General Motors · 1 day ago
HR Leadership Instructional Designer
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGeneral Motors is committed to developing world-class leaders who create inclusive, high-performing teams. The HR Leadership Instructional Designer plays a critical role in designing leadership and HR-focused learning solutions that elevate leadership capability and strengthen performance management practices.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with HR, HRBPs, Talent Management, and People Leader Enablement to identify leadership capability gaps and performance management needs
Conduct needs analyses to diagnose root causes behind leadership skill gaps and inform program recommendations
Translate business, people, and culture goals into learning strategies that strengthen leadership effectiveness across GM
Consult on modern leadership best practices including coaching, feedback, communications, inclusive leadership, and psychological safety
Design and develop high-impact leadership learning content using ADDIE, SAM, and action-based learning approaches
Build ILT/VILT curriculum, leadership workshops, toolkits, practice activities, and performance-support resources
Create scenario-based, story-driven, and behavior-change frameworks tailored to leader challenges (e.g., underperformance, coaching conversations, conflict, prioritization, decision-making)
Design and develop multi‑modal learning solutions—including eLearning, interactive experiences, videos, job aids, and self‑paced leadership programs—and recommend post‑training reinforcement strategies to sustain learning and drive behavior change
Ensure content reflects modern leadership science (neuroscience-informed behavior change, performance habits, coaching models, inclusive leadership principles)
Partner with HR and Talent to design programs for: Effective performance conversations, Goal-setting & accountability, Coaching skills for leaders, Feedback best practices, Talent assessment and development planning
Embed PM frameworks and behavior models into practical, easy-to-apply learning assets
Partner with SMEs, HRBPs, and People Leader groups to validate content and ensure leadership programs reflect real GM leadership challenges
Support Learning Program Managers (LPMs) in scoping project timelines, resourcing, and content sequencing
Manage multiple leadership design projects simultaneously using agile design methods (SAM, rapid prototyping)
Partner with Communications and Change Management teams to align messaging and learner readiness
Coordinate with LMS and learning operations to prepare materials for deployment
Qualification
Required
Portfolio Required: Demonstrated leadership learning assets including ILT/VILT content, performance-management modules, behavior-change design, and scenario-based learning
10+ years of experience in instructional design, leadership development design, talent development, or organizational development
Experience designing ILT/VILT leadership programs—leadership, performance management, coaching, interpersonal skills, culture and inclusion
Proven ability to design learning that drives actual behavior change (practice-based, scenario-based, action-based learning)
Strong understanding of leadership science, adult learning, and modern behavior-change design
Proficiency in tools such as Articulate, Vyond, Camtasia, Adobe Suite, Rise/Storyline, and Microsoft Office
Ability to consult with senior stakeholders, HR, and People Leaders with professionalism and influence
Ability to manage multiple complex leadership design projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
Exceptional written communication—clear, compelling, and executive-caliber
Preferred
Graphic design experience (visual storytelling, layout, branding)
UX design or user-centered learning experience design
Basic JavaScript or interactive scripting
Strong facilitation skills for ILT/VILT working sessions, breakout groups, and stakeholder alignment
Experience applying Action Mapping, Design Thinking, or empathy-based discovery
Experience designing scenario-based or branching simulations
Experience creating communication or promotional assets for leadership programs
Familiarity with leadership-focused analytics, evaluation frameworks, or behavior measurement
Experience working in large, global, matrixed organizations
Background in I/O Psychology, leadership science, coaching foundations, or change management
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
2026-01-09
2026-01-09
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