Training & Development Leader | LMS, Onboarding & Leadership

1st MidAmerica Credit Union; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

1st MidAmerica Credit Union in East Alton, IL is seeking a Training and Development Manager to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of employee training programs aligned with our strategic objectives. This role focuses on cultivating a culture of learning and partnering with leadership to empower staff for member-focused service.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in training and development, expertise in instructional design, LMS management, and strong communication and project

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 - PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook).

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Adult learning principles

Communication

Project management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Education

Tools

LMS platforms

e-learning tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

1st MidAmerica Credit Union in East Alton, IL is seeking a Training and Development Manager to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of employee training programs aligned with our strategic objectives. This role focuses on cultivating a culture of learning and partnering with leadership to empower staff for member-focused service.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in training and development, expertise in instructional design, LMS management, and strong communication and project