CO&T Colleague Engagement & Development Director

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a senior leader to direct Corporate Operations and Transformation Development and Engagement.

The role designs and executes training programs, oversees onboarding, and partners with HR and CO&T lines to align strategies with organizational goals and career development for colleagues at all levels. The position requires extensive experience in banking training and development, with strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in banking, learning and development, talent development, organizational development, business strategy, or a related field.
• Three or more years of leadership experience including direct people leadership and/or leadership of significant cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience developing and executing learning, talent, or workforce capability strategies for a complex organization.
• Experience working with senior leaders and leading initiatives across organizational boundaries.
• Experience managing complex programs, strategic initiatives, budgets, and/or external partners and working with senior leaders across the organization.
• Experience with presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management.
• Experience translating business strategy and capability needs into practical development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and delivery of training programs for entry-level to advanced roles.
• Oversee onboarding content and initiatives in coordination with HR and CO&T business units.
• Chair governance and working task forces to guide training strategy and execution.
• Manage training budgets and vendor relationships.
• Integrate training programs into the Performance Development Center (PDC).
• Develop continuing education and career development paths for new and existing colleagues.
• Present program updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in CO&T banking development.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Training strategy

Program management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Corporate Operations and Transformation Development and Engagement Director leads the design and execution of training and development programs across CO&T, including oversight of CSC Training, Leadership Development and Colleague Engagement. This role partners with CO&T business lines and HR to align training strategies with organizational goals, manage onboarding initiatives, and support career development for colleagues at all experience levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the development and delivery of raining programs for entry-level to advanced roles.
• Oversee onboarding content and initiatives in coordination with HR and CO&T business units.
• Chair governance and working task forces to guide training strategy and execution.
• Manage training budgets and vendor relationships.
• Integrate training programs into the Performance Development Center (PDC).
• Develop continuing education and career development paths for new and existing colleagues.
• Present program updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in CO&T banking development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in banking, learning and development, talent development, organizational development, business strategy, or a related field.
• Three or more years of leadership experience including, including direct people leadership and/or leadership of significant cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience developing and executing learning, talent, or workforce capability strategies for a complex organization.
• Experience working with senior leaders and leading initiatives across organizational boundaries.
• Experience managing complex programs, strategic initiatives, budgets, and/or external partners and working with senior leaders across the organization.
• Experience with presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with .translating business strategy and capability needs into practical development solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, organizational development, human resources, education, adult learning, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with senior leaders and leading initiatives across organizational boundaries.
• Experience within banking or a financial services environment.
• Experience designing development strategies for professional, technical, or relationship-based roles.
• Experience with competency models, career frameworks, onboarding strategies, leadership development, or professional development programs.
• Experience establishing governance and effectiveness measures for large-scale learning or development programs.
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders and HR/talent organizations in a complex or matrixed environment.
• Professional certification related to talent development, organizational development, learning, coaching, or change management.

Exempt Status: Yes = not eligible for overtime pay; No = eligible for overtime pay.

Workplace Type: Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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