This role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and sustaining talent development programs and initiatives to support our career Field Leader workforce that are in alignment with our strategic goals. The role will be responsible for, but not limited to program design, vendor selection as applicable, content creation, communications planning, logistic management (in partnership with our coordinators), evaluation and analytics. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in learning and development, organizational development, and leadership training. This role requires someone who can engage with senior leadership, collaborate across departments, and drive initiatives that foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

This can be a remote position within the US.

         

          

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

This role will lead the designing, implementation, and direction of talent development programs and initiatives that support our career Field Leader workforce including:

Program Design and Implementation: 

Lead the design and execution of comprehensive talent development programs, including client experience skills, sales effectiveness development, leadership development, product and advice knowledge training and employee engagement initiatives.

Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify development and learning needs and develop customized programs to address skill gaps and enhance employee capabilities. 

Leadership Development: 

Develop and deliver high-impact leadership development programs that align with the company’s strategic goals. 

Design and implement a leadership competency framework that outlines the skills and behaviors required for success at different levels of leadership within the organization. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure leadership development initiatives are integrated with overall talent management strategies. 

Organizational Development: 

Partner with our business execution team and business leaders to drive organizational change initiatives, including culture transformation, team building, and change management. 

Assess organizational needs and develop strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity. 

Learning & Development: 

Oversee the development and delivery of training programs, including e-learning, workshops, and seminars. 

Measure the effectiveness of training programs through metrics and feedback, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes. 

Talent Management: 

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning, talent reviews, and high-potential development. 

Identify and nurture key talent within the organization, ensuring a strong pipeline for future leadership roles. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Build strong relationships with senior leadership and department heads to ensure alignment of talent development initiatives with business objectives. 

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent development strategies and initiatives. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:   

 Required: 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in human resources, education, organizational development, business administration, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in talent development, organizational development, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role. 

Proven experience in designing and delivering leadership development programs. 

Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and performance management.

Excellent communication skills. 

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and influence senior leadership. 

Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure and report on the effectiveness of development programs. 

Licensing: FINRA Series 7, 63/65 or 66 required or obtained within 120 days 

 

Preferred:   

Master's Degree

Experience in launch and onboarding in the financial services industry or for sales positions 

Knowledge of tools, techniques and resources for onboarding sales candidates preferred 

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or other relevant certifications are a plus. 

              

Pay Transparency

 

Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $83,934.00 - $113,559.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

 

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

 

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

 

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.