Director, Learning & Development

Clearfield, Inc.$145K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in learning and development or talent management
  • Proven track record in leadership development in high-growth environments
  • Strong analytical skills to leverage data for talent assessment
  • Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with senior leadership
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced settings

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead talent management and succession planning strategy
  • Build and scale effective talent development programs
  • Collaborate with leaders to implement talent reviews and development plans
  • Analyze data to identify trends and measure program impact
  • Create inclusive talent practices for internal mobility

Benefits

  • Holistic total rewards package including comprehensive healthcare
  • Family-building benefits like fertility and adoption support
  • Flexible time off and annual wellness stipend
  • Free OneMedical memberships for employees and dependents
  • Catered lunches and fully stocked kitchens
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Full Job Description
As a Director, Learning & Development, you'll define and scale CLEAR's talent management and development strategy to build a high-performing, future-ready organization. You'll partner closely with senior leaders to design programs that accelerate growth, strengthen leadership capability, and drive measurable business impact.

What you'll do:
  • Define and lead CLEAR's talent management and succession planning strategy to strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational capability
  • Build and scale talent development programs, including onboarding, manager training, leadership development, and high-potential initiatives
  • Partner with People Partners and business leaders to design and execute talent reviews, development plans, and succession strategies for critical roles
  • Leverage data and insights to identify talent trends, measure program effectiveness, and continuously improve ROI across all initiatives
  • Develop and implement inclusive, equitable talent practices that expand opportunity and strengthen internal mobility across CLEAR

How you'll measure success:
  • Strength of internal talent pipeline and succession coverage for key roles
  • Adoption and impact of leadership and development programs (e.g., engagement, retention, promotion rates)
  • Measurable improvements in manager effectiveness and team performance
  • ROI and effectiveness of talent programs through defined KPIs and analytics

What you're great at:
  • Building and scaling talent management and leadership development strategies in high-growth environments
  • Translating data into actionable insights that drive talent and business outcomes
  • Influencing and partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness
  • Leading and developing high-performing teams while staying close to execution
  • Navigating ambiguity and operating with ownership in fast-paced, evolving environments

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when you're at your best, we're at our best. You'll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs.

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $145,000-$180,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR's total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units.

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About Clearfield, Inc.

Clearfield, Inc. is a US-based company that designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber optic management products. The company's products are used in the telecommunications industry to manage fiber optic cables and connections. Clearfield's products include fiber distribution hubs, optical components, and cabinets. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Clearfield has a global presence with offices in the United States, Canada, and China.
Learn more about Clearfield, Inc.
Size
250 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.9 million
5 Year Trend
+29.6%
Revenue
$100.7 million
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