Director of Learning and Development

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established organization to identify a Director of Learning & Development to lead enterprise-wide leadership development, talent growth, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic yet hands-on Learning & Development leader who enjoys building programs from the ground up, partnering closely with executive leadership, and creating scalable development strategies that support a growing workforce. The ideal candidate brings a blend of leadership development expertise, organizational development experience, and the ability to influence leaders across all levels of an organization. This role will be 100% on-site in the Portland, OR area and has a base salary of $140,000-$180,000, DOE.

What You'll Do

• Lead the organization's learning and leadership development strategy.

• Design and implement leadership development programs for leaders at all levels.

• Build succession planning and internal talent development initiatives.

• Develop scalable learning frameworks, tools, and resources.

• Facilitate leadership training, workshops, and coaching sessions.

• Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.

• Enhance onboarding and employee development programs.

• Establish metrics and reporting to evaluate learning effectiveness and business impact.

• Support organizational development and change management initiatives.

• Lead and mentor learning and development team members.

• Drive continuous improvement across learning systems, content, and delivery methods.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or related disciplines.

• Proven experience creating leadership development programs and talent strategies.

• Demonstrated success building programs, processes, and frameworks rather than simply maintaining existing initiatives.

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and executive communication skills.

• Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing across multiple levels of an organization.

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

• Experience measuring learning outcomes and driving continuous improvement through data.

• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High visibility role with direct access to executive leadership.

• Opportunity to influence organizational growth and leadership capability.

• Ability to build and modernize learning programs with strong leadership support.

• Mix of strategic planning and hands-on implementation.

• Opportunity to create lasting impact on employee development and organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Generous paid time off

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life and disability coverage

• Employee assistance program

• Professional development opportunities