GreenState Credit Union · 13 hours ago
VP Learning & Development
North Liberty, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$187K/yr - $219K/yr
15+ years expGreenState Credit Union is a leading financial institution committed to creating lasting value for its members and communities. They are seeking a VP Learning & Development who will be responsible for designing and optimizing talent development initiatives across the organization, ensuring employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for success. The role involves overseeing onboarding, employee and leadership development, and fostering a high-performance culture in collaboration with senior leadership.
FinanceBankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Adheres to the Credit Union's core values and Service Standards in conducting GreenState's mission and vision
Demonstrates a positive member service (internal and external) focus at all times
Demonstrates teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities
Ensures confidentiality of member information
Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment
Oversees and supports the planning, development, coordination and implementation of innovative training activities throughout the credit union, serving as enterprise authority for Learning & Development strategy, policy, and standards
Leads a team of diverse, talented employees by creating an inclusive environment, providing direction, delegating work, and removing obstacles
Provides leadership, coaches, oversees career development, establishes goals and monitors performance of Learning & Development team, ensuring enterprise-wide alignment with long-term talent and leadership strategy. This includes hiring, scheduling and performance discussions as well as any potential disciplinary actions
Onboarding Training: Develop and oversee a seamless onboarding training experience for new hires, ensuring rapid integration, role clarity, and early engagement
Employee Development: Guide the creation and execution of robust learning programs tailored to diverse employee needs, promoting continuous skill enhancement and professional growth
Leadership & Manager Development: Lead the design and management of leadership development frameworks that identify, prepare, and support current and future leaders and managers at all organizational levels. Own the enterprise development strategy and directly drives measurable pipeline strength and readiness
Talent Development: Lead initiatives focused on identifying, nurturing, and advancing employee skills and capabilities, including targeted learning programs, individual development plans, and high-potential talent acceleration projects. Ensures talent development efforts are fully integrated with enterprise succession and leadership readiness outcomes
Career Pathing: Establish and maintain clear career development pathways, enabling employees to understand advancement opportunities and supporting talent retention, with explicit linkage to succession planning and internal leadership fill strategies
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with human resources, organizational effectiveness, department leaders, and external partners to align learning and development strategies with organizational objectives, while maintaining enterprise ownership and decision authority for L&D priorities
Metrics and Evaluation: Define success metrics, assess program effectiveness, and report outcomes to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement
Budget and Resource Management: Owns and controls the Learning & Development budget, with authority to allocate resources, approve investments according to the contract signing matrix, and manage vender partnerships to support multi-year talent and leadership strategy
Organizational Partnerships: Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders and manage the delicate balance of adapting and advising on current state solutions while also building scalable resources, tools, and programs that meet future business needs
Consults with HRBPs and business leaders to define talent related needs (e.g. – succession, role clarity, coaching, etc.) and identify solutions that deploy targeted and practical talent development solutions as needed
Knowledge: Stays abreast of latest trends / best practices in learning and development, employee and leader development, training, and learning systems to apply internally as it aligns with the strategy and function as a trusted advisor
Drives a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions, seeking feedback, monitoring outcomes, and making iterative adjustments as needed
Participates in community events to increase the credit unions’ visibility and to enhance and seek new opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Talent or Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
15+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in learning and development, talent management, or organizational development roles, including enterprise-level accountability for leadership development, succession planning, and multi-year talent strategy
Professional certifications such as CPLP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP, or recognized training certifications—including ATD Master Trainer, Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM), and Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)—are highly desirable as they demonstrate advanced expertise in the design, delivery, and management of learning programs
Proven track record of designing and executing large-scale talent development programs in complex, fast-paced environments
Use and familiarity with multiple training, development, team building, strategy, and succession planning models and interface with different levels of employees
Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities; adept at influencing stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical skills
Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and digital learning technologies
Results-oriented, highly organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated experience working with senior management, including C-suite
Outstanding service orientation; sense of urgency; high-level of personal integrity
Ability to work well under pressure and flexible in adapting and responding to changing situations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities in a demanding environment
Proficiency with office equipment and software including Microsoft Office, Internet and Email
Intermittent travel may be required as needed
Must be bondable
Benefits
Progressive benefit package
Company
GreenState Credit Union
GreenState Credit Union is a financial services company that specializes in online banking.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2023-02-15Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Vikram Israni
CEO
Jenn Bleil
Chief People Officer
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