Learning and Development Manager

Hightower • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • $90k - $120k / year • 19h ago

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team

The Learning and Development Manager will play a critical role to design and implement comprehensive training programs that support employee growth and development. The role will collaborate with HR and other stakeholders to conduct needs analyses and develop targeted programs to address identified gaps. Partners with people leaders to create skill based career paths and drive engagement in our Learning Management System. The role will also play a key role in driving performance management initiatives.

What You'll Do

Career Development

Partner with people leaders to develop skill-based career paths and individual learning and development, driving increased engagement into our Learning Management System.

Development Program Oversight

Design and implement training programs to support employee growth and development. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs by increasing proficiencies in areas listed in their development plans.
Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders to conduct analysis of training needs and develop at targeted training programs to address identified gaps.

Learning Program Deployment

Deploy various learning methods companywide such as development and leadership programs and curated training programs depending on Hightower's needs. Measured by post-training satisfaction, and increased proficiencies in skills.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience designing and implementing employee development programs.
2 years of experience with Cornerstone or equivalent LMS system
Strong presentation skills
Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives
HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR) are a plus

What We Offer

Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
Flexible PTO plan
Hybrid model work schedule (minimum of 50% in office)
401k matching plan
HSA employer contributions
Student loan assistance
Pet insurance

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

#LI-Hybrid