Are you passionate about driving organizational success through strategic growth initiatives? We are seeking a motivated Growth and Development Consultant to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for expansion, evaluating learning and development opportunities, and implementing strategies to enhance overall performance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for driving impactful outcomes, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and contribute to our journey of continuous growth and excellence.

We are looking to add a Growth & Development Consultant to join our Growth & Development team in Waukee, IA. Candidates thrive in our environment when they harness their collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a love of learning.

Duties:

• Consult closely with business leaders to analyze organization gaps, propose, and develop solutions, and communicate and implement organizational development and learning opportunities needed to support business strategy.
• Design and facilitate training curricula and/or non-training solutions for identified performance gaps using ADDIE. Determine instructional methods such as live instructor led training, self-paced learning, job aides, etc.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve buy-in on proposed solutions by demonstrating how solutions meet business need. Contribute to positive outcomes for the client.
• Partner with the Sr. Growth & Development Consultant and leadership to gain knowledge of specific work situations requiring employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies. Partner with others in the organization and act as the project lead on functional projects.
• Coordinate measurement of progress and evaluate effectiveness of performance solutions. Report on progress of employees under guidance during training periods. Assess changes in learning and behavior at regular intervals following training, as needed.
• Manage the full cycle of a project from analysis to evaluation independently including ongoing, proactive communication with stakeholders, maintaining a project plan, meeting deadlines, creating, and facilitating content.
• Create a positive learning experience and environment (relevant, inspiring, simple, and energizing) that is inclusive of all learning styles and various employee experiences.
• Perform special projects as identified by the needs of the business and your respective leader.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of exercising discretion in confidential matters and using independent judgment
• Ability to work with detail, follow directions and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Highly organized and confident facilitator demonstrating strong oral communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, PPT and Word
• Ability to maintain professionalism, including voice projection and tone, and a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Adaptability in both collaboration with the business leaders and in the classroom with learners
• Ability to travel to other offices, occasionally
• Ability to learn and utilize technology associated with job functions
• Ability to communicate well with persons at all levels of authority
• Must comply with Holmes Murphy’s Client Privacy Policy, HIPAA regulations and E&O procedures and policies

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma required; College degree is preferred with emphasis in one of the following: Communications, Business Administration, Education or Information Services.
• Experience: 3-5 years of learning and development related experience preferred; Some insurance industry related knowledge preferred. Working knowledge of various computer software programs required.

Benefits:  In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
• Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
• 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
• Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
• Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.
• DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!
• Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!

Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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