Director, Organizational Learning

WesleyLife; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking a senior Learning and Development professional to shape a culture of growth across our organization in Des Moines, IA. You will design and deliver leadership development initiatives, oversee clinical education (including CNA training), and manage our Relias LMS to ensure compliant, engaging training experiences.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders, workforce planning, and talent analytics to support WesleyLife’s mission of serving older adults with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar role with a medium-to-large organization
• College degree in organizational development, learning, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred in related field
• Experience designing and delivering leadership programs for diverse levels of leadership
• Nonprofit or healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and clinical education needs in healthcare or senior living preferred
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and talent development analytics
• Previous experience with Relias LMS preferred
• Collaborative, innovative spirit and passion for helping people grow
• Strong background in learning and development, organizational effectiveness, or leadership development

Responsibilities

• Partner with CPO and leaders to design and implement a system-wide learning strategy aligned with WesleyLife’s mission and goals
• Lead design and delivery of leadership development programs for emerging, new, and senior leaders
• Oversee clinical education programs, including CNA training, preceptor and mentoring initiatives
• Manage and optimize Relias LMS to ensure engaging, compliant training experiences
• Support design and implementation of performance management tools and feedback systems
• Track and report talent metrics to measure program effectiveness
• Collaborate with leaders to deliver presentations and learning initiatives
• Contribute to workforce planning, talent acquisition, and well-being strategies
• Share organizational learning strategies with senior leadership and the board of directors

Skills

Leadership development

Learning strategy

Presentation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in organizational development/learning

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Relias LMS

Job description

Position Summary

In this role, you’ll help shape a learning culture that empowers team members across our organization to grow, lead, and succeed. You’ll design and deliver development programs that enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen clinical education, and support the mission and long-term strategies of WesleyLife.

Position Summary

In this role, you’ll help shape a learning culture that empowers team members across our organization to grow, lead, and succeed. You’ll design and deliver development programs that enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen clinical education, and support the mission and long-term strategies of WesleyLife.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief People & Culture Officer and other department leaders to design and implement a system-wide learning strategy aligned with WesleyLife’s mission, people strategy, and strategic goals.
• Lead the design and delivery of leadership development programs for emerging leaders, new leaders, and senior leaders.
• Oversee clinical education programs, including our Certified Nursing Assistant training, preceptor and mentoring programs, and initiatives to attract and retain clinical talent.
• Manage and optimize our Learning Management System (Relias) to ensure engaging, compliant training experiences.
• Support the design and implementation of performance management tools and feedback systems, including goal setting and development planning.
• Partner on tracking and reporting key talent metrics to measure program effectiveness and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to deliver impactful presentations and learning initiatives that drive business outcomes.
• Contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives, such as workforce planning, talent acquisition, and well‑being strategies.
• Share our organizational learning strategies with senior leadership and our board of directors.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of experience working in a similar role with a medium-to-large organization
• College degree in organizational development, learning, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred in related field
• Experience designing and delivering leadership programs for diverse levels of leadership
• Nonprofit or healthcare experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and clinical education needs in healthcare or senior living preferred
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and talent development analytics
• Previous experience with LMS (Relias) preferred
• A collaborative, innovative spirit and a passion for helping people grow
• A strong background in learning and development, organizational effectiveness, or leadership development

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!