Director, Training - Apartments

Position Summary

Implement training and development initiatives that improve business performance, increase engagement, and foster Associate growth and development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to consult, design, and develop learning initiatives, facilitate development programs, and coach individual leaders.

This role is crucial for fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring that all employees possess the necessary skills to meet current and future business needs.

Job Duties

• Analyze key jobs and roles to determine the knowledge and skills necessary for high performance in each role.
• Gather input from stakeholders to stay connected with and respond to evolving training needs.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of programs designed to enable the division to meet its objectives.
• Determine the best training delivery methods by analyzing the audience, content, and operational constraints to optimize the design and implementation strategy.
• Develop training paths for key positions in the company, work with leaders to establish individual development plans consistent with current job duties and career advancement
• Develop, maintain, and deliver a best-in-class learning portfolio that is aligned with the company’s business priorities, ensuring that all aspects of development and delivery are high-impact and meet the needs of a diverse range of positions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all division-specific training programs and implement changes as necessary to elevate the level and success of all training initiatives
• Facilitate a variety of in-person and virtual employee learning sessions.
• Partner with the Corporate Organizational Development & Training team for the strategic planning, direction, implementation, and evaluation of employee training and development programs within the organization
• Create and monitor the annual training budget. Reviews, tracks, and explains budget variances.
• Leads and mentors team, fostering their growth and development of skills.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of Training and Development or equivalent experience
• Proven track record cultivating relationships with senior stakeholders to understand and prioritize the learning needs of the business
• Deep understanding of organizational development / organizational behavior theories, methods, and concepts
• Proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with Leadership, On-site teams and Cross-Divisional departments
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong financial/business acumen and exhibits extreme attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-resolution and critical thinking skills
• Experience in developing strategies, performance metrics, tactics and techniques based on the feedback of the customer and market environment
• Occasional travel required
  
  

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $115,400.00 - $157,800.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us

Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.