As the Learning & Development Manager, Employee Development, you will be key in designing, implementing, and facilitating programs that enhance our workforce's skills to meet business needs. We're seeking a strategic thinker who excels in execution and is passionate about employee development.

Your primary responsibilities will include designing and facilitating employee development programs throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, all-staff development, peer-to-peer learning, and team development. Additionally, you will design and manage our skills-first learning strategy and our learning technology strategy.

You will report into the Director, Talent Management & Learning and will work hybrid from our New York City office.

You'll Get To…

• Develop an employee development strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals and individual career paths.
• Develop a learning systems strategy and manage the learning technology stack (including LXP, LMS)
• Improve the design, delivery, engagement and measurement of our learning experiences by designing strategies on how best to leverage our learning technology.
• Adopt a skills-first learning approach to program design.
• Identify, curate, and deliver a diverse range of learning opportunities based on our priorities and findings from skills gap analysis.
• Audit and iterate our current development@ programs including onboarding and build a roadmap for the full development lifecycle of an employees at Squarespace.
• Establish and promote a culture of knowledge sharing through building mentorship and peer-to-peer learning programs.
• Work with department heads, team leaders, and people partners to assess and address team development needs with targeted interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of development programs using feedback, performance metrics, and ongoing assessment.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external learning providers. Negotiate contracts and oversee budgeting for all employee development programs.

Who We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience working in Learning & Development
• 3+ years experience leading employee development programs.
• 3+ year of management experience
• Strategic vision and foresight in L&D
• Expertise in L&D program design and delivery. Expert facilitation skills required.
• Excellent project management and execution skills.
• Motivated to create custom and innovative programs along with executing on the daily administrative tasks
• Expertise in adult learning principles, learning methods (ADDIE) and instructional design.
• Relevant L&D/HR Certifications (e.g., CPLP, SHRM-SCP, PMP, Insights Discovery, EQi, Intercultural Development Inventory, Coaching Certification (ICF) ).
• Proficient in multiple types of learning/HR systems and tools (Workday, LXP, LMS)

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave
• Equity plan for all employees
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop

Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.

About Squarespace

Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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