Job Description:
Senior Learning & Development Partner
Huntsman is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Partner supporting the Human Resources Division located in Costa Rica. This position will report to the Learning and Organizational Development Manager.
Job ScopeThe Senior Learning & Development Partner serves as the primary Learning & Development point of contact for Latin America, with a strong focus on Costa Rica. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and global L&D to identify capability needs, design and implement learning solutions, and foster a culture of continuous development.
The successful candidate combines strong facilitation and instructional design capabilities with a consulting mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to improve learning experiences while connecting global strategies with regional business priorities.
In summary, as the Senior Learning & Development Partner, you will:- Serve as the primary Learning & Development point of contact for Latin America, acting as the trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders on learning and talent development needs.
- Consult with stakeholders to identify capability gaps, recommend learning solutions, and align development initiatives with business priorities.
- Translate global learning strategies into meaningful regional initiatives while sharing regional best practices across the global L&D network.
- Support the Shared Services learning roadmap for Costa Rica, including the Onboarding process.
- Facilitate sessions and training related to professional, business and leadership skills, which will include a combination of in-person and virtual delivery.
- Assist with the instructional design of new programs.
- Promote E-learning content and create development tracks with LinkedIn Learning.
- Assist with the L&D Programs annual planning process of developing the annual calendar, and tracking of participants. Support the Americas Learning & Development Manager, Human Resources Business Partners, and Stakeholders with training coordination and logistics.
- Evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
- Support Learning Management System (LMS) activities and partner with HR Shared Services to ensure an effective learner experience.
- Manage leadership assessment processes, including stakeholder communication, reporting, and vendor coordination.
- Generate learning analytics, HRIS reports, and executive summaries to support business decision-making.
- Manage external learning vendors to ensure learning solutions remain current, relevant, and aligned, and oversee purchase requisitions, invoices, and related administrative processes.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office days are required, due specific business needs.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience with significant experience in Learning & Development.
- Experience partnering with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify organizational development needs.
- Experience facilitating instructor-led learning programs in both virtual and in-person environments.
- Experience designing learning solutions and adult learning experiences.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems.
- Fluency in English.
- Facilitation: Delivers engaging learning experiences, both virtually and in person, using relevant examples and interactive techniques to maximize learner engagement and application.
- Learning Consulting & Business Partnership: Builds trusted relationships with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify development needs, provide strategic learning solutions, and influence decisions aligned with business priorities.
- Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and professionally while fostering strong partnerships across teams, valuing diverse perspectives, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
- Strategic & Global Mindset: Connects global learning strategies with regional business needs, sharing best practices while balancing enterprise objectives with local execution.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve learning experiences, processes, and solutions through creativity, curiosity, and a proactive mindset.
- Planning & Execution: Independently plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple learning initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Managing Complexity & Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by navigating ambiguity, analyzing complex situations, and developing practical solutions to evolving business challenges.
- Workday Learning preferred.
- Experience managing leadership assessment tools.
- Experience working in a multinational organization.
- Portuguese preferred.
- Travel requirements: 20%.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.
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Skills Required
- Unrestricted right to work in Costa Rica
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience with significant experience in Learning & Development
- Experience partnering with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify organizational development needs
- Experience facilitating instructor-led learning programs in both virtual and in-person environments
- Experience designing learning solutions and adult learning experiences
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Fluency in English
- Ability to work on-site in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (additional days occasionally required)
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
- Workday Learning experience
- Experience managing leadership assessment tools
- Experience working in a multinational organization
- Portuguese language skills
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
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