Senior Training Specialist

The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

$88K — $105K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Education, Development, HR, etc.) required.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive Learning & Development experience in hospitality or related areas.
  • Extensive experience facilitating training both in-person and virtually.
  • Proven ability to design and implement learning solutions effectively.
  • Advanced knowledge in instructional design and adult learning theory.
  • Solid project and stakeholder management skills are essential.
  • Experience with training and developing trainers for best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to assess learning needs and create strategic roadmaps.
  • Conduct learning needs analyses and performance assessments to identify gaps.
  • Analyze Quality Assurance trends and operational metrics to preemptively find training needs.
  • Consult with leaders to diagnose performance issues and recommend effective solutions.
  • Translate operational goals into measurable learning objectives and strategies.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for organizational capability development.
  • Lead high-visibility learning experiences for executive-level audiences.
  • Develop and conduct workshops on various leadership and performance topics.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a luxury service environment.
  • Engage in professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership.
  • Impact organizational performance through strategic learning solutions.
Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with department leadership to assess learning needs and develop strategic learning roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct learning needs analyses (LNA), performance assessments, and organizational gap analyses.
  • Review Quality Assurance trends, guest feedback, operational KPIs, call monitoring results, and business metrics to proactively identify training needs.
  • Conduct and Consult with leaders to identify root causes of performance challenges and recommend learning and non-learning solutions.
  • Translate operational priorities into measurable learning objectives and performance improvement strategies.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on organizational capability development.
  • Serve as the organization's lead facilitator for executive-level and high-visibility learning experiences.
  • Develop and Deliver workshops focused on leadership, coaching, accountability, communication, emotional intelligence, facilitation, performance management, change leadership, and luxury leadership behaviors.
  • Manage the end-to-end development of training curriculums, including eLearning modules, instructor-led content, and blended learning experiences.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Business Administration, IO Psychology or a related field.

Experience & Skills

  • Minimum 8 years of progressive Learning & Development experience, preferably within hospitality, luxury service, sales, or contact center environments.
  • Extensive classroom and virtual facilitation experience with frontline employees, leaders, and executive audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting learning needs analyses, performance consulting, and organizational gap assessments.
  • Proven ability to design and implement strategic learning solutions from concept through execution.
  • Advanced instructional design expertise and knowledge of adult learning theory.
  • Experience reviewing Quality Assurance trends, operational metrics, and business performance data to identify learning opportunities.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional enterprise initiatives.
  • Experience mentoring trainers and facilitating train-the-trainer programs.
  • Proficiency with Articulate 360, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office Suite, multimedia development tools, and learning technologies.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Learning Consulting
  • Adult Learning & Facilitation Excellence
  • Instructional Design
  • Learning Needs Analysis
  • Performance Gap Analysis
  • Quality Assurance Trend Analysis
  • Learning Analytics & Reporting
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Business Acumen
  • Executive Presence
  • Project Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

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