align with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
  • Lead projects using standardized Talent Development methodologies, including scopes, timelines, milestones, and communication plans.
  • Build proactive consulting relationships with leaders and stakeholders to co-create talent solutions and reinforce trust in the Talent Development function.

Talent Development Program ManagementOutcome: High-impact learning programs that build organizational capability

• • Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of talent development frameworks.
  • Develop and deliver learning programs aligned to capability needs and modern learner experience best practices.
  • Facilitate and coordinate engaging learning experiences that drive skill application and behavior change.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness using data to refine content and increase overall impact.

Performance ManagementOutcome: Stronger performance culture and manager capability

• • Coach leaders on performance practices and expectations.
  • Support the execution of performance cycles.
  • Create tools, guides, and resources to strengthen manager capabilities.

Succession Pipeline ManagementOutcome: Improved bench strength and readiness for critical roles

• • Support organization-wide succession planning processes.
  • Coordinate development plans and readiness reviews.

Onboarding & OrientationOutcome: Consistent, engaging new-hire experience that improves retention

• • Lead New Hire Orientation and continue to enhance its effectiveness.
  • Refine onboarding content, tools, and learning experiences.
  • Coordinate cross-functional onboarding activities to ensure consistency.

Organizational Change Leadership Outcome: Successful adoption of new processes and behaviors

• • Develop change communication plans and readiness assessments.
  • Support leaders and teams through organizational transitions.

Required Skills & Experience

• • Education: Bachelor's degree in Learning Design, Human Resources, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • Experience: 5+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
  • Skills: Instructional design and development, facilitation, LMS administration, project management, consulting, communication, and eLearning/video development (Articulate Storyline/Rise).
  • Other: Strong business acumen, ability to manage multiple priorities, data-informed decision-making; graphic design a plus.

Summary (Create / Execute / Stakeholders)

Create: Learning programs, content, toolkits, change resources.

Execute: Deliver training, manage LMS, coordinate onboarding, drive project outcomes.

Stakeholder-Customers: Leaders, employees, HR partners, new hires, external vendors.

A Day in the Life

Consult with stakeholders, build program content, refine onboarding workflows, evaluate development program data, collaborate with HR partners, facilitate learning experiences, and support organizational change initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
• Flexible work options depending on business needs.
• Employee wellness programs and mental health resources.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee recognition.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation