Talent Development Manager

Company: Republic Finance
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Overview and Responsibilities:At Republic Finance, we are building a leading consumer lending company. In business for over 70 years, we are proud to be a trusted lender in over 250 communities in 13 states and we continue to expand into new states each year! We specialize in providing flexible lending solutions and outstanding customer service. Driven by our shared mission to pursue excellence for our team, our customers, and our performance, we are transforming into a modern, fast-growing business.
The Talent Development Manager works closely with all organizational business partners to plan, build, implement, and manage training programs for all employee levels. Programs must drive organizational effectiveness and support Republic Finance's need for consistency of operational processes, industry compliance, and talent development. This role leads the Talent Development Team, which includes training specialists, instructional designers, management training team members, and an LMS administrator. This role can be based in Baton Rouge, LA or Plano, TX on a hybrid schedule. Key responsibilities include:

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  Provide high quality internal advising to HR & business leaders to identify gaps and opportunities for training development and leads the design and execution of recommended programs
• Design, develop, and facilitate training programs that align with business strategy and objectives.
• Lead training specialists as they provide training for company projects and manage training to support successful implementations.
• Oversee the deliverable schedule and quality of work from instructional designer team as they create custom content for new hire training and advanced team member training.
• Responsible for effective Learning Management System content administration, which includes custom training, vendor-created compliance training and vendor-created security training.
• Supervise the team responsible for management training, including pipeline readiness and relief assignment coordination for Assistant Branch Managers.
• Partner and build relationships with management to gain knowledge of specific work scenarios requiring development to improve performance.
• Use instructional design methods, including conceptual knowledge and application of adult learning theory, in producing relevant training materials such as training manuals, multi-media visual aids, interactive games, or other educational materials.
• Apply a variety of training methods, mediums, and formats to develop highly functioning employees and leaders throughout the organization.
• Continually assess talent development, learning programs and solutions to ensure continuous improvement in effectiveness and relevance to the needs of the changing business.
• Travel to business locations as needed to develop the training for personnel and provide business unit support as requested.
• Keep abreast of learning practices through self-development and training with industry specific organizations.
• Responsible for planning and budgeting for effective and efficient delivery of training company wide.
• Develop and coordinate tracking systems for training functions.Requirements:
  • Minimum five (5) + years of related experience leading a Talent Development/Training team for an organization.
  • Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources and Leadership Development or Business Administration degree preferred.
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certifications preferred.
  • Experience with planning, crafting, implementing and/or managing training programs for an organization with measured success.
  • Must exhibit excellent customer service/people skills when working with all internal clients.
  • Must be an outstanding verbal communicator including the ability to speak effectively with all levels of leadership as well as facilitate discussions on various operations-related subject matter, both internally and externally.
  • Must possess excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Must possess exemplary writing and editing skills.
  • Proficient in Word, PowerPoint; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to evaluate processes and procedures and develop curriculum on topic.
  • Ability to instruct and demonstrate how to perform operations in assigned area of learning.
  • Training experience and demonstrated ability in training effectiveness is required.
  • Experience with hosting webinars to communicate and facilitate content with virtual teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to measure and evaluate learning impact.
  • Self-motivated, assertive, detailed, and dependable with a collaborative team approach.
  • Experience with using learning management systems.Benefits:We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
    • Health/Dental/Vision
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • 401 (K) and employer match
    • Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term DisabilityAdditional benefits with Republic Finance include:
      • Employee of the Month Program
      • Philanthropic support for charities such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society
      • Professional offices with a friendly team environment
        Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. #zr3 IND123

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