Lead, Talent Development Instructional Design
About The Position
The Talent Development Lead is responsible for leading a team of Instructional Designers while also contributing directly to the design, development, and delivery of training programs that support employee capability, operational readiness, and performance across Delta Dental. This role provides day-to-day people leadership, including coaching, performance support, scheduling, and quality oversight, and ensures the team consistently delivers effective, engaging learning experiences across live, virtual, and digital formats. Working closely with People Organization, operational leaders, and subject matter experts, the Talent Development Lead helps assess learning needs, maintain training materials, execute training programs, and support continuous improvement of enterprise learning experiences. Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes: Competitive base and incentive pay 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions Rich medical & pharmacy benefits 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities Employee discount program Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
Responsibilities
- Leading a team of Instructional Designers
- Contributing directly to the design, development, and delivery of training programs
- Providing day-to-day people leadership, including coaching, performance support, scheduling, and quality oversight
- Ensuring the team consistently delivers effective, engaging learning experiences across live, virtual, and digital formats
- Working closely with People Organization, operational leaders, and subject matter experts
- Helping assess learning needs
- Maintaining training materials
- Executing training programs
- Supporting continuous improvement of enterprise learning experiences
Benefits
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
