Talent Development Consultant

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.

Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there's no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you'll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

BCBSNE is happy to offer four work designations for our Omaha area employees: 100% in-office, Hybrid - 3 days in office, Hybrid - 2 days in office, 100% remote. Occasional visits to the office.

The Talent Development Consultant is responsible for creating and implementing innovative learning and development strategies that address current and future business needs. This role focuses on designing scalable learning and development experiences, enhancing leadership and employee capabilities, and supporting a culture of continuous learning.

What you'll do:

• Lead enterprise-wide leadership development initiatives, programs, workshops tailored to various employee groups.
• Develop and execute learning strategies aligned with business goals and workforce development needs.
• Design and curate engaging learning experiences, including instructor-led training, e-learning, blended learning, and microlearning.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to understand organizational gaps and recommend and create best-fit solutions.
• Provide expertise and support of employee and leader onboarding programs and summer and year-round internship programs.
• Create instructional materials, including presentations, manuals, and online content to accommodate different learning styles.
• Provide coaching and consulting support to employees to enhance their career growth.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives and continuously refine programs based on feedback and performance data.
• Use innovation to find new sources of learning and skill-building and implement solutions into organization-wide initiatives.
• Manage online learning platform administration
• Lead initiatives that promote a culture of continuous learning and enhance employee engagement, retention and satisfaction
• Participate in community activities and represent BCBSNE to stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in leadership development, instructional design, or talent development
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, content creation and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in leveraging AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Learner Experience Platforms (LXPs) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other training tools
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to improve learning outcomes

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement. The ability to meet or exceed the attendance and timeliness requirements of their departments.

The ability to work well in a team environment and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

The strongest candidates for this position will also possess:

• Master's degree preferred
• Certifications such as CPTD, ATD, or SHRM-CP are a plus

Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.