Learning Partner

Position Summary The Learning Partner is responsible for ensuring operational effectiveness within the team and supporting the timely execution of quality training deliverables to Busey associates. The Partner facilitates associate onboarding, coordinates and manages standing monthly & series trainings and manages the Busey University training calendar. This role also serves as an administrative point person for niche initiatives and as a Brand and Communications ambassador for the Professional and Leadership Development team, ensuring a consistent and professional image across all internal customer-facing resources. The Partner collaborates closely with subject matter experts in Human Resources, Wellness and lines of business across the organization, reporting to the Professional and Leadership Development Manager. Duties & Responsibilities Training Program Partnership & Facilitation Coordinate and facilitate standing monthly training sessions and ongoing training series, including planning, scheduling, working with subject‑matter experts, survey analysis and follow‑up Facilitate associate onboarding programs, ensuring a consistent, engaging, and high‑quality experience for new hires Design, develop, and facilitate training programs as needed using adult learning principles and a variety of delivery methods (in‑person, virtual, and blended) Manage and maintain the Busey University training calendar in collaboration with the Professional and Leadership Development team, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and timely advertising and communication with stakeholders Training Operations & Event Management Plan, coordinate, and execute in‑person training events, including logistics, materials, room setup, technology needs, and participant communications Serve as an administrative point person for niche or specialized Professional and Leadership Development initiatives Organize team meetings, planning sessions, and special occasions Brand, Communication & Media Serve as a Brand and Communications ambassador for the Professional and Leadership Development team, ensuring consistency in branding, messaging, and customer‑facing materials Produce, edit, and maintain training videos and multimedia content to support learning initiatives and on‑demand resources Ensure training materials and communications align with organizational brand standards and reinforce a positive associate experience Evaluation, Insights & Continuous Improvement Analyze training survey data and feedback, identifying trends and summarizing key themes and insights for leadership and stakeholders, especially as it applies to new associate onboarding Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and recommend enhancements based on data, feedback, and organizational priorities Leadership & Team Support Collaborate with Professional and Leadership Development and HR partners to align training efforts with organizational goals and workforce needs May have supervisory or workgroup‑lead responsibilities as opportunities arise, including providing guidance, coordination, and peer support Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Knowledge Of Strong oral and written communication skills Strong customer service orientation and attention to detail Working knowledge of talent development practices and adult learning theory Ability To Learn new programs and systems quickly Analyze and solve problems Perform duties and make decisions under frequent time pressures Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and effectively in a fast‑paced environment Education And Training Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or a related field required Minimum of 2 years of previous training or facilitation experience required Experience supporting or leading onboarding, training programs, or learning initiatives preferred Every day, our associates live Busey’s core values, doing better business, building stronger relationships and creating thriving communities—while delivering meaningful value to shareholders. Compensation And Benefits Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance. (Base Pay Range: $27-$33/hr) Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering: 401(k) match profit sharing employee stock purchase plan paid time off medical dental vision company‑paid life insurance long‑term disability supplemental voluntary life insurance short‑term disability wellness incentives employee assistance program pre‑tax health savings accounts flexible spending accounts In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre‑tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Equal Opportunity Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering extraordinary excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment. Unsolicited Resumes Busey Bank, and its subsidiaries, does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies ("Agency"), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between Busey and Agency describing the services and specific job openings ("Agreement"). Busey may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contact with any Busey associate is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any associates of Busey with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Busey respectfully requests no phone calls or emails. #J-18808-Ljbffr Busey Bank