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Senior Director, Learning and Development

AT TransUnion
TransUnion

Senior Director, Learning and Development

Chicago, IL

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

The Senior Director of Learning and Development is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing an enterprise-wide learning strategy focused on associate development, professional skills growth, and career progression. This position oversees a team of learning and development professionals to design and deliver high-impact programs, leveraging innovative learning technologies, skills cloud frameworks, and curated content platforms. The Senior Director partners with executives and HR leaders to align learning initiative with business priorities, enhance onboarding, upskilling, and career pathing, and foster a culture of continuous development. This role ensures that learning solutions support both individual and organizational growth, equipping associates with the skills needed for long-term success.

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Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring:
  • Proven expertise in learning and development strategy, program design, and facilitation.
  • Strong understanding of professional skills development, onboarding and career pathing.
  • Deep experience in competency frameworks and skills-based learning approaches.
  • Expertise in team development tools, workforce upskilling and reskilling strategies.
  • Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and develop associates at all levels.
  • Collaborative mindset with a strong ability to influence and drive change across a complex and matrixed organization.
  • Strong executive presence, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong knowledge and experience in modern learning methodologies, tools and systems.
  • Demonstrated ability in team leadership to provide strategic direction, define operating plans and coach to delivery.
  • This role is ideal for a forward-thinking learning and development expert who thrives in a strategic, hands on role and is passionate about shaping the future of associate development within TransUnion.
Impact You'll Make:
  • Define and implement the strategy for associate learning and development, designing and delivering impactful content and programs.
  • Identify and address associate professional skill development needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Establish and oversee enterprise-wide career development programs that provide associates with clear pathways for advancement.
  • Leverage skills cloud technology to build and maintain organizational skills frameworks.
  • Oversee the implementation of blended learning approaches, including modern digital, instructor-led and experiential learning.
  • Ensure the effectiveness of learning methodologies and drive innovation in program delivery.
  • Build and lead a team of learning professionals with strong instructional design, program delivery and facilitation skills.
  • Oversee the implementation of high-quality and consistent onboarding programs to accelerate new hire productivity and engagement.
  • Maximize the effectiveness of learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms to enhance the employee learning experience.
  • Drive the use of AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies to assess and track the effectiveness of learning solutions.
  • Implement consistent competency frameworks aligned with TransUnion's Values, Beliefs and Winning Behaviors to guide employee development.
  • Collaborate with HRBPs, business leaders, and global/regional learning partners to enhance learning strategies and establish common learning frameworks and standards.
  • Engage with external learning providers, universities and thought leaders to bring best practices into the organization.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $166,800.00 - $250,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Sr Director, Learning & Development

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: transunion-19034396
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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