DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S: 

Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Program Lead to translate our holistic training & development strategy and build next level development programs and experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong skillset in leading independent program design, development, and execution. We are a small team with passion around helping associates and managers develop specific skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for their overall career growth at Leslie’s, a leading retail specialty pool supplies company. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with the flexibility of working 2 days remotely and 3 days in the office at our Phoenix Headquarters. 

Responsibilities  

Program Design & Development: 

Independently own the creation and development of innovative development programs tailored to meet the specific needs of varying business areas and levels (corporate, leaders, associates, retail associates, high potential leaders, etc.). Conduct needs assessment and collaborate with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and learning needs. Create development content in various modalities and facilitate meaningful development experiences with interaction, enthusiasm, and expertise with participants at varying levels (new hires, existing leaders, high caliber senior leaders, etc.). Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across our Training & Development Team, providing best practices in learning design, delivery, and evaluation to colleagues.

Lead Program Management:

Create comprehensive, detailed project, training and communication plans to drive accountability, execution, and participation in development experiences, fully owning the programs from start to finish. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to advocate for learning and development initiatives and secure necessary resources and support. Independently manage logistics, resources, expenses and timelines to ensure seamless, on-time, and efficient delivery of programs, owning all operational aspects. Utilize project management methodologies to track progress and adapt to changes for development programs to drive full execution. Generate comprehensive reports and conduct frequent and thorough analysis and assessments of training initiatives, providing actionable insights to enhance execution, drive accountability and focus on continuous improvements.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. Minimum of 3+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on training and development. Proven skillset and experience in independent program management including design, development, execution and accountability for results. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess the impact and effectiveness of training initiatives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software.

Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options. Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option). Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Ten (10) paid holidays, including a floating personal day. Employee assistance and wellness programs. Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.