Director, Training & Development
About The Position
Old Republic Bitco is seeking a Training & Development Director for its Home Office in Davenport, Iowa. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining flexibility with in-person collaboration. As part of the HR leadership team, the Director leads the strategy and execution of training and development programs that build workforce capability and support business performance. The portfolio includes leadership development, onboarding, compliance training, functional skills training, talent development, and career development initiatives. The Director builds and leads a scalable Training and Development team and operating model, develops a robust training ecosystem, and partners with business and HR leaders to connect learning initiatives to organizational capabilities and business priorities. The role also leads learning technology strategy, evaluates program effectiveness, and supports talent management and organizational change. The position collaborates with the holding company to align local programs with enterprise goals while adapting them to local business needs. Other functions and duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in Training and Development, Learning and Development, talent development, or a related field.
- Experience leading a learning function, team, or enterprise-wide portfolio.
- Experience leading the full learning lifecycle, including needs analysis, program and curriculum design, facilitation, implementation, learning technology, and evaluation of leadership and workforce development initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, leadership development, competency-based development, and practices that support applying learning on the job.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong portfolio and project management skills, including prioritizing multiple initiatives, managing budgets and vendors, interpreting learning data, and delivering results across competing business needs.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive employee, organizational, and business information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, learning management systems, virtual learning platforms, content development tools, and reporting or analytics systems used to manage and evaluate learning programs.
- Ability to think strategically, identify priorities, and align learning initiatives with broader business goals.
- Ability to communicate clearly, engage stakeholders, and influence decisions across all organizational levels.
- Ability to build strong relationships, develop others, and collaborate across teams and functions.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs, embrace new ideas, and identify opportunities to improve learning approaches.
- Ability to maintain focus on priorities, drive initiatives forward, and deliver meaningful results.
Responsibilities
- Set the strategy for and oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of an enterprise learning portfolio, including leadership development, compliance training, onboarding, and functional skills training.
- Build and lead a scalable Training and Development team and operating model using internal expertise, external partners, and technology.
- Recruit, coach, develop, and retain talent; define the capabilities, roles, capacity, goals, and performance expectations needed to execute the learning strategy.
- Refine existing training frameworks into a scalable training ecosystem supporting leadership and individual contributor development across departments.
- Partner with department leaders to identify capability gaps and align training initiatives with business needs and goals.
- Lead the learning technology strategy, including identifying and implementing modern learning approaches and technologies such as microlearning, blended learning, and LMS optimization.
- Evaluate training program effectiveness and refine programs based on feedback, assessments, and evolving business needs.
- Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to design and lead annual talent management processes, including competency assessments and 9-Box talent reviews, and translate outcomes into development plans.
- Design and maintain role-based learning pathways, competency models, and career development tools to clarify skill expectations, support internal mobility, and guide individual development planning.
- Partner with HR leadership and stakeholders to support organizational change through capability assessments, learning plans, leader enablement, and adoption resources.
- Collaborate with the holding company to align local learning and development strategies, programs, and initiatives with enterprise goals, standards, and best practices while customizing them for local needs.
- Perform all other functions and duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary paired with a comprehensive benefits package
- Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Company-paid life insurance equal to 2× annual salary
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities
- Financial assistance for industry certifications and insurance designations
- Opportunities to participate in corporate philanthropy and community service initiatives
- Optional travel, commuter, and pet insurance
- Employee wellness support through a dedicated fitness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
