Leadership and Enterprise Development Admin - VP - Head of Leadership and Organizational Development

Job Title: VP - Head of Leadership and Organizational DevelopmentStatus: ExemptReports to: EVP - Chief People OfficerDepartment: Leadership and Development AdminJob Code: 12022 Pay Range: $250,000.00 - $270,000.00 Annually WHO WE ARE:Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.WHO YOU ARE:You are a strategic partner to senior leadership, skilled at identifying current and future organizational capability needs and ensuring that learning and development initiatives directly support business priorities and workforce transformation. You design, implement, and evaluate key Learning & Development programs including onboarding, leadership development, technical training, compliance, and leverage innovative technologies and personalized learning to enhance program effectiveness. You operate as an enterprise-wide leader who shapes organizational culture, drives capability building, and influences decision-making at all levels. You bring a strong blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, and technical fluency, enabling you to connect learning with broader organizational goals and long-term talent needs.WHAT YOU'LL DO: DEVELOP AND EXECUTE LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY:•    Formulate and execute a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and business goals to drive growth and workforce readiness.•    Partner with senior leadership to assess current and emerging skill gaps and forecast future talent needs.•    Establish enterprise-wide KPIs and ROI measures for all learning programs, ensuring measurable impact.•    Collaborate with senior leaders, HR, and department heads to embed learning into business processes and culture. •    Stay informed on industry trends, laws, and emerging practices; represent the organization at external events and within the professional learning community.  PROGRAM DESIGN & DELIVERY: •    Oversee the design, implementation, and continual improvement of learning solutions, including onboarding, leadership development, technical training, compliance programs, and ongoing professional development.•    Leverage innovative learning technologies and analytics to deliver personalized, scalable, and data driven learning experiences.•    Integrate advanced learning systems, including LMS capabilities, AI-driven platforms, and microlearning, to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. •    Curate internal and external learning resources to build customized development pathways.•    Ensure all learning programs maintain high standards of quality, relevance, and alignment with strategic objectives. •    Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and organizational policies in all learning and development activities ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & HIGH-PERFORMANCE LEARNING CULTURE: •    Lead, coach, and develop the Learning and Development team to foster collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.•    Direct a broad portfolio of organizational learning initiatives, ensuring they meet evolving workforce and business needs.•    Champion a culture of continuous learning, adaptability, and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to development at all levels. •    Drive succession planning efforts in partnership with leadership to strengthen the talent pipeline.•    Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all learning and development efforts.•    Build an agile learning ecosystem that anticipates industry trends, organizational shifts, and future capability requirements.•    Cultivate a high performing, engaged L&D organization capable of delivering enterprise-wide impact. •    Drive enterprise engagement, culture building, and retention strategies that support organizational values and position the company as an employer of choice.•    Champion the organization’s mission, vision, and core values through leadership behaviors, development programs, and alignment of L&D strategy with cultural goals.•    Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and culture shaping strategies.  OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE: •    Lead and oversee departmental operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence in all L&D processes.•    Monitor functional KPIs and implement data driven improvements to strengthen team performance and program effectiveness.•    Identify and mitigate strategic, operational, and compliance risks associated with enterprise learning and development. MEASURE AND IMPROVE TRAINING IMPACT: •    Use data, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to assess training effectiveness, refine programs, and demonstrate measurable business outcomes.•    Monitor and report on KPIs and ROI across the learning portfolio to guide strategic decision making.•    Oversee the L&D budget and manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring cost effective and high value solutions. QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration or a related field required Master’s Degree (e.g., Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR, MBA, or related discipline) is strongly preferred 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or related fields required 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing enterprise-wide programs or teams required Experience leading large scale learning strategies, change initiatives, and organizational capability development is strongly preferred WHY JOIN US:Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best. Please view the full job description detailing the complete list of duties and expectations for this role by clicking or copying this URL into your browser: https://golden1.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3257DISCLAIMER/INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.