Growth & Development Consultant

Job Description:

We are looking to add a Growth & Development Consultant to join our Growth & Development team in West Des Moines, IA office. Offering a forward-thinking, innovative, and vibrant company culture, along with the opportunity to share your unique potential, there really is no place like Holmes!

Essential Responsibilities:

Design, develop and implement learning programs following the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) methodology. Design and develop engaging eLearning content using Articulate (Storyline/Rise) and other authoring tools. Serve as the administrator for Workday Learning and LinkedIn Learning, including managing content, user access, and system functionality. Independently consults with business leaders and necessary stakeholders to analyze organization gaps, propose, and develop solutions, and communicate and implement organizational development and learning opportunities needed to support business strategy and operational plans. Design and facilitate training curricula and/or non-training solutions for identified performance gaps. Determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, workshops, live instructor led training, self-paced learning, job aides. Contribute to positive outcomes for the client and demonstrate how solutions meet business need. In collaboration with the Sr. Growth & Development Consultant, TL, Business Partner or VP and leadership to gain knowledge of specific work situations requiring employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies. Partner with others in the organization and act as the project lead. Influence partners to achieve buy-in on proposed solutions. Select or develop testing and evaluation procedures to measure results. Coordinate measurement of progress and evaluate effectiveness of performance solutions. Report on progress of employees under guidance during training periods. Assess changes in learning and behavior at regular intervals following training, as needed. Manage the full cycle of a project from analysis to evaluation independently including ongoing, proactive communication with stakeholders, maintaining a project plan, and meeting deadlines. Proactively identifies gaps in project or initiatives, identifies a solution and shares recommendation to their leader.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma required; College degree is preferred with emphasis in one of the following: Communications, Business Administration, Education or Information Services.

Experience:

3-5 years of learning and development experience preferred; some insurance industry knowledge preferred. Proficiency in Articulate (Storyline and/or Rise) and eLearning course development required. Working knowledge of various computer software programs required.

Technical Competencies:

Demonstrates a strong ability to understand business operations and apply relevant knowledge to support enterprise strategic objectives while improving efficiency, productivity, and overall effectiveness. Actively builds and maintains relationships by understanding key stakeholders, prioritizing problem‑solving, and collaborating effectively to deliver meaningful and impactful solutions. Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates information from multiple sources, connects details to the broader picture, and objectively develops practical and innovative solutions to complex challenges. Here's a little bit about us: In addition to being great at what you do, we place a high emphasis on building a best-in-class culture. We do this through empowering employees to build trust through honest and caring actions, ensuring clear and constructive communication, establishing meaningful client relationships that support their unique potential, and contributing to the organization's success by effectively influencing and uplifting team members.

Benefits:

In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as: Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey! Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow. 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee's 401k. This means, even if you're not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for. Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can't be at your best for our clients if you're not at your best for yourself first. Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you. DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee's unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish! Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing. Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn't love that?! Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-GH1 There's No Place Like Holmes! You'll love what you do and who you do it with when you join Holmes Murphy! Not only can you create connections, experience the energy, and seize the opportunities we have, but you can also: Grow Your Career

• An abundance of opportunity awaits! Our independence gives our growing and dynamic organization the freedom to create an environment where talent mobility thrives — whether that means career progression, expanding your skill set, or transferring to another Holmes Murphy office. Learn... On Us
• We believe in building the best experts in the industry, supported through a variety of benefits like continuing education and tuition reimbursement. Share in Our Success
• Our privately held structure allows us to share our collective success in ways that matter. One of the many ways is through our 401(k
• profit share, which is distributed to all employees regardless of their own contributions! Take Time to Recharge
• We offer generous time off, including a Health Matters Day, Celebrate Day (for your birthday!

), Diversity Day, Volunteer Time Off, and paid parental leave. And yes, we encourage you to take time away!