People Development Lead

People Development Lead

If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc., our people have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured individuals with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision.

We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less. We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse individuals by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences. We believe we are better when we work together, leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals. We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, while strengthening relationships with our communities, our people, and our industry partners. Practices that people experience when joining include authenticity, acceptance, accountability, compassion, empowerment, gratitude, openness, presence and transparency.

Location: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate individuals the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department. Stability: We are a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar, growing organization that has been around for over 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 23 states under bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric store brands, along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores! Benefits: We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because people well-being is a priority. Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom, in the field and on the job. Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.

The People Development Lead plays a key part in advancing people development efforts at Bealls Inc. by supporting alignment to business priorities and reinforcing consistency across training and development initiatives. In close partnership with People Development leadership, this position helps translate development strategy into action by supporting execution and elevating the learner experience. This work spans content development, Learning Management System (LMS) support, and coordination across development efforts, helping to keep people development initiatives organized, connected, and moving forward. This position will make a measurable difference by strengthening development efforts across the company.

Summary of duties and responsibilities [essential functions]:

• Driving Training & Development Initiatives: Support people development initiatives by proactively coordinating timelines, materials, and readiness to help efforts move forward with clarity and continuity. Sustain momentum across multiple development efforts by thoughtfully balancing priorities, adapting plans as needs evolve, and addressing issues that may arise.
• Learning Content Development & Enablement: Create, evolve, and maintain people development materials, including guides, tools, job aides, and digital resources, that reinforce consistency and quality across development efforts. Ensure learning materials remain current and relevant by aligning content to evolving processes, systems, and technology advancements.
• Learning Systems & Technology Support: Leverage AI-enabled tools and learning technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and speed across content development and learning support efforts. Support the ongoing effectiveness of the Learning Management System (LMS), including course setup, learner assignments, reporting, and data accuracy.
• Program Coordination & Delivery: Support Coordinate people development programs from planning through delivery, supporting facilitators and subject matter experts with materials, communication, and preparation to ensure a consistent experience. Support live and virtual learning sessions, including setup, technology coordination, and participant experience.
• Continuous Improvement & Learning Curiosity: Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and standardize people development processes and tools. Use feedback, observations, and data to continuously improve learning support and learner experience.

Qualifications and attributes:

• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and similar technologies) and Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.
• Background or education in training and development preferred.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to create engaging learning materials across multiple formats and support learning management systems, including data management and reporting.
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability, with commitment to learning and continuously improving approaches, tools, and processes.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and details effectively.
• Proven follow through, with the ability to keep work moving and bring tasks to completion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity, consistency, and responsiveness.