Head of Learning & Leadership Development

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

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