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Grainger · 17 hours ago

Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $201K/yr

7+ years exp

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Senior Manager, Learning and Development provides strategic leadership to enhance organizational capability and business performance through impactful development programs and partnerships with HR and business leaders.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops and executes leadership development strategy by aligning programs with business and HR priorities to build organizational capability

Diagnoses capability gaps and defines learning priorities to advise on talent strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness

Leads creation and delivery of scalable, inclusive programs by applying instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and digital technologies

Incorporates experiential, social, and digital approaches to ensure learning experiences are engaging and outcome-focused

Acts as a trusted advisor by integrating learning initiatives with succession planning, performance management, and change efforts to drive business results

Conducts needs analyses and measures effectiveness and ROI to refine programs based on analytics and feedback for continuous improvement

Designs and executes programs that prepare high-potential talent for key roles to strengthen leadership capabilities at all levels

Promotes learning strategies that support strategic goals to foster organizational growth and long-term success

Qualification

Leadership development strategyInstructional design principlesAdult learning theoryDigital learning toolsNeeds analysisData analyticsLMS/LXP platformsOrganizational DevelopmentConsultingPerformance managementChange managementBuilding credibilityInfluencing decisions

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field required

7+ years in progressive leadership roles, enterprise learning strategy, consulting, instructional design, analytics, and working in complex global environments required

Strong ability to assess learning gaps and translate findings into actionable development strategies

Deep understanding of adult learning principles, blended learning, and digital learning tools

Skilled at building credibility, influencing decisions, and partnering with leaders at all levels

Uses data and insight to identify root causes and craft evidence-based solutions

Ability to connect learning initiatives to business outcomes and strategic priorities

Familiar with modern LMS/LXP platforms, virtual facilitation, and emerging learning tools

Understands business operations, performance levers, and how people strategy drives results

Preferred

Master's Degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Learning Design

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.

18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.

Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Company

Grainger

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As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees