Manager, Training & Development

At MEMIC, we believe the key to our success lies in our shared vision, strong values, and dedication to workforce safety. Guided by our mission to make workers' compensation work better through compassion, trusted partnerships, and relentless commitment, we strive to build a workplace that reflects our core values: to be conscientious, an expert, a partner, curious, and transparent. Additionally, we welcome and value individuals who bring diverse life experiences, educational backgrounds, cultures, and work experiences.

The Manager of Training & Development will play a vital role in advancing MEMIC’s culture of learning and development initiatives across several critical areas including the implementation and ongoing delivery of company-wide corporate training, leadership in organizational development and companywide strategy roll out, departmental skill gap analysis and problem resolution, mentorship and career progression. This role will champion the growth of both individual contributors and leaders through skillfully delivered learning experiences. This position will be based in Portland, Maine.

• A strong emphasis on overseeing, implementing, and delivering effective corporate training programs, management development initiatives, and professional skill-building workshops through application of adult learning principles. Partner closely with business leaders and subject matter experts to develop and facilitate learning experiences that build critical workforce and leadership competencies across all organizational levels.
• Partner with the CHRO, Director of T&TD, HR Team and key “change leaders” to design, develop and deploy change agility and navigation strategies to support organizational change initiatives (e.g., system, process, and people), including communication plans, training programs, and team member engagement activities.
• Collaborate with Instructional Design & Ops manager to co-design corporate training curriculum. Understands how to build skills and take a multi-generational approach to learning.
• Manage and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable training programming.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Talent Development: explore and test innovative ideas and solutions to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of leading teams and development initiatives, relevant to facilitation, corporate training, career development, and coaching required.
• Experience in instructional design & learning strategies preferred.
• Relevant certifications in learning & development and coaching preferred.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain required certifications in learning and development.
• Strong knowledge of training evaluation techniques and metrics.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A curious mindset focused on continuous improvement, actively seeking, and incorporating feedback to refine your approach.
• Shows capability to establish clear expectations, delegate effectively, and maintain accountability while fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Can prioritize team needs while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust-based relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Knowledge of property and casualty insurance is a plus.
  
  

Our comprehensive benefits package includes all traditional offerings such as:

• Health Insurance options, Dental Insurance options and Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance/AD&D and Dependent Life Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account with potential employer match
• Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal/Identify Theft Insurance options
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with match up to 5%, plus profit sharing & discretionary contributions (subject to vesting)
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
  
  

We also offer other benefits to help foster a healthy, balance lifestyle such as:

• Flextime schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• Student loan paydown and refinancing assistance
• Educational assistance for job related courses, seminars, certifications or degrees
• One paid day every year to volunteer for your non-profit of choice
• On-site fitness center (Maine & Virginia) or fitness reimbursement
• Subsidized parking
• Sit-Stand desks & daily stretch breaks
  
  

MEMIC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. MEMIC is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

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