Talent Development & Engagement Partner (Hybrid - In Office 10 days/Month)

We are adding a Talent Development & Engagement Partner to our team!

Who We Are:

Since 1909, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) has been one of America’s most successful and highly rated independent life insurance companies. We specialize in a suite of innovative products for life’s journey, giving people the financial stability, careful guidance and peace of mind to lead a life filled with confidence, dignity and grace.

NGL's Core Values – integrity, dependability, collaboration, compassion and growth are a foundation of our company and help to build on the interactions we have with our policyholders, partners, funeral homes and each other. We believe in creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is encouraged to live their best, most authentic self. We offer Employee Resource Groups for employees to get involved, learn, network, and offer professional and personal development opportunities.

With over 100 years of experience, our passion is to serve people. Learn more. 

Work Environment: NGL offers a flexible work environment where employees can work fully remote, hybrid or onsite at our Madison, Wis. office. We support virtual working arrangements in certain states outside of WI.

A Day in the Life:

The Talent Development & Engagement Partner is instrumental in fostering an inclusive organizational environment, driving continuous learning, and instilling NGL's core values across all levels of the organization. This position is responsible for designing and implementing culture initiatives, employee engagement strategies, enterprise-wide learning, and professional development programs. In addition, this role partners closely with all levels of leadership and Human Resources to align on developing programs, establishing goals and measuring effectiveness. This is an individual contributor role and reports to the Chief Human Resource Officer.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Culture & Employee Engagement

Promote NGL's values and drive initiatives that reinforce a positive culture and are consistent with our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Design and implement employee engagement programs to enhance employee morale, motivation, and connection to the company's mission.

Administer company-wide employee engagement surveys, including vendor coordination (e.g., Gallup, Culture Amp, Glint), survey deployment, data analysis, presentations, and action planning with leaders.

Enhance the new hire experience and implement strategies to boost overall employee engagement and retention.

Coach and advise leaders to enhance engagement by providing tools and feedback to create healthy team environments.

Collaborate with Human Resources to design programs and establish mechanisms to solicit ongoing employee feedback (e.g., pulse surveys, focus groups, exit surveys).

Serve as a liaison to NGL’s Inclusion & Belonging efforts and Employee Resource Groups.

Learning & Content Development

Design and deliver various learning initiatives, including training modules, workshops, and e-learning programming.

Collaborate with Human Resources and internal stakeholders to design and create impactful training content that aligns with business objectives.

Oversee and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) as the administrator by assigning courses, managing records, tracking course completions, and ensuring data is accurate and timely.

Lead the selection and implementation of a LMS including requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, implementation planning and communication.

Establish and integrate learning metrics and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and present insights.

Oversee training projects from start to finish, ensuring deliverables meet objectives, is in scope and on budget.

Coordinate with departments to import training content from third-party e-Learning vendors to scale learning solutions.

Research, recommend, and manage relationships with external training vendors and technology providers.

Collaborate with external partners to enhance learning offerings and assessments.

Stay current with L&D trends and methodologies, evaluate tools to enhance the learning experience, and conduct gap analyses.

Leadership & Staff Development

Design and deliver sustainable and formal leadership development curricula for emerging, mid-level and senior leaders.

Partner with senior leaders and Human Resources to assess leadership capability gaps. Identify and implement internal and external development opportunities.

Implement development initiatives that strengthen leadership pipelines based on talents reviews and succession efforts.

Assess, revise and continuously improve leadership programming based on feedback and organizational needs.

Manage staff development initiatives and programs including NGL’s LOMA Program.

Administer NGL’s Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Essential to Your Success:

Excellent facilitation and communication skills across all organizational levels

Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating learning programs for diverse audiences while cultivating an inclusive learning environment

Deep understanding of adult learning principles/models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy) and leadership development best practices

Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Data-driven mindset with the ability to assess program effectiveness and impact

Ability to link talent and culture initiatives to business outcomes and long-term organizational goals

Ability to see the bigger picture, align development programs with long-term business goals, and plan for future workforce needs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to champion a growth mindset and provide avenues for skill development

Ability to think creatively and develop innovative training materials and approaches

Collaborative and inclusive approach with the ability to align cross-functional teams and balance perspectives

Ability to lead change and adjust strategy and alter course as needed

Proven instructional design skills with the ability to deliver engaging training programs

Experience selecting and implementing a Learning Management System

Experience with tools such as DiSC, FranklinCovey, 360 feedback, Hogan, or other coaching-based frameworks

Experience working with specific employee engagement survey vendors such as Gallup, Culture Amp, Guilt or other engagement survey platforms

Demonstrated ability working with vendors and managing vendor relationships

Ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered and meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment

Education Requirements:

Minimum:  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Instructional Design, Education, Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology, or related field required.  Certifications in Talent or Leadership Development methodologies/tools preferred

Years of Experience:

A minimum of five years of direct experience in organizational development, leadership development or L&D consulting required. Proven experience in designing and facilitating employee engagement, leadership, and learning and development programs.  Experience implementing and administering a Learning Management System required.

What We Offer:

At NGL, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive base pay and benefits designed to offer solutions to help meet your unique life needs.

Benefits:

20 days of Paid Time Off growing to 25 days after 5 years

11 Paid Holidays (10 company holidays and 1 personal holiday of your choice)

Health care, dental and vision plans

Up to $1,500 (Family) or $1,000 (Single) annually towards a Health Savings Account 

Annual bonus based on company performance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) match up to 9%

Paid Sabbatical after 8 years

Paid Volunteer Time

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Program

And much more!

Click here to learn more about our comprehensive Total Rewards program.

NGL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].