Staff Learning & Development Manager

Benesch Law; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Chicago invites applications for a Staff Learning & Development Manager. The role is hybrid with work-from-home flexibility and sits within the firm’s Human Resources team, focusing on staff development and performance initiatives.

You will lead learning strategy, design programs, manage coaching efforts, and partner with firm leadership to elevate professional growth across the staff. This is a pivotal HR leadership position in a premier legal firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in law firms, corporate or academic environments.
• Leads and develops staff learning programs.
• Partner with leadership to deliver performance reviews and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Identify skill gaps and develop learning initiatives.
• Lead annual performance management for staff including training.
• Manage design and delivery of firm-wide learning programs.
• Develop learning modules using firm systems and tools.
• Administer SkillPath subscription, track enrollments and usage.
• Promote SkillPath content aligned to goals; inform coaching.
• Manage Bundle 1:1 coaching end-to-end.
• Generate key takeaways and reporting for HR leadership.

Skills

Learning & development

Performance management

Learning program design

Coaching

Job description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Top Workplaces lists across the country, including Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York and San Francisco and has been recognized as a NorthCoast 99 Best Workplace in Northeast Ohio for nearly 25 years. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 200 list, currently ranking No. 116 among the top 200 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and \"Be Benesch!\"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html.

Benesch is proud to announce the opening of a position for StaffLearning & Development Manager in our Chicago office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Do you thrive on being involved of all facets of professional learning & development? Do you find excitement in providing career development, advising and professional skills training? Do you have experience in law firms, corporate or academic environments and want to take your skill level to the next level?Then our Staff Learning & Development Manager opportunity is the position for you! Benesch is looking for someone to join our HR team and provide support to the firm's staff to reach their professionalgoals.

The Staff Learning & Development Manager is a key member of the Human Resources team, responsible for leading and executing the Firm's performance management and learning strategy for staff. This role oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the performance review processes, professional development programs, and non-timekeeper staff skill building initiatives. The Staff Learning & Development Manager will partner with firm leadership and HR colleagues to deliver impactful learning programs and strengthen managerial development efforts.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 1. Partners with leadership to identify skill and competency gaps among support staff and establishes learning and development initiatives that build capability and confidence.
• 2. Leads the firm's annual performance management process for support staff, including communications, training for managers, cycle coordination, and follow‑up to ensure consistency and quality.
• 3. Capable of managing the design, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of firm‑wide learning programs for support staff, including workshops, skill‑building sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• 4. Builds and creates learning modules utilizing various firm systems and tools.
• 5. Administers the firm's SkillPath learning subscription, including user setup, curation of recommended learning paths by role/level, and regular reporting on enrollments, completions and utilization trends to HR leadership.
• 6. Partners with managers to promote SkillPath content aligned to performance and development goals, monitoring course completion and incorporating learning data into talent discussions and coaching conversations.
• 7. Manages the Bundle 1:1 coaching program end‑to‑end, tracking enrollment, session utilization and feedback, and escalating low participation to department leaders.
• 8. Generates key take