Position Title: Director of Learning and Development
Location: Jericho, NY
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Req ID: R388-2025
Description: About KimcoKimco Realty is the leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. We are a company committed to building the future through bold innovation. We believe transformation succeeds when grounded in strong core disciplines. That’s why we’re seeking a strategic leader to shape our employee development approach—someone who can inspire continuous learning, support business agility, and ensure our teams are equipped with the skills that matter most.
Role Overview******Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.****** We are currently seeking a
Director of Learning & Development with responsibility for designing and implementing a learning ecosystem that supports both innovation and operational excellence. This role will collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify capability needs, deliver impactful learning experiences, and foster a culture of growth and accountability.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a learning strategy aligned with the company’s business priorities and transformation goals.
- Balance future-focused skill building (e.g. digital fluency, innovation) with reinforcement of core disciplines (e.g., compliance, project management, customer service).
- Program Design & Delivery
- Create scalable learning pathways, leadership development programs, onboarding experiences, and upskilling initiatives.
- Integrate modern learning modalities—digital platforms, experiential learning, coaching, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
- Culture & Change Enablement
- Promote a growth mindset and embed learning into daily workflows.
- Support change initiatives by equipping employees with the tools and mindsets to adapt and thrive.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to align learning initiatives with workforce needs.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external providers to curate and deliver high-impact learning experiences.
- Talent & Performance Integration
- Align learning and development initiatives with performance management processes to drive measurable growth and accountability.
- Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure talent development strategies are informed by performance data and business outcomes.
- Use performance insights to identify skill gaps and inform learning priorities.
- Ensure learning programs contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, goal alignment, and high performance.
Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of increasing responsibility in enterprise learning and development, culminating in a leadership role.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and HRIS integration.
- Experience with Workday preferred.
- Familiarity with digital learning technologies (e.g., Skillsoft, LinkedIn Learning, Cornerstone).
- Expertise in training and learning principles and program design.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align learning with strategic goals.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills.
- Passion for empowering others and fostering inclusive learning cultures.
- Professional certifications (CPLP, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, ATD credentials) preferred
- Experience in real estate or similar industries preferred
- Ability to travel up to 25%
The expected salary is anticipated to be between $125,000 and $150,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.
** Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability **
About Us: Kimco's mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week.
Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of September 30, 2025, the company owned interests in 564 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 100 million square feet of gross leasable space.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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