Learning & Development Specialist

Argo Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Argo Group in Chicago seeks a Learning and Development Specialist to design and deliver enterprise-wide programs, building a cohesive, inclusive culture and high performance. This role collaborates with leaders, HR, and SMEs to identify needs and deliver scalable learning solutions, including compliance training and leadership development.

You will manage end-to-end program delivery, measure outcomes with analytics, and lead change management to ensure adoption of new skills and behaviors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in financial services.
• Facilitation and training experience.
• Knowledge of learning needs analysis; instructional design, development and evaluation.
• Experience with project management of multiple HR projects.
• Ability to execute leadership and talent development initiatives and succession processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strategic roadmap for L&D programs and leadership development.
• Lead design, development, implementation and sustainability of centralized learning programs.
• Build change management strategies to apply new skills and habits.
• Determine content for compliance training and align with policies.
• Assess needs, co-create solutions, and ensure priorities alignment.
• Write/edit course catalogs, manuals, visuals and presentations as needed.
• Develop metrics to evaluate program performance and drive improvements.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery including vendor management and budget.
• Support strategic projects in performance and talent management.

Skills

Facilitation

Learning & development

Change management

Project management

Adult learning concepts

Instructional design

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management or related field

Advanced degree in HR / Organizational Development / Education

Tools

Workday

Learning management systems (LMS)

Vendor management

Job description

## Learning & Development SpecialistApply: US IL - Chicago: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2053471**Company**Shared Services Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.**Job Description**The Learning and Development Specialist will implement and support enterprise-wide learning and development (L&D) programs with a key focus on cohesive and integrated learning processes for a high-performance and inclusive culture. Collaborate with business leaders, HR business partners, subject matter experts and colleagues to identify needs and skills gaps, explore options, design planning and execute effective learning solutions to support the business to achieve strategic goals. This position will manage large-scale projects and deliver engaging, creative, and impactful virtual, in-person, and blended programs to improve individual and organizational performance and development.This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours. **Essential Responsibilities:*** Establish a strategic roadmap for L&D programs, including manager/leadership development, interpersonal and values-based skills development, and applicable compliance training programs.* Lead design, development, implementation, communication and sustainability of centralized learning programs consistent with industry best practices.* Build and implement strategies focused on change management and application of the new skills, behaviors or habits.* Determine training content for key compliance training needs and ensure the L&D roadmap aligns with state, local, or audit requirements and policies.* Assess organizational and functional needs, co-create solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.* Write, edit, and coordinate development of course catalogs, promotional materials, training manuals, reference guides, visuals/handouts, and/or training presentations, as appropriate to the program.* Establish and manage a robust succession planning framework for key roles across the organization. Partner with HR Business Partners and Senior Leadership to regularly review and update succession plans to ensure readiness for future leadership transitions.* Develop metrics to evaluate and measure program performance, learner outcomes, productivity and satisfaction of learning solutions; leverage data to drive, modify and create future learning offerings.* Evaluate program effectiveness utilizing data and gathering feedback and apply insights to improve experiences, outcomes, and business value.* Manage end-to-end program delivery from content development to vendor management to budget oversight.* Provide support for various strategic and special projects as needed, including performance and talent management initiatives.**Qualifications / Experience Required:*** Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Human Resources Management or related field.* 7+ years of experience in financial services.* Facilitation and training experience.* Knowledge of learning needs analysis; instructional/program design, development and evaluation; adult learning concepts and learning methodologies.* Project management of multiple and complex HR projects.* Experience in implementing leadership and talent management capability review and development initiatives, competency frameworks, performance management, change management, career development, talent management and succession processes.* Ability to execute high-impact learning strategies that enhance people and business performance.* Results focused; a consultative leadership style that builds high-performing teams across multi-disciplined projects that consistently meet targets and realize organizational benefits.* Ability to collaborate with all levels throughout an organization.* Excellent interpersonal, organizational and influencing skills and ability to facilitate across all levels of business.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Strong presentation skills.* Experience with e-learning systems.* Experience with vendor management.* Occasional travel required. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development or Education, a plus.* Specialty insurance, a plus.* Workday experience a plus* Certification(s) in various training programs, a plus.Chicago Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 ***PLEASE NOTE:***Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.**Benefits and Compensation**We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.