Job Abstract

You're an original. So are we.

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga.

The Manager, Retail Talent Development translates global organizational needs into development programs for all retail employees. They will lead collaborative efforts to assess, design, develop, deliver, and reinforce such needs with the goal of improving overall DTC performance. The Manager, Retail Talent Development has ownership of the retail talent lifecycle and sets a strategic vision for retail learning at LS&Co. This includes leading all retail onboarding, development programs, and targeted career pathing.

This is a hybrid position and will work onsite in our San Francisco Headquarters three times per week, Tuesday-Thursday.

About the Job:

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of retail career development programs (including new employee onboarding) with tailored approaches for all levels within the retail organization

  • Review and analyze job descriptions and career path models to identify areas of opportunity within performance development across the retail organization. Partner with global talent management and regional HR to implement enhancements

  • Leverage multiple modalities and the 70-20-10 learning ratio to ensure our team members receive effective training and development that directly influences their career growth

• Research and gather feedback from learners and stakeholders to refine and ensure retail programs and experiences remain impactful and meet objectives

• Partner with regional training teams to ensure the programming is globally streamlined

• Consult and partner with business leadership, HR Business Partners, Talent Management, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as needed

• Facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions as necessary for retail programs

• Develop change management plans to boost program visibility and engagement

• Create learning journeys for continuous development

• Review and analyze job descriptions and career path models to identify areas of opportunity within performance development across retail

• Ensure the programming is globally streamlined

About You:

• 10 years professional experience

• Global experience

• Retail background

• Proven track record in designing and implementing successful, customized learning and development programs for retail.

• Acts as a strategic leader within the team for other retail programs; can connect strategy and approach across programs and the business

• Strong execution of programs to grow and develop internal talent

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, adept at developing and maintaining effective working relationships across all levels of an organization, and within a matrixed, retail environment.

• Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to set and manage expectations and competing priorities

• Proven ability to roll out and manage talent solutions on global scale. Exceptional project management skills, from concept, to planning, to implementation, to results measurement.

• Proactive and able to drive project work with a sense of ownership

• Solutions-driven with an analytical approach to problem-solving

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies

• Experience working with e-learning platforms and practices.

Benefits & Perks:

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

The expected starting salary range for this role is $96,600 - $146,200 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact. We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible.

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