Training and Development Manager

1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

1st MidAmerica Credit Union in Illinois is seeking a Training and Development Manager to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of employee training programs aligned with strategic goals. You will oversee organizational development initiatives and partner with leadership to foster a culture of continuous learning.

The role manages the LMS, budgets, vendors, and internal communications, while mentoring training staff and delivering onboarding and leadership development programs across

Qualifications

• 5+ years in training and development with leadership experience.
• Strong adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Experience with LMS platforms and e-learning.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy.
• Plan and deliver onboarding, leadership and soft-skill training.
• Develop department goals, systems and cost controls.
• Maintain LMS to document and monitor training across employees.
• Manage training budgets, vendor relationships and external resources.
• Oversee creation of internal monthly employee newsletter.
• Supervise and mentor training specialists to maximize impact.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional design

LMS management

Blended learning

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

LMS platforms

E-learning tools

Blended learning tools

Job description

Job Title: Training and Development Manager

1 st MidAmerica is a trusted financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional service to our members. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the communities we serve and our focus on delivering an array of financial products for each step in their financial journey. We are currently seeking motivated and member-oriented individuals to join our team as a Training and Development Manager.

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of employee training programs that support the credit union's strategic objectives and help promote a culture of learning. This role will oversee organizational development initiatives and collaborate with leadership to ensure staff are equipped with knowledge and skills to succeed in a member-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy
• Leads the planning and delivery of training initiatives, including onboarding, leadership and soft skills enhancements.
• Participates in development of department goals, objectives, systems and cost controls.
• Develops and maintains the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure training requirements are documented and monitored for all employees.
• Managing training budgets, vendor relationships, and external learning resources.
• Oversees development and distribution of internal monthly employee newsletter
• Supervise and mentor training specialist, providing guidance and support to maximize impact.

Qualifications:

• - 5+ years of experience in training and development, including leadership experience.
• - Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• - Experience with LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and blended learning models.
• - Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• - Financial services or credit union experience is a plus.
• - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• - Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Power point, Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive team environment.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Disclaimer:

Must be able to work and travel to different credit union locations as determined by management.

1 st MidAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.