As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
The Senior Manager of Learning & Development leads a global learning strategy that enhances employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness. This role manages a team of three L&D professionals and oversees the full lifecycle of learning programs, from needs assessment to evaluation. The position partners with business leaders and HR to deliver impactful, data-driven learning solutions and manages a $2M budget and vendor relationships. It plays a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three L&D professionals, including workload management and performance coaching.
- Design and implement a global learning strategy aligned with business goals and employee development needs.
- Consult with business leaders and HR to assess learning needs and deliver targeted, high-impact solutions.
- Oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs using both in-person and virtual formats.
- Manage a $2M annual budget and all vendor relationships, including RFPs, contracts, and service level agreements.
- Evaluate and optimize learning technologies, including LMS platforms, to enhance efficiency and innovation.
- Develop and manage an L&D service model to ensure effective resource allocation and program delivery.
- Monitor industry trends and integrate best practices to maintain a competitive L&D function.
- Facilitate training sessions and partner with SMEs and instructional designers to create engaging content.
- Measure program effectiveness through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development or a related HR role.
- 4+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, HR, or a related field.
- Proven experience in global L&D strategy design and implementation.
- Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience managing LMS platforms and vendor relationships.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills across diverse, global teams.
Preferred Requirements
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Adult Learning, or a related field.
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).
- Experience in manufacturing, R&D, or technical environments.
- Background in matrixed or global organizations.
- Familiarity with ROI analysis and data-driven decision-making in L&D.
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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $133,000 - $175,000.In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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What We Do
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.
Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.
At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.
And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities
