Learning Partner

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose / Context / Objective of the position

The Learning Partner ensures the smooth and effective functioning of training events, tools and special projects at global level. Main responsibilities include planning and coordinating training programs, and designing/improving training materials. Responsibilities might also include supporting/advising HR colleagues in charge of similar activities 

Main responsibilities:

• Support the design and preparation of educational aids and materials; recommend revisions to existing courses
• Coordinate main corporate T&D activities and metrics: plan, schedule and coordinate logistics of training events, track participation and support participants as necessary
• Administer the LDC.learn platform and online courses: support eLearning courses producers and users, fix bugs, coordinate with IT for timely platform upgrades and evolution.
• Coordinate follow-up analysis of all completed training to evaluate and measure satisfaction and results.
• Recommend appropriate resources and training methods to HR colleagues.
• Apply and model corporate education principles and stay informed on new training methods and techniques. Exemplifies the desired learning culture of the organization.
• Promote and contribute to improve L&D processes and policies
• Supports annual training and development needs analysis based on business needs and consultancy with HR colleagues
• Occasionally select and assign instructors or vendors to conduct small scale training

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR. At least 3 in Learning and Development. Other talent focused experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business management or HR/Education or any related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Solid knowledge and experience of L&D practice and disciplines, talent management experience a plus
• Excellent Windows Office knowledge, especially Advanced Power Point & SharePoint; advanced Excel a plus
• Experience using and developing training materials utilizing a variety of media; knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation
• Experience coordinating multiple training events in parallel in a regional or global corporate setting
• Significant experience with cross functional and cross country collaboration
• English mother tongue or equivalent fluency mandatory – ability to produce high level written materials will be tested during interview process
• Experience as a trainer or facilitator a plus

Soft skills

• Strong interpersonal, listening skills
• Influencing skills and self-confidence: capacity to manage internal customers independently
• Creativity and resourcefulness
• Business Acumen and curiosity/appetite for learning
• Outstanding speaking and writing skills
• Cultural awareness and ability to work across multiple countries
• Experience and ability to successfully manage competing deadlines; flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Results orientation, motivation to experiment and deliver

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us