Learning & Development Manager

Description

The Learning & Development Manager will assess learning and performance development needs for the firm and is accountable for partnering with business line and department leaders to develop, facilitate, and project manage the execution of training programs that meet the needs of our business units. This individual is also responsible for partnering with department leaders to build and facilitate onboarding, technical and soft-skills training, and continuous professional development programs. The successful candidate will design a learning & development curriculum, through a wide variety of programs, that enhances the effectiveness of our workforce and creates a best-in-class experience for our associates. This position will require interactions with all levels in the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• In partnership with the VP HR, build a cohesive learning & development strategy that aligns with the firm’s business goals and core values.
• Develop and manage classroom, virtual and blended learning solutions, and develop training resources such as manuals, guides, and case studies that target tangible results.
• Collaborate with business line and department leaders to analyze and assess training needs and to develop individualized and group training curriculums/tools that address specific business objectives. Ensure appropriate planning, implementation, and support of solutions is in place to meet the collective needs of the business unit.
• Partner with HR and management to onboard new hires and to facilitate training related to department/functional learning and investment industry knowledge.
• Build career development programs inclusive of early career, professional development, leadership development, and technical & soft skills-based training.
• Administration of the Learning Management System (Trainual), including uploading content, tracking associate training and generating reports.
• Responsible for annual compliance-based training to include open-door policy, sexual harassment, non-discrimination and anti-retaliation.
• Research learning industry trends, methodologies and best practices and integrates those into professional practice.
  
  

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to successfully engage learners/audience during a learning/training environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• High level of independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to translate complex problems and concepts into easy-to-understand training.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, communicate effectively, considering the learner and learning experience in all responsibilities and communications.
  
  

Req Number HUM-24-00001

Position Requirements

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational learning/development, or related field.
• 7 years of experience as a corporate trainer and/or in a learning & development focused role with direct responsibility for developing, designing, and delivering training programs and initiatives in a corporate environment.
• Prior investment management industry experience required.
• Strong learning theory, instructional and program design, and program/project management capabilities.
• Superb collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed and hybrid/virtual environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft platforms including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with experience in LMS and e-learning software programs.
• Prior experience with Predictive Index and Trainual is a plus.
  
  

About the Organization Meeder Investment Management has helped clients successfully reach their financial goals since 1974. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Meeder has over 125 professionals dedicated to serving the financial needs of financial advisors and their clients as well as government entities, with over $150 billion in assets under advisement.

Meeder's advice and solution suite is driven by our founding principle: providing investment solutions designed to improve investor outcomes. Meeder works with clients - both directly and through financial advisors - to offer a variety of investment solutions including mutual funds, investment portfolios, separately managed accounts, retirement plan services, and cash management solutions.

At Meeder, we pride ourselves on living our five core values: Do the Right Thing, Driven & Results Oriented, Relationships Matter, Continuous Improvement, and Discipline. Our core values are the cultural cornerstone for everything we do. They inspire and guide us in our day-to-day work, our relationships with colleagues, and when servicing our clients.

Visit www.meederinvestment.com for more. See Meeder's social media pages at https://linktr.ee/Meeder

• Assets Under Advisement consist of $58.4 billion of regulatory assets under management by Meeder Investment Management's registered investment adviser affiliates and $100.6 billion of non-discretionary assets as to which Meeder Public Funds provides strategic advice or consultation as of December 31, 2023.
  
  

EOE Statement Meeder Investment Management is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; sexual orientation; and gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, and age (40 or over).