Learning & Leadership Development Partner

ONEOK Services Company LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK Services Company LLC is seeking a Learning & Leadership Development Partner, based in Houston or Tulsa, with a strong focus on performance management, leadership development, and employee growth. The role follows a hybrid schedule and reports to the Sr.

Manager – Talent Management and Learning. Responsibilities include delivering development programs, conducting coaching, driving talent reviews and succession planning, and measuring outcomes with data-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred or required for senior roles.
• Experience in leadership development, coaching, and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and HR to assess development needs and create tailored solutions.
• Deliver and evaluate leadership and employee development programs and coaching.
• Drive talent management processes including talent reviews and succession planning.
• Use data and feedback to measure program effectiveness and align with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and business partners to align leadership development with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership development

Coaching

Workshop facilitation

Talent management

Succession planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Organizational Development or related field

Master's degree

Job description

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY Job Profile Summary The Learning & Leadership Development Partner reports to the Sr. Manager - Talent Management and Learning and focuses on performance management, talent reviews, calibration, leadership development programs, and employee development initiatives through structured programs and experiential learning opportunities. We are hiring for two positions: one based in Houston and one based in Tulsa. Both roles follow a hybrid work schedule.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Collaboration & Strategic Alignment:

Partner with senior leaders, HR professionals, and stakeholders to assess development needs, create tailored solutions, and foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and growth.

Program Delivery:

Deliver and evaluate leadership and employee development programs, including workshops, training sessions, and coaching, aligned with organizational goals and leadership competencies.

Talent Management:

Partner with leaders across the organization to drive talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership capability building to strengthen the company’s overall talent pipeline and learning culture.

Impact Measurement & Best Practices:

Use data, assessment tools, and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness, refine initiatives, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices to drive organizational success.

The Learning & Leadership Development Partner plays a key role in driving employee growth and development within our organization. They promote a culture of safety, inclusivity, diversity, ethics, excellence, service, and innovation through:

Program Delivery Deliver leadership and employee development programs. Facilitate engaging curriculum, including workshops and simulations. Collaborate to deliver workshops, training sessions, team-building activities, and summits. Needs Assessment and Program Effectiveness Utilize needs assessments to customize content as needed. Evaluate the effectiveness of development initiatives using surveys, qualitative feedback, and performance metrics. Utilize various assessment tools to measure leadership and employee capabilities. Analyze assessment data to coach leaders and create individualized development plans.

Collaboration and Strategic Alignment Collaborate with senior leaders and HR business partners to align development programs with organizational goals. Create and maintain a leadership competency framework. Support succession planning and talent management initiatives.

Coaching and Leadership Development Provide one-on-one coaching to emerging and established leaders. Foster a culture of continuous learning and a growth mindset. Discipline Expertise Stay current with industry trends and best practices in learning & development. Manage external vendors and consultants as needed. Feedback and Continuous Improvement Provide feedback and recommendations for improvement. Receive and action feedback to improve programs.

The Learning & Leadership Development Professional must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment through key responsibilities such as:

Strategic Leadership Implement leadership development strategies aligned with ONEOK’s long-term goals Proactively identify root issues through strategic questioning, leading to tailored interventions and impactful recommendations.

Collaboration Across HR Operating Model

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align leadership development initiatives with business goals and ensure a unified approach to employee growth.

Service Excellence

Oversee leadership development initiatives, ensuring timely and effective delivery of programs.

Education Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Master's Degree Work Experience Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in leadership development or related field for mid-sized and large organizations. Delivered engaging and impactful learning experiences for internal customers. Applied a deep understanding of leadership theories and adult learning principles. Utilized various learning modalities, including instructor-led and self-paced approaches. Influenced and inspired others to foster growth and engagement. Managed projects efficiently with strong organizational and time-management skills. Leveraged assessment tools to evaluate and enhance learning outcomes. Collaborated effectively with senior leaders and HR professionals to achieve goals. Aligned development programs strategically with organizational objectives. Analyzed data and solved problems with a results-driven mindset. Proficiently used Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems. Built strong relationships at all levels through excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Maintained attention to detail and upheld strong organizational standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skills in:

Delivering leadership development programs tailored to organizational needs. Skills in: Providing one-on-one coaching to support leader growth and performance. Skills in: Facilitatvim workshops, training sessions, and team-building activities effectively. Skills in: Managing complex projects with attention to timelines, resources, and outcomes. Skills in: Utilizing assessment tools to evaluate skills and identify areas for improvement. Skills in: Communicating clearly and effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders. Skills in: Analyzing data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. Skills in: Solve complex problems with innovative and practical solutions. Skills in: Build strong relationships through excellent interpersonal skills.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred, not required Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally) Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently) Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly) Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally) Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally) Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally) Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally) Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally) Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally) Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally) Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally) Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally) Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally) Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly) Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly) Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly) Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly) Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently) Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently) Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally) Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly) Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently) Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently) Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly) Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly) CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel Travel to office surroundings and job sites out of doors required 25-50% Driving Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range $111,000.00 - $167,000.00

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.