Learning and Development Director

TL;DR

Learning and Development Director (HRTech): Design and deliver the leadership framework, build manager and employee development programs, and architect talent review and succession processes with an accent on building a modern L&D function from scratch in a public company. Focus on launching tiered leadership curricula, performance check-in processes, and engagement strategies while measuring KPIs and ROI for executive stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid in Des Moines, IA (Tuesday–Thursday in office)

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 USD (Des Moines pay range, plus 20% annual bonus)

Company

Parent company of career marketplaces Dice and ClearanceJobs, connecting candidates with tech and security clearance jobs.

What you will do

• Design and launch DHI’s leadership framework for managers, senior leaders, and executives in partnership with CPO and SLT.
• Build and deliver tiered leadership development curriculum using cohort programs, workshops, coaching, and on-the-job application.
• Create manager training program for coaching, feedback, check-ins, and team development.
• Architect employee career development frameworks connected to job architecture.
• Facilitate annual talent review and succession planning process, turning insights into development actions.
• Own performance check-in process, including cadence, tools, and manager enablement for SMART goals and feedback.
• Partner on culture, capability, and talent strategy; measure L&D and engagement KPIs and report ROI.

Requirements

• 7+ years in Learning & Development, Organization Development, or Talent Management, including 3+ years in leadership building programs at scale
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in I/O Psychology, Organizational Development, HR, Education, or related field preferred
• Experience designing leadership frameworks, manager programs, and talent review/succession processes from the ground up
• Deep facilitation skills for senior leaders and managers
• Strong analytical skills with engagement, performance data, and metrics
• Track record as a builder launching new programs; excellent business acumen

Nice to have

• Coaching certification (ICF, CTI, Hudson, or equivalent)
• Certifications in talent assessments (Hogan, DiSC, MBTI, Korn Ferry, CCL)
• Experience in public company, high-growth tech, or HR/recruiting tech
• Experience with LMS platforms, talent management tech, AI-enabled learning tools
• Background partnering with sales and engineering leaders
• Experience owning employee engagement survey lifecycle

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid office culture in Des Moines (Tuesday–Thursday)
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability, life insurance, wellness programs
• 401(k) match, performance bonuses, education assistance, learning & development
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, flexible summer hours, social & giving events
• Inclusive culture with diversity training, employee resource groups, volunteering
• Certified Great Place to Work with high employee satisfaction