Learning and Development Manager

Core Bank; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community bank in Omaha seeks a Learning & Development Manager to shape and drive the learning culture across the organization. The role focuses on developing programs that empower employees, aligning learning initiatives with organizational goals, and successfully launching a new Learning Management System (LMS). Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience. The position promotes a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or talent management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing an LMS.
• Alignment with Core Bank's Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Core University as the central learning hub.
• Partner with senior leaders to align initiatives with strategic vision.
• Develop multi-year learning roadmap for employee onboarding and growth.

Skills

Facilitation and presentation skills

Communication

Project management

Tech-savvy mindset

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

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Join Core Bank, a high‑performing, solutions‑based, tech‑forward community bank that’s investing deeply in its people. As our Learning & Development Manager, you’ll build programs that elevate skills, spark innovation, and shape the future of how we grow talent across the organization.

Company Overview

Core Bank is a locally owned community bank serving Omaha and Kansas City. Guided by our vision to be high‑performing, solutions‑based, and tech‑forward, we combine trusted relationships with modern tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more personalized banking. Our culture—what we call our Recipe for Awesome—makes Core Bank more than a place to work or bank; it’s a place where people grow, solutions thrive, and together we build better. If you want to help us build something remarkable, then we'd love to get to know you. To learn more about what makes us great, explore www.corebankcareers.com.

Purpose

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing and driving Core Bank’s learning culture through Core University—our internal learning and development program. This role builds the systems, programs, and pathways that empower employees to grow their skills, advance their careers, and deliver on our Vision of being a high‑performing, tech‑forward, solutions‑based community bank.

Key Responsibilities

Core University Leadership

• Own and continuously evolve Core University as the central learning and development hub of the bank.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer and senior leaders to align learning initiatives with organizational priorities, Core Values, and the bank’s strategic vision.
• Develop a multi‑year learning roadmap that supports employee onboarding, compliance, professional development, and leadership growth.

Career Pathing and Development Planning

• Collaborate with department leaders to define career paths and competency models across the organization.
• Build frameworks and tools that help employees visualize and navigate career progression opportunities.
• Integrate career paths with performance and development planning systems to ensure consistent alignment and visibility.

LMS Ownership

• Partner with the Chief People Officer in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a modern LMS that integrates with existing systems (e.g., Paycom, RegU).
• Administer and maintain the LMS, ensuring accessibility, usability, and robust reporting.
• Develop and manage governance standards for course cataloging, tracking, and content updates.

Training Design and Facilitation

• Design, develop, and facilitate engaging in‑person, virtual, and blended learning experiences for employees at all levels.
• Partner with subject matter experts to translate technical and compliance content into digestible, learner‑friendly formats.
• Develop facilitator guides, participant materials, and follow‑up tools to reinforce application of learning.
• Facilitate leadership and professional development sessions through Core University and Values Based Leadership Academy.

Learning Engagement and Metrics

• Monitor and analyze learning engagement data to identify trends, skill gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create dashboards and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility on learning impact and participation.
• Use data and feedback to evolve programs and demonstrate ROI of learning initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field or commensurate experience.
• 5+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or talent management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing an LMS.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Alignment with Core Bank's Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills; ability to engage learners across all levels.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and training evaluation methods.
• Excellent communication, project management, and relationship‑building skills.
• Tech‑savvy mindset with the ability to leverage tools and platforms for scalable learning solutions.

Core Bank Values

• Collaborative: You build partnerships and share knowledge freely.
• Curious: You continuously learn and innovate.
• Empowered: You take ownership and drive improvement.
• Genuine: You communicate authentically and respectfully.
• Nimble: You adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities.
• Serve: You exist to create meaningful experiences for both internal and external customers.

Success Measures

• Successful launch and adoption of a new LMS.
• Increased employee engagement in learning programs.
• Clear and visible career paths across departments.
• Positive learner feedback and measurable improvement in performance and leadership readiness.
• Integration of learning as a driver of Core Bank’s high‑performing, tech‑forward culture.

Core Bank is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.