Department:

Human Resources

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager leads initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational culture across the County. This role aligns employee development with the County’s mission to deliver high-quality, responsive public services. The L&D Manager partners with departments to build a skilled, engaged, and service-oriented workforce prepared to meet evolving community needs.

Strategic Learning & Talent Development

• Lead countywide learning strategy aligned with organizational priorities and service delivery goals

• Manage one- and three-year operational plans for division, aligned with HR Department strategy and roadmap

• Sustain and optimize the learner’s experience at the County, through a variety of experiences (including but not limited to synchronous and asynchronous courses, blended learning, workshops, and social)

• Assess workforce skill gaps and create targeted solutions annually

• Lead a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge sharing

Organizational Development & Effectiveness

• Partner with departments to assess organizational challenges and implement practical, people-centered solutions

• Develop, manage, and communicate performance management practices that align employee goals with County priorities

• Consult on change management efforts related to new systems, processes, and service models

• In coordination with Labor and Relations Manager and HR Business Partners, consult on and mediate conflict situations with employee groups as needed

• Conduct team alignment sessions and organizational assessments, as requested

• Advance initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, engagement, and collaboration (i.e., QMM, STAR Committee, Retreats)

Leadership & Talent Development

• Manage development programs for supervisors, managers, and leaders (i.e., ALE, Leadership Studio, New Supervisor and Manager Orientation)

• In coordination with Labor and Relations Manager and HR Business Partners, provide coaching and consultation to leaders on performance, team dynamics, and employee development

• Oversee focused development programs such as mentoring and coaching, whether provided internally or externally

• Foster a culture of accountability, feedback, and growth

People, Operations, & Data

• Lead team of specialists to achieve operational plan goals

• Use technology, best practices, and collaboration to develop optimized processes and ways of working within the division

• Analyze survey data, training outcomes, and workforce metrics to guide decisions

• Manage division contracts, providers, budget, and expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimal ROI

• Evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programs and recommend improvements

Compliance & Public Sector Alignment

• Ensure training programs align with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as County policies

• Support required training initiatives (e.g., ethics, safety, compliance, and certification programs)

• Maintain awareness of public sector trends, workforce challenges, and best practices

Hours: Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field

• 5–8+ years of experience in learning & development, organizational development, and talent development

• Experience working within or supporting government operations, multi-department environments, or regulated industries

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills

• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field

• Public sector experience

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of 5 years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $90,000-100,000/year, based on your qualifications. 

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.