As part of the Church Mutual team, you'll work with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the industry and achieve your own growth and career satisfaction while finding fulfillment in serving those who serve others. We foster a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect; diversity, inclusion and belonging are woven into the fabric of our company through our customers, employees, leadership, business relationships and outreach programs. Join us and Stand for Good.

Provide senior consultation services to internal business partners and senior leadership. Support the organization by implementing learning programs and initiatives that align with strategic goals and initiatives. Provide thought leadership, innovative recommendation, and lead implementations. Independently and effectively manage learning program development at the organizational level. Create and cultivate a learning culture in the organization. Primary resource and leader for department and corporate projects. Manage vendor and other external partner relationships, including involvement in procurement and implementation processes.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align learning and development strategies with strategic goals and initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in learning and development.
• Manage existing vendor relationships and recommend and vet new vendors as needed to improve services and reduce expenses. Provide estimated vendor spending for annual budget process.
• Develop strategies for addressing skill and knowledge gaps to ensure a strong workforce.
• End-to-end management of learning programs, including design, delivery, evaluation, and improvement.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to learning and development staff. Be a key learning resource for the organization and act as a trusted advisor for leadership.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team, encouraging professional development.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand business priorities and ensure learning initiatives are aligned.
• Conduct training needs analysis assessment to identify learning objectives and implement engaging and effecting learning programs to achieve outcomes.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing training program and design and implement improved cross-department or organizational learning solutions.
• As needed, deliver training sessions at all levels, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
• As needed, facilitate workshops and discussions to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Be a key resource for current learning technologies. Recommend innovative solutions for the organization.
• Enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders and executives to continuously improve learning initiatives and partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree in learning or education field is required
• Master’s degree in learning or education field is preferred
• CPTD or SHRM-SCP certification(s) is preferred
• 7+ years of learning and development experience required
• Instructional design, consulting, facilitation, or other training related education or designations from an accredited training organization is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes
• Advanced interpersonal, written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate and interact cohesively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Advanced (designer) knowledge of Microsoft Office SharePoint, Forms, Planner, and other O365 tools
• Advanced working knowledge of Articulate or other instructional design software
• Advanced knowledge of Learning Management System
• Strong knowledge and experience with Church Mutual systems is preferred
• Strong relationship building and leadership skills
• Ability to act as a project manager and effectively manage resources to complete projects and assignments.
• Ability to clearly instruct and educate others
• Excellent decision making skills
• Ability to develop, train, and coach peers
• Demonstrates effective organization and workload management skills
• Ability to identify issues and propose or implement solutions
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is able to work independently or encourage teamwork and lead collaborative efforts
• Ability to effectively function under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to travel as necessary

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.

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