Learning & Development Partner: Strategy, Design & Facilitation

Morningstar

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Stock ownership

Life insurance

Health benefits

Sabbatical

Parental leave

Job summary

Morningstar in Chicago seeks a Learning & Development Partner to design engaging learning experiences, consult with senior stakeholders, and build lasting capability across the business. The role blends practitioner and partner duties: facilitate workshops, develop eLearning and live training, and translate business needs into clear objectives while guiding programs end-to-end.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, global environment and contribute to Morningstar’s values through thoughtful design

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in learning & development across design, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience working as an internal L&D consultant: conducting needs analyses, managing expectations, and recommending solutions independently.
Facilitation skills, in-person and virtual, across a range of audience levels.
Experience designing and building both eLearning and live training programs.
Clear communication skills — able to engage at all levels, including with senior leaders.
Project management skills: able to manage priorities and communicate progress.
Familiarity with an LMS; Cornerstone OnDemand experience preferred.
Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
Proficiency in MS Office and virtual delivery platforms (Teams/Zoom or equivalent).
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with business units to diagnose capability gaps, run needs analyses, and recommend learning solutions — not just respond to requests.
Build working relationships with senior stakeholders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Management colleagues.
Design and build learning experiences across formats: self-paced digital, instructor-led, blended, and in-flow resources.
Translate business and learner needs into clear objectives, then design solutions that address them.
Produce storyboards, scripts, facilitator guides, and participant materials.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions for varied audiences, in-person and virtually.
Partner with subject matter experts and external facilitators to co-design and deliver programs.
Manage program logistics, communications, and participant experience end-to-end.
Run multiple concurrent L&D projects with clear timelines and regular stakeholder updates.
Ensure all learning content reflects Morningstar's values and culture.