What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning and Development Manager position at German American Bank?
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Training and Development Manager with a proven track record of gaining buy-in, providing strategic direction and implementing scalable participant-centered development solutions for adult learners. In your role, you will lead the Training and Development Team, work closely with Human Capital as well as other business leaders to provide successful development opportunities to team members. You will lead the administration of learning related policies, procedures, systems and processes. You will also partner with leaders to develop and execute development plans that anticipates and accounts for business needs, identifies skill gaps, assesses talent capability, and addresses organizational needs. A strong candidate for this role has five plus years’ experience leading others in a corporate setting, building relationships across business units, a strong knowledge of adult learning principles, a proven record of analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating learning solutions, experience with various performance technologies, ability to manage projects in various levels of completion and facilitate online and face-to-face learning events.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
A Day in the Life – You will leverage your previous experiences and help us set and execute the vision for instructionally sound, participant-centered, scalable learning across three states for over 1,000 employees. As a leader, you will also set and monitor performance and operational standards, objectives, and the annual budget. In addition, you will manage new projects coming into the department and in concert with the team and business partner(s), identify realistic timelines. Remaining up-to-date and knowledgeable about industry trends and innovations is important as well as developing your team members. You will coach managers, supervisors and others involved in development efforts.
What it Takes:
- Bachelor’s degree in training and development, organizational development, human resources, instructional design, performance technology, or related field.
- Five plus years leading others in a corporate setting or matrixed environment.
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Skills in: building relationships, leading and developing others, listening, consulting, explaining, analyzing, communicating effectively (written and verbally across a diverse spectrum), maintaining confidentiality, motivating and coaching others, making decisions, thinking critically, solving complex problems, reporting progress, and deescalating situations with team members or customers.
- Ability to: get along with others, make successful presentations, facilitate, research, analyze and grasp technical information quickly, accept responsibility, prioritize, organize and plan projects, achieve goals, ability to give and receive feedback, assess needs, use available resources and partnerships to solve problems, and work independently and as a team member.
Bonus Points:
- Previous experience leading a training department in a corporate setting
- Successful design and implementation of level three and above evaluations
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) Change Management Certification
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What we can offer you:
- Working location: Jasper, IN, Evansville, IN, Owensboro, KY; with travel to Jasper frequently as well as the overall footprint, as needed.
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
- 17 days paid time off, 9 paid holidays and bereavement leave
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Educational Assistance Program
Wellness benefits - Life event coverage
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Service awards
- Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
- National and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
- Free checking accounts, checks and discounted bank services
This position will be located at:
Owensboro Downtown
About Us:
German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.