Director - Finance and Human Resources Leadership Development Programs

Travelers • Hartford, CT

19h

About The Position

This position provides strategic leadership direction, broad oversight, and implementation of all aspects of our Finance & Accounting and Human Resources Leadership Development Programs (LDPs). The goal of the programs are to attract and develop individuals who are highly skilled and who have the potential to become future leaders of the organization. The Director works with the Program Operating Committee and may work in partnership with Senior Leadership Sponsor Boards to set the direction and execute the strategy to ensure that this goal is achieved. This role will lead a team of Program Participants, as well as, one Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6 years of experience with developmental programs.
• People leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Detailed oriented.
• Proven high degree of accuracy.
• Well organized.
• 6 years of professional experience working in Leadership Development or related business experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops the recruitment and intern program strategies, including selection, placement, performance management, compensation planning, and development of program participants and interns.
• Works with business leadership to develop meaningful rotational assignments and placement of individuals to facilitate exposure to various business areas within the company and to provide meaningful development opportunities and growth.
• Identifies and implements process improvement initiatives/opportunities.
• Develops and executes the program's planning effort to identify and build a diverse pool of leadership talent, counseling management on the development process and execution of development plans to build skill, competency and organizational capability.
• Responsible for the coaching and development of program participants through their program experience, including all HR management components such as talent calibration, performance management and compensation.
• Responsible for creation of best practice policies, policy definitions/ reviews/ revisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director