Learning and Talent Development Director

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jul 02, 2025
Job Title: Learning and Talent Development Director Location: CityScape What you'll do: As the Learning and Talent Development Director you will be responsible for advancing the knowledge, skills and abilities of the company's employees. This position works collaboratively across the business to assess, design and implement effective methods to develop the people and advance their capabilities. You will be responsible for leading a team that will deliver job specific training, compliance training, manager training, leadership programs, and mentoring programs. The position works to enhance current programs such as performance management, on-boarding, succession planning, development planning, and talent reviews. As the Learning and Talent Development Director you'll build relationships with program participants, business leaders and other stakeholders utilizing your understanding of current training methodologies and technologies to ensure highly effective, quality development that meets the needs of the Bank. You will also oversee a teams efforts in providing the administration, direction, development, materials, tools and effectiveness monitoring for Learning and Development programs. Responsible for supporting the Chief Human Resources Officer in helping to achieve the strategic objectives of the company and the Learning and Talent department. Participates in shaping the strategic talent and learning plans, with assigned responsibility for program oversight. Oversee and lead a team that is responsible for the design, implementation, facilitation, and measuring enterprise-level, learning and development programs and experiences to achieve business growth plans and enable a high-performing culture. Serve as a strategic thought partner and coach to HR and enterprise leaders to facilitate key initiatives such as employee engagement survey and action planning and team development. This leader will also oversee culture assessments and develop a strategy that will align leadership assessments with talent management/learning and development solutions. Facilitate annual implementation of the performance management process; activities could include but are not limited to the development of employee communication materials & ancillary collateral material. Deploy calibration sessions across the enterprise to identify high potentials, high performers and successors. Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development. What you'll need: 8+ years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in related field required. Previous leadership experience required. Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices. Advanced knowledge in designing and implementing end-to-end Learning and Development strategies in a large, growing, and complex business. Expert speaking and writing communication skills. May require up to 25% travel. Benefits you'll love: We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! About the company: Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Western Alliance Bancorporation