Head Of Talent Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Position: Manager of Talent and Learning

Responsible to: Chief People and Culture Officer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Background: Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy, Girls Inc. equips girls with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, supportive spaces, and research-informed programming that address the challenges girls face and are proven to help them succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the new generation of leaders. Join us at girlsinc.org

Departmental Role: Strengthen the HQ organization so it provides the most effective and efficient support and resources to Affiliates.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Salary Range: $65,000-68,000

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. Benefits:

• 2-day hybrid work schedule out of our INDY office, with one of those days being Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Vacation, Sick, & 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

OUR MISSION

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

OUR VALUES

The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values that underlie our work:

• Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
• Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others.
• Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity.
• Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability.
• Collaborate for impact.

Girls Inc. Character Pillars

• Confidence
• Respect
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self -Advocacy
• Critical Thinking
• Kindness

Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy

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.

Our Workplace

We believe that in order to be most effective in generating positive and measurable outcomes for the girls we serve, we must always value what makes each of us unique. We must respect and appreciate the multitude of ideas, approaches, and perspectives that result from people of different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and experiences coming together for a common purpose. We must not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

We also believe that our organization should mirror the girls and communities we serve, so our Girls Inc. community of management, staff, and volunteers reflects the girls and young women who participate in our programs.