Learning & Change Partner (Heavy Emphasis on Change/Behavior management )

Company: Restaurant Technologies, Inc
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

The Learning & Change Partner is responsible for the strategy and execution of organizational change, communication and future of work initiatives to create a culture of innovation and flexibility, in pursuit of the development of a high performing team.

Working Location: This position can be based anywhere in the Continental US and will require up to 25% travel.

Primary Job Accountabilities:

Organizational Change Management

* Provide change management leadership in the delivery and execution of change programs across the company, consulting and coaching in all areas of the change management process - impact assessment, change heat maps, resistance planning, stakeholder engagement and implementation planning
* Partner with leaders and employees across all areas of the business to understand, plan and implement change that drives success against organization goals in combination with a highly engaging employee experience that promotes ongoing engagement in change and corporate strategic direction
* Build change management capability across all levels of the organization
* Maintain a portfolio view of change management to ensure impacts, interdependencies and prioritization of change is understood and managed effectively to minimize change saturation and enhance success of change initiatives
* Develop change delivery plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance
* Ensure the return on investment for change projects is measurable, reported against and achieved as it relates to business change initiatives in order to demonstrate the value and success of change and investments across the business
* Implement and streamline change management processes utilizing systems, templates, and automation

Communications Management

* Responsible for organization-wide communication strategy, development and execution
* Partner with leaders and employees to develop employee communications that are engaging, clear and effectively distil complex and big picture information into digestible content
* Develop, measure and enhance company communication tools and channels through processes and automation to ensure that the right message is shared with the right group of people, at the right time, to create a powerful and engaging communication strategy in support of company strategy and focus

Future of Work & Employee Experience Innovation

* Design, develop and implement company-wide initiatives in partnership with all teams and leaders to create a culture of innovation, inclusion and energy that ensures we continue to offer a rewarding employee value proposition and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
* Analyze and adapt individual and team ways of working to create a high performing A team that works autonomously, with intent while encouraging flexibility and adaptability in all areas of the business through the implementation of team playbooks, leadership and management skills development and individual communication skills
* Understand and evolve company-wide ways of working practices in line with company strategy to ensure that innovative and rewarding experiences are key engagement points for employees
* Partner with HR Business Partners to ideate and deploy experimental approaches to ways of working and inter-team communication - measuring, learning from and adapting the behaviors and skills we need to adapt our people and processes seamlessly to the future needs of the organization
* Partner with HR Business Partners and broader HR team to create and connect our internal 'brand' for our employee experience and culture through all initiatives.

Education, Requirements & Competencies:

Minimum Qualifications:

* 5+ years professional level experience in change management and demonstrated 2-3 years' experience in leading organization-wide change initiatives
* Degree or equivalent work experience, or formal qualification in change management discipline such as PROSCI
* Leadership of major projects requiring change management (upward of $1 million dollars)
* Experience in developing and implementing company-wide change strategies
* Excellent stakeholder management skills in managing diverse stakeholders at all levels within the organization
* Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

* Proven hands-on change delivery experience using change management methodologies and tools that are robust and fit-for-purpose
* Adept at delivering executive level presentations
* Superior communication and delivery skills enabling you to influence and establish credibility with stakeholders
* Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills
* Ability to work effectively in fast paced, high-growth, ambiguous and challenging environments
* Proficient at prioritizing and managing a diverse workload of projects and initiatives
* Results-driven team player who thrives on working with others to solve complex challenges - particularly across diverse business locations
* Professional, pragmatic and customer focused
* Multi-Site experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Restaurant Technologies is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination in employment.

As a critical part of our culture of respect, we strictly prohibit any discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, and any other status protected by law.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at askHR@rti-inc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. You may also contact us at 1-888-796-4997 if you wish to speak with a resource regarding a reasonable accommodation request.

NEXT STEPS

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WHO WE ARE

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 20,000 existing accounts we are an established, profitable mid -sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 42 metropolitan markets.

OUR CULTURE

At Restaurant Technologies, we've cultivated an award winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We've earned recognition as a "Best Place to Work," by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on the list of Minnesota's Fastest Growing Companies. In addition, we've earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

OUR CUSTOMERS

We serve the leaders in the food service industry which include -McDonald's, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Albertsons, White Castle, KFC, Carrabba's, Applebee's, Chili's, and leading independent restaurants.

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