Learning & Development Manager, Human Resources & Organizational Development

POSITION TITLE: Learning & Development Manager, Human Resources & Organizational Development

STATUS: Full time / Exempt

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 2 days/week on-site, 3 days/week remote)

ABOUT NCSBN

The National Council States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations. Our mission empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public.

JOB SUMMARY

The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing the L&D initiatives for NCSBN under the broad oversight and leadership of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The person selected for this role will be passionate about creating a culture of continuous learning and growth, with a strong focus on enhancing employee skills, competencies, and performance. They will implement and manage comprehensive, high-quality training programs, develop project plans, and execute training against plans and timelines. This includes developing or participating in the design of programs to enhance organizational effectiveness, culture, and employee engagement through learning interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practiced L&D professional to take the next step in their career and help build a comprehensive learning strategy for an organization committed to advancing nursing regulation and policy worldwide! This position has a path to more senior responsibilities and leadership opportunities over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, update and implement training and other professional development programs.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for learning program rollouts.
• Identify, manage and direct the activities of external vendor partners.
• Establish a cohesive framework for learning paths, competencies, and career development to enable a continuous learning culture.
• Collaborate with HR, hiring managers and other departments to enhance onboarding programs for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with organizational culture and values.
• Develop, update and organize training materials, handouts, worksheets, job aids and evaluations. Promote and communicate available learning opportunities to employees to ensure awareness, high participation and engagement.
• Stay current with the latest L&D trends, methodologies and best practices. Evaluate and incorporate suitable tools to enhance the learning experience and results.
• Conduct periodic needs assessments and gap analyses to identify learning needs and opportunities for improvement, utilizing feedback from employees, managers, and organizational data.
• Establish metrics to measure the impact of learning initiatives on business performance and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Manage the professional development request and reimbursement process and budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of proven, dedicated experience as a L&D Manager or specialist within a professional, mid-sized organization.
• Solid foundation in learning and development strategies, including talent development, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals and learning needs into effective learning initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Analytical proficiency to assess the impact and effectiveness of learning programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and individuals.
• Experience using Canva or similar tools; strong technical skills
• Certifications in L&D or related fields (e.g., CPLP, CPTM) are desirable.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $97,000 - $112,000 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent on a candidate’s relevant experience, skills, training, certifications/licenses, qualifications and geographical location.

NCSBN offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that provides our team members with plan options to meet their individual needs. Review benefit details here: https://www.ncsbn.org/about/governance-and-staff/careers/ncsbn-benefits.page

TO BE CONSIDERED

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume as soon as possible.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Decisions affecting employment are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected characteristic.