Manager, People Development

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a senior leader to oversee the People Development function, driving the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs that enhance leadership effectiveness and employee performance across the organization.

The role partners with leaders and HR to translate priorities into scalable development solutions, while guiding the team to deliver practical, measurable programs aligned with Memorial Health values.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, OD, Education, Business or related field.
• Five+ years in learning, organizational development, talent or HR.
• Experience leading design and delivery of people development programs.
• Proven leadership of teams and cross-functional programs.
• Experience with performance and talent management processes preferred.
• Experience using learning tech or LMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the People Development function and sets priorities and service standards.
• Coaches and develops the People Development team and ensures consistent delivery.
• Translates organizational priorities into People Development strategies and solutions.
• Serves as trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners on development needs.
• Oversees design and delivery of leadership development programs for multiple levels.
• Identifies critical leadership capabilities and develops solutions for current and future needs.
• Oversees new hire orientation and Day 1 experiences to ensure a welcoming intro.
• Partners with HR, IT, Facilities and others to improve onboarding.
• Leads performance management strategy and processes and provides development guidance.
• Develops tools and guidance to strengthen leadership and employee development.
• Establishes measures of success and uses data to improve programs.

Skills

People Development

Leadership Development

Organizational Development

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

People Leadership

Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Business

Equivalent related experience accepted

Job description

Position Type: Hybrid

Job Description Summary: Leads the People Development function and the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs and services that support employee and leader growth throughout the employee lifecycle. Provides leadership and oversight for leadership development, new hire orientation and Day 1, performance management, and learning and development programs. Partners with leaders, Human Resources colleagues, and key stakeholders to translate organizational priorities into practical, scalable development solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee performance, and organizational capability. Provides leadership to the People Development team, establishes priorities and service expectations, and ensures programs are delivered consistently and effectively across Memorial Health. Combines strategic thinking, program leadership, operational excellence, and people leadership to create development experiences that are practical, engaging, measurable, and aligned with business needs. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business or a related field required. In lieu of degree, equivalent related experience will be accepted.

Licensure / Certification / Registry

Professional certification in Human Resources, learning and development, organizational development or a related discipline preferred.

Experience

• Five or more years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, talent management, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• Experience leading the design and delivery of people development programs across areas such as leadership development, performance management, onboarding, and learning required.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing a team required.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or initiatives required.
• Experience developing leadership capabilities within a complex or multi-business organization preferred.
• Experience with performance management and talent management processes preferred.
• Experience using learning technology, HR technology, or learning management systems preferred.
• Experience measuring program effectiveness and using data to inform decisions and improvements preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to connect People Development strategies to organizational priorities and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of leadership development, adult learning, performance management, talent management, and employee development practices.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and competing demands.
• Ability to translate organizational needs and strategy into practical, scalable programs and solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively engage audiences ranging from frontline employees to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships, influence stakeholders, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Strong service orientation with a responsive, collaborative, solutions-focused, and business-minded approach.
• Ability to establish clear priorities, roles, expectations, and service standards.
• Ability to use metrics, feedback, and business outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated change leadership skills and the ability to support leaders and employees through organizational change.
• Ability to effectively balance long-term strategic priorities with day-to-day operational needs.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the People Development function, establishing clear priorities, roles, service expectations, and operating practices that align with organizational priorities.
• Leads, coaches, and develops People Development professionals by establishing clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback, supporting professional growth, and creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Translates organizational and business priorities into People Development strategies, programs, and solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee development, and organizational capability.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and Human Resources partners on leadership development, employee development, performance management, and learning needs.
• Leads the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs and experiences for leaders at various levels of the organization.
• Partners with senior leaders and Human Resources partners to identify critical leadership capabilities and development needs and develops solutions to address current and future organizational needs.
• Oversees new hire orientation and the Day 1 experience to ensure employees receive a consistent, welcoming, and effective introduction to Memorial Health, its culture, expectations, resources, and development opportunities.
• Partners with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Information Technology, Facilities, and other stakeholders to support an effective onboarding experience and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leads the organization’s performance management strategy and processes, including goal setting, ongoing performance conversations, employee development planning, and annual performance activities.
• Develops tools, resources, education, and guidance that strengthen leader effectiveness in managing performance, providing feedback, promoting accountability, and supporting employee development.
• Oversees the portfolio of employee learning and development programs, assesses organizational learning needs, and establishes priorities based on business and workforce needs.
• Establishes standards for learning design, delivery, facilitation, and evaluation to ensure development programs are relevant, accessible, engaging, consistent, and aligned with organizational needs.
• Identifies and implements effective learning approaches, including technology-enabled, experiential, facilitator-led, and self-directed learning, and manages external learning partners and consultants as appropriate.
• Builds strong relationships with leaders, Human Resources partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver responsive, practical, and effective People Development solutions.
• Coordinates People Development initiatives across the broader Talent and Culture function and other stakeholders to promote alignment, clarify ownership, and minimize duplication or competing priorities.
• Establishes meaningful measures of success and uses data, participant feedback, stakeholder input, and business outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve programs and services.
• Monitors emerging practices and trends in leadership development, performance management, learning, and talent development and recommends new approaches that support organizational goals.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency $47.65 - $73.86 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/.

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