Learning & Development Manager
We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager - this position can be based in any of the following locations: Huntersville NC, Detroit MI or Westbury NY. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Leadership & Culture and a dotted line to the Head of HR Americas, this role develops and support regional training and development programs, support change processes, and be a competent contact person for managers and HR colleagues throughout the Americas. With your expertise and enthusiasm for talent and organizational development, you will help our employees reach their full potential—ensuring our company remains sustainably successful.
Your Responsibilities:
- Design and develop learning programs for leadership and professional skills, using blended and digital learning approaches.
- Create engaging digital learning content (e-learning modules, virtual classrooms, microlearning) to support scalable development initiatives.
- Facilitate interactive workshops and team development sessions, ensuring high-impact learning experiences.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to identify learning needs and translate them into effective solutions.
- Support regional roll-out of global learning initiatives and adapt content for local relevance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating program effectiveness and integrating learner feedback.
- Work with HR & Business leaders to develop training programs that can be scaled to multiple countries
- Advocate & train on the value of Oerlikon’s training programs to country HR and business leaders
- Shape the design and execution of the region’s team workshops
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of HR, Training, or Organizational Design experience
- Experience using digital tools to scale and create training and development modules
- Experience facilitating onsite training and team building workshops
- Experienced in project management
- Knowledge of MS Office, very strong excel skills and general affinity with IT tools
- Travel 20% of the time
We offer:
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
- Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
- Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
- 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Why Oerlikon:
Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.
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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!
For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, or New York, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $120,000 to $150,000 / year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.
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About us
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.
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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Agencies
Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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