The Learning and Development Business Partner (LDBP) is a hands-on instructional design contributor responsible for designing and developing custom learning and enablement solutions that build team member skills and capabilities. This role independently manages a portfolio of learning projects through the full lifecycle, from needs assessment and design through development, implementation, and evaluation. The LDBP works closely with business leaders and subject matter experts across NRI to design and deliver impactful learning solutions that build capability, support professional growth, and strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
Responsibilities
- Design and personally develop engaging, practical learning experiences and enablement solutions using sound instructional design principles.
- Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to assess performance and capability needs, define desired outcomes, and design custom learning solutions.
- Manage a portfolio of concurrent learning projects from needs assessment through design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Leverage advanced learning technologies and AI tools throughout the learning development lifecycle to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of learning solutions.
- Independently manage scope, timelines, milestones, stakeholder communication, and deliverables.
- Manage stakeholder review and approval cycles and prepare and publish completed learning content in the appropriate format and platform for learner access.
- Create surveys, quizzes, and other diagnostic tools to evaluate the effectiveness of training and enablement solutions.
- Manage solutions such as projects, owning timeline, scope, updates, and communication with stakeholders.
- Source and partner with external vendors as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 5 -7 years of experience in an instructional design role.
- 3-5 years of experience executing and running training programs
- Fluency in leveraging various AI technologies to create, manage, and evaluate solutions
- Experience designing and developing learning solutions for Sales and/or Delivery teams, including sales enablement, consulting and delivery effectiveness, and high-performer skill development.
- Experience working with a wide variety of learning technologies (examples: Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, Multimedia tools, etc).
- Excellent project management and consulting skills
- Experience working with performance management programs and/or competency modeling a plus
- Strategic and wholistic thinking – ability to construct a long-term vision based on achieving specific goals. Ability to break long term vision into shorter, time-bound milestones
- Dedication to progress and results – process orientation and methodical in approach to training and enabling team members
Benefits
You'll love working at NRI not just for the usual benefits, but for our environment and culture!
You'll work with a great group of people in a highly collaborative team and results oriented atmosphere.
You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and extremely positive environment where there is always the opportunity to challenge your skills and really move the needle.
You’ll work with large, sophisticated, and progressive clients throughout North America.
We provide a comprehensive benefits program including: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending, 401(k) Plan, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Generous Vacation and Flex Time Off Programs, Company Paid Holidays, and Training and Development Opportunities.
Notices
The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, or experience required of individuals in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
NRI North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
NRI North America will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
NRI North America will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with The Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to CareersBegin@nri-na.com.
