Director of Learning & Development

Overview

Shape the future of learning at HGA - and play a central role in how we develop our people!

About the role

HGA is seeking a Director of Learning & Development to lead the firm’s learning strategy and capability-building efforts.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the firm’s learning strategy in alignment with business priorities.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and develop scalable solutions to address them.
• Establish and evolve the structure, approach, and priorities of the learning function.
• Lead the design and delivery of high-impact learning programs aligned with business needs.
• Maintain quality and consistency across programs while contributing directly where needed.
• Align learning solutions with performance management, onboarding, and career development frameworks.
• Translate insights from talent reviews and performance processes into targeted development solutions that support growth and retention.
• Collaborate with Talent Management to ensure learning programs effectively enable defined talent strategies.
• Define success metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Use data and insights to inform strategy, prioritize investments, and improve outcomes.
• Ensure learning programs drive measurable impact on performance and organizational capability.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team while contributing directly to key initiatives.
• Balance delegation with hands-on involvement based on business needs.
• Manage priorities, resources, and budget to maximize impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, HR, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 8 – 10+ years of experience in corporate learning, talent development, or related roles within a professional services or matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading learning strategy, programs, or function-building efforts.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design and development processes, with hands-on application experience.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and organizational change.
• Experience designing and delivering learning programs with measurable impact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and improve outcomes.
• Experience working with vendors and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

Salary range: $130,800 - $165,700 (Mid-West) depending on qualifications and experience.

Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs.

Application Requirements & Instructions: Please submit resume for consideration.