SENIOR MANAGER OF LEARNING & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

STAR Financial Bank•Fort Wayne, IN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

STAR Financial Bank is an Indiana-based community bank with over 80 years of history, known for its quality service, personalized banking solutions, and innovative technology. The bank is committed to community involvement through giving and employee volunteerism, and its core values include Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Respect for All, Do What’s Right, Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Community Leadership, Being Progressive, Celebrating Success, and Remaining Independent. STAR Financial Bank is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to inclusivity for all employees and applicants, regardless of various protected characteristics. This Senior Manager of Learning & Talent Development position is not remote and requires on-site presence.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading learning and talent initiatives across multiple stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, leadership development, and ongoing career development.
Prior people leadership experience, including responsibility for performance management, coaching, and employee development.
Relevant experience in leading change/change management.
Proven ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work well on cross-functional project teams while executing multiple projects from vision through implementation.
Prior experience measuring and reporting on the business impact of training initiatives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end learning and talent development lifecycle, from onboarding and orientation through leadership development, career growth, and succession planning.
Ensure learning and talent programs are integrated, intentional, and aligned with STAR core values, strategic initiatives, and workforce needs.
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify capability gaps and translate them into effective learning and development strategies.
Enable performance growth and career development by equipping managers with practical tools, resources, and development solutions.
Support succession planning and leadership readiness through targeted development experiences and talent pipeline strategies.
Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning and development solutions across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, early career, leadership, and professional development.
Build skills-based learning pathways that support role readiness, performance growth, and internal mobility.
Oversee early career, internship, and work-based learning programs to strengthen long-term talent pipelines.
Lead and support the delivery of learning through a mix of instructor-led, virtual, and on-demand solutions aligned to business needs.
Measure the effectiveness of learning and talent development initiatives and adjust strategies based on outcomes and feedback.
Stay current on learning and talent development best practices and apply innovative, practical approaches.
Directly manage and develop members of the Learning & Talent Development team, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and ongoing feedback.
Support the professional growth of team members through development planning, skill building, and career conversations.
Foster a collaborative, and engaging team culture where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.
Model inclusive leadership behaviors and reinforce accountability, respect, and trust across the team.