Manager of Talent and Learning

Job Description

Position: Manager of Talent and Learning

Reports to: Chief People and Culture Officer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and communities across the United States and Canada, equipping girls with the knowledge and skills to become leaders.

Position Summary: The Manager of Talent and Learning is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive learning and development programs that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance across the organization. This role supports organizational goals by aligning talent development initiatives with business strategy, improving productivity, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Assess Learning Needs:
  Identify skill gaps and development opportunities through ongoing consultation with leadership, managers, and employees across the organization.
• Design & Deliver Programs:
  Create and facilitate engaging learning experiences, including workshops, online modules, seminars, and team development activities tailored to various skill levels and learning styles.
• Vendor Selection & Management:
  Evaluate, contract, and manage relationships with external training providers and consultants to deliver high-quality programs.
• Implementation & Coordination:
  Organize learning schedules, logistics, and cross‑departmental collaboration to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Evaluate Effectiveness:
  Monitor program outcomes, gather feedback, and apply data‑driven insights to improve learning experiences continuously.
• Budget Oversight:
  Manage the talent and learning budget, forecast costs, and ensure resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Career & Leadership Development:
  Design individual and team career development plans, succession strategies, and leadership pipeline programs.
• Compliance & Best Practices:
  Ensure all learning initiatives align with industry standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Technology Integration:
  Leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e‑learning tools to enhance and scale training delivery across the organization.
• Employee Engagement & Culture:
  Champion a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and development at all levels of the organization.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications, such as SHRM or PMP, are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent development, learning and development, or a related HR function.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and LMS platforms.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, collaboration, project management, adaptability, and strategic thinking skills.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze performance data and training metrics to assess impact and drive continuous improvement.

$65,

• 2‑day hybrid work schedule out of the Indy office, with one of those days being Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Vacation, sick, and personal time + 11 company holidays.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance.
• GENTE Card (HRA benefit) provided by Girls Inc.
• 401(k) available with up to a 5% employer match.
• Wellness stipend.
• Fun, friendly office environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

At Girls Inc., employment is based upon one’s capabilities and qualifications. It is the policy of Girls Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, and political belief or any other protected characteristic as protected by law.

Girls Inc. prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment by supervisors or employees. Girls Inc. will not tolerate harassment of our employees by anyone, including vendors.

The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and non‑discrimination applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other privileges and conditions of employment.

Employees’ questions or concerns relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, discrimination and harassment should be referred to the Office of People and Culture. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee violating this policy.

As a measure of creating awareness, Girls Inc. will include the statement “Equal Opportunity Employer” in all advertisements and job postings.