As part of our growth strategy, we're seeking a Senior Manager, Learning and Development to lead and revitalize our L&D function. This role offers the opportunity to build a program from the ground up and establish gold standards for our training programs and make a lasting impact as one of Chicago's top talent acquisition firms.
Senior Manager, Learning and Development Responsibilities:
- Lead and enhance onboarding programs to ensure a seamless, consistent experience for new hires across all departments
- Manage a team of 2–4 direct reports, providing mentorship and accountability for high-impact outcomes
- Set a gold standard for sales and recruitment onboarding training programs by ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practice
- Design and implement a talent management program, including talent assessments and succession planning initiative
- Develop lesson plans, training materials and comprehensive learning curriculums from scratch, tailored to various employee levels
- Oversee the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with learning objectives
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of HR to define short and long-term strategic goals for the L&D department
- Develop and deliver data-driven reports to leadership that demonstrate the ROI of learning programs
- Serve as an example of exceptional coaching, applying industry-leading learning frameworks to drive individual and team growth
- Partner with business leaders to deliver continuous training and development, supporting both employee and organizational success
Senior Manager, Learning and Development Requirements:
- 4+ years of prior experience in L&D, training facilitation or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in designing and managing talent and performance management programs
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (preferred fields: Human Resources, Organizational Development or related disciplines)
- A genuine passion for unlocking individual and organizational potential
- Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to engage large groups with energy, confidence and enthusiasm
This is a unique opportunity to rebuild and elevate a critical function within a thriving organization. As the Senior Manager, Learning and Development, you will have the creative freedom and support to make a lasting impact while driving innovation and excellence.
Thank you,
Allison Sachnoff
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
