VP, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT - HEADQUARTERS *VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK 2024

If you are searching for an employer that provides you with unlimited career growth and development opportunities, look no further! Voted as one of the best places to work in the state of Indiana for 2024, STAR Financial Bank strives to be the employer of choice and truly defines OneTeam.

STAR Financial Bank is an Indiana-based community bank known for its culture of delivering quality service, personalized banking solutions, and innovative use of technology for more than 80 years. We are proud to be a community bank in every aspect of the word. Beyond monetary giving and employee volunteerism, STAR is dedicated to partnering with the people and organizations that improve our communities. At every one of our locations, employees demonstrate their commitment to STAR and our customers by honoring our core values of Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Respect for All, Do What’s Right, Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Community Leadership, Being Progressive, Celebrating Success and Remaining Independent.

STAR Financial Bank proudly celebrates diversity and remains conscious of the realization that diversity is not solely represented by physical characteristics. STAR is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) with a commitment to inclusivity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. STAR complies with applicable STAR and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.

The VP, Learning & Development position is included in a workplace model that does not allow remote work.

As the VP, Learning & Development, essential responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the L&D strategy to align with organization goals and strategic objectives.

• Continual alignment of all curriculum to reflect STAR core values and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify skill gaps and training needs.

• Lead and mentor the L&D team to ensure effective program delivery.

• Lead and continuously develop STAR’s internship, apprenticeship or other work based learning programs.

• Manage the L&D budget and allocate resources effectively. Ensure cost-effective delivery of training programs.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in learning and development.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Enhance employee engagement through targeted learning initiatives.

• Create and deliver training programs, workshops and e-learning modules.

• Develop and facilitate new employee and “on demand” training programs for all areas of the bank with applications for each line of business. 

• In partnership with Human Resources, develop, implement, and maintain a leadership/managerial learning strategy that supports succession planning and the leadership development pipeline, including supporting managers in developing their team members through career pathing.

• Design and implement various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, job- shadowing, online training).

• Develop and collaborate with subject matter experts to assist in delivery of various programs.

• Identify and manage relationships and service level agreements with training and performance technology vendors and third-party content providers.

• Ensure that learning design, content, delivery, and infrastructure standards are in place and utilized organization-wide.

• Participate in or lead projects, task groups, and committees as appropriate and assigned.

• Measure the impact of learning programs and continuously improve effectiveness.

Skills Needed

• Previous experience with content creation platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in virtual and e-learning curriculum development.
• Relevant experience in leading change/change management.
• Exceptional skills in building strong business relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well on cross-functional project teams while executing multiple projects from vision through implementation.
• Prior experience measuring and reporting on the business impact of training initiatives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to create an atmosphere of motivation.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

In addition to traditional compensation and benefits packages, our leaders continue to collaborate to launch innovative employee benefits and perks including, Affordable Medical/ Vision/ Dental Coverage • Flexible Dependent Care Account • Health Savings Account (with employer contributions) • Prescription Drug Plan • Employee Wellness Initiatives (physical/mental/financial) • Health Management Reimbursement  Program • Short Term/Long Term Disability • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Competitive Pay and Bonus Program • 401k (with employer match) • Generous Paid Time off including 10 1/2 holidays. 

** Eligibility of benefits are determined by employment status classification and may be discussed during the interview process.