VP/Organizational Learning & Development Specialist

Security Bank of Kansas City•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Security Bank of Kansas City is dedicated to serving not only our customers but also investing in the growth, development, and advancement of our employees. The VP/Organizational Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for leading organizational development efforts in the areas of career and leadership development, employee retention and succession and community engagement. This role will report directly to the SVP/Director of Learning & Development and will play a critical role in fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, identifying, and developing development programs, enhancing our organizational culture, and driving employee advancement and engagement.

Requirements

Highly effective and professional interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
Strong communication skills to include active listening, presentation, writing, interpersonal, and networking skills.
High energy and positive attitude; willing to do what it takes to get the job done
Ability to keep accurate, orderly files and records
Flexible, adaptable, ability to accept change positively and inspire the same in others
Excellent project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and/or issues
Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Excellent customer service abilities with strong follow-up skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a rapid and ever-changing environment.
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative initiatives that align with organizational goals.
Passion for making a positive impact for our communities, employees, and supporting the bank's mission.
Must be flexible to work before and/or after normal business hours, as necessary
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
Five+ years of firsthand experience developing, implementing and evaluating organizational learning, development and growth initiatives.
Strong understanding of adult learning styles, stakeholder engagement strategies, and organizational development practices.
Experience with Learning Management Systems and executing continual adult learning strategies
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Adult Learning or Education
Familiarity with OnCourse Learning Management System (LMS)
Previous Banking or Financial Services experience. Familiar with the legal and regulatory environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Assess the bank’s opportunities to enhance organizational training and learning initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop and implement strategies that foster growth, inclusion, and retention. Support leadership in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the bank.
Collaborate with Human Resources to identify positions at-risk of turnover and proactively identify employees to develop and prepare for advancement.
Facilitate current and new training solutions via in-person or Teams to meet needs of the bank.
Collaborate with department managers to align organizational development initiatives with overall business objectives.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organization.
Develop curriculum for Management and Leadership programs that provide our employees with the opportunity to grow their knowledge, skill sets and advancement potential.
Evaluate opportunities for leadership to interact and engage with employees that provides employees with an opportunity to provide feedback, ask questions and introduce themselves to leadership.
Using organizational data, create a career roadmap for employees to illustrate the vast advancement opportunities with the Bank.
Utilizing data obtained by employee surveys, bring forward recommendations to enhance the employee experience.
Develop a robust onboarding platform that creates a good first impression that follows the new hire through their first year of employment.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of organizational development efforts.
Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, collect feedback, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback, assessment results, and performance metrics.
Analyze data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance the impact of learning initiatives.
Recommend and implement improvements to training content, delivery methods, and processes based on evaluation findings.
Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate progress, accomplishments, and areas for growth to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Stay abreast of industry best practices and trends to ensure the Bank’s learning and development remain relevant and competitive.
Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and schools to understand Financial Literacy needs and opportunities.
Identify community engagement opportunities that qualify for CRA credit.
Identify, coordinate, and represent the Bank at community engagement Financial Literacy initiatives.
Oversee the administration of the bank's Learning Management System (LMS), including user management, content uploading, and reporting.
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide user support to ensure smooth operation of the LMS.
Additional duties/tasks as assigned