**This position is remote but prefer candidate live in the Houston, TX area.** **Travel - some travel may be required.** **JOB SUMMARY:** We are seeking a strategic and analytical HR Analytics Business Partner with a focus on Learning & Leadership Development to drive the evaluation and continuous improvement of our learning programs. This role will focus on program assessment, leveraging data and insights to measure effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements that align with organizational goals and learning outcomes. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning, skilled in data analysis, and experienced in evaluating training outcomes across diverse formats and audiences. You will be responsible for the end-to-end learning analytics framework, collaborating across WM's HR Reporting & Analytics team, Learning and Leadership team, and business leaders to define KPIs, measure the true impact. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** • Design and implement robust evaluation frameworks (e.g., Kirkpatrick Model, ROI analysis) to assess learning program effectiveness. Example: For a leadership training program, you might use the Kirkpatrick Model to: Survey participants immediately after training (Reaction), Test knowledge gained (Learning), Observe changes in leadership behavior over 3 months (Behavior), and Measure improvements in team performance or retention (Results) by customizing frameworks to fit different types of learning (e.g., leadership development vs. compliance training) and defining success metrics for each level of evaluation (e.g., knowledge retention, behavior change, business impact). • Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from surveys, assessments, and performance metrics. • Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and business leaders to align assessments with learning objectives and business goals. • Develop dashboards and reports to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders. • Conduct pre- and post-training assessments and analyze results to determine knowledge retention and behavior change. • Assist in the selection and implementation of learning technologies and platforms that support assessment and analytics. • Stay current with best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and learning analytics. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for L&D initiatives. • Partner with HR technical teams to ensure accurate data integration and reporting. • Present findings to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions. • Collaborate with instructional designers and facilitators to refine content based on assessment. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Research and Statistics, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field. (Master’s preferred). **Work Experience** 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with a strong focus on program evaluation and analytics required. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SPSS) required. Familiarity with LMS platforms and learning technologies required. Strong communication and presentation skills required. Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** • Certification in learning evaluation (e.g., CPLP, Kirkpatrick Certified) preferred. • Experience with adult learning theory and instructional design. • Knowledge of change management and performance consulting • Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of adult learning styles and instructional design • Demonstrated experience in partnering with business/organizational leaders, learning consultants, and facilitators to translate business objectives into effective learning sessions • Strong consultant approach to client relationships • Proven track record to designing valid and reliable surveys •Experience with statistical analysis including but not limited to ANOVA, T-tests, Correlation, Multiple Regression, Multivariate Analysis The expected salary range for this position is $112,700 - $148,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. **Benefits** At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. **PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT RESUME TO RECIEVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.** **If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”** **\#LI-JR1** Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran