Learning and Development Manager at Marriott

JOB SUMMARY

Specializes in performance development and learning delivery of brand and service-related topics to support the hotel’s human capital development strategy. Plans and executes key learning delivery and leadership development activities.  Facilitates and/or delivers specified on-property training, including core required training and brand training for hourly associates, supervisors and leaders.  Is the subject matter expert on brand and leadership development tools and resources, educating all leaders in their resources and assisting in their development as requested/appropriate.  

Monitors compliance of all required training, including training programs for new hires, brand training initiatives, brand related learning audits/checks and working directly with DHR as well as Heads of Departments to drive compliance for all required training. Verifies programs/processes are effectively implemented to accomplish objectives in alignment with broader business objectives.    

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major.
• Prior work experience in hotel-based Training, Generalist role or Human Resources Manager role.
• Brand Trainer Certified (Marriott) or an equivalent in adult learning/platform skills certification (external).
• Multi-lingual experience an added advantage.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Administering Employee Training Programs

• Promotes and informs employees about all training programs.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Helps employees identify specific behaviors that will contribute to service excellence.
• Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Uses effective training methods to ensure employees have a good understanding of guest satisfaction and can demonstrate guest satisfaction skills.
• Meets with training cadre on a regular basis to support training efforts.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.

Evaluating Training Programs Effectiveness

• Monitors enrollment and attendance at training classes.
• Meets regularly with participants to assess progress and address concerns.
• Partners with operational leaders to assess if employees demonstrate effective technical and leadership skills.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Measures transfer of learning from training courses to the operation.
• Ensures adult learning principles are incorporated into training programs.

Developing Training Program Plans and Budgets

• Ensures all training and development activities (department specific and general property training) are strategically linked to the organization’s mission and vision.
• Identifies performance gaps and works with managers to develop and implement appropriate training to improve performance.
• Makes any necessary adjustments to training methodology and/or re-trains as appropriate.
• Aligns current training and development programs to effectively impact key business indicators.
• Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Develops specific training to improve service performance.
• Drives brand values and philosophy in all training and development activities.
• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

Managing Training Budgets

• Participates in the development of the Training budget as required.
• Manages budget in alignment with Human Resources and property financial goals.
• Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Utilizes P-card if appropriate to control and monitor departmental expenditures.