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Talent Development Manager

CompanyAssociated Agencies Inc
LocationRolling Meadows
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 21, 2026
About The Company
Associated is a 130+ year old privately owned insurance and risk management advisor, committed to going above and beyond for our employees, clients and carriers because your future is our present. We collaborate with businesses and individuals locally and nationally to provide a variety of specialized and customizable insurance plans and we assess and manage their risk for a more secure future. We pride ourselves in our ability to navigate unknown insurance needs and provide solutions that handle the challenges our clients face. From a commitment to availability, to doing whatever it takes to help our clients feel secure, we go further. Our areas of expertise include: - Business insurance - Employee benefits - Personal insurance - Individual benefits - Life insurance - 401(k)
About the Role

Description

Associated is one of the top privately held insurance and risk management firms in the country. We assist businesses and individuals with their insurance needs, including property, casualty, and employee benefits, and more. Founded in 1890, our longevity in the industry provides unparalleled expertise and longstanding relationships with leading insurance carriers. 


Summary:

The Talent Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing talent development initiatives to enhance employee performance, engagement, and growth across the organization.


 Key Responsibilities: 

  • Translate organizational priorities into structured learning paths, curricula, and experiences.
  • Ensure talent and learning programs support both near-term performance goals and long-term capability building.
  • Partner with leaders and employees across the business to enhance core capabilities that engage, grow, and retain top talent.
  • Design scalable learning programs across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, skill enablement, upskilling, and manager capability.
  • Facilitate engaging learning experiences that promote on-the-job skill application.
  • Lead end-to-end program logistics, communications, and execution.
  • Partner and consult with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) and external vendors to deliver high-quality, relevant content.
  • Collaborate with Sales Development team to ensure coordination in execution of sales and service models.
  • Collaborate in the design and execution of internship program.
  • Contribute to the design of holistic leadership development initiatives including those tailored for both first-time and seasoned leaders, to include talent reviews and succession planning.
  • Monitor and analyze participation and experience metrics to assess impact, ensure consistency, and guide continuous improvement.
  • Measure program effectiveness using learning analytics and adjust approaches based on data and insights.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, training and development, or talent management.
  • Dynamic facilitator with a strong understanding of adult learning, learning science, and behavior change principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven success in leading and executing development programs from conception to evaluation.
  • A data-driven mindset, comfortable evaluating program effectiveness and reporting outcomes.
  • Proficiency with learning technologies (e.g., LMS, digital learning tools).

Associated Benefits:

Key Skills
Talent DevelopmentLearning ProgramsEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementFacilitationAdult LearningLearning ScienceBehavior ChangeData AnalysisLearning TechnologiesProgram EvaluationCurriculum DesignLeadership DevelopmentOnboardingUpskillingCommunication
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipEducation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Talent Development Manager is responsible for designing and implementing talent development initiatives to enhance employee performance and growth. This includes creating structured learning paths and collaborating with leaders to support talent engagement and retention.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$105,000 - $115,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
205
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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