Metropolitan Family Services · 18 hours ago
Director of Organizational Development and Training
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expMetropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. They are seeking a Director of Organizational Development and Training to develop and implement strategies that support the company's growth and manage a team focused on training and employee engagement.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive organizational development strategies that support the company’s growth and strategic initiatives
Manage a team of training professionals to develop training and manage the learning management system
Assist the CPCO in developing a robust Internship Program
Lead the design, delivery of training programs, including leadership development, supervisor training, talent management, performance management, and employee engagement
Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of training programs through metrics and feedback, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes
Ensures a high level of employee satisfaction from the start of employment with a robust, engaging, and value-added new hire experience. Overall responsible for New Hire Orientation (NHO)
Responsible for the development, deployment and continuous improvement of an MFS performance management process that supports organizational and individual high performance and growth
Coordinate, along with other members of the HR Team, agency-wide events, including, but not limited to, annual employee recognition & awards celebration, annual staff outing (i.e. BBQ/picnic)
Along with the Director of Compensation & Benefit, create and implement wellness initiatives that support employee
Partner with People & Culture department, center leadership, and other key stakeholders to create career development paths and succession planning strategies
Oversee the development and maintenance of training materials, including course content, manuals, and e-learning resources
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, promoting the adoption of best practices in organizational development and training
Ensures training compliance and up to date material in accordance with funder, state, and federal mandates
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive in its training and development offerings
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources management, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership or related field
7+ years of HR experience working with Organizational Development, Performance Management and Training, direct or in an HR function
3+ years of direct leadership experience working with senior leadership teams
3+ years of management experience
Working experience with HRIS software and HR data management system, especially a learning management system
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), teaching and facilitation skills
Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate responsive programs and initiatives including training plans, curricula, and methodology
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of employee levels and roles
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to grasp a large amount of information quickly and transform complex concepts into easily understood training materials to ensure understanding and competency
Ability to think big picture and apply to develop ideas to align with long term objectives and strategy
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks
Preferred
Master's degree in human resources management, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership or related field preferred
Project Management experience preferred
Benefits
Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
Company
Metropolitan Family Services
Metropolitan Family Services is a family social services company providing programs to help families in various communities. It is a sub-organization of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.55MKey Investors
DuPage FoundationVillage Treasure House
2024-10-08Grant· $0.55M
2024-08-05Grant
Leadership Team
James Baldwin
Chief Financial Officer
Colleen Jones
Executive Vice President & COO
Recent News
2025-12-16
2025-09-25
2023-10-08
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