Golden 1 Credit Union
Leadership and Organizational Development - Sr Learning Professional
8945 Cal Center Dr, Sacramento, CA 95826
On-site · Flex/Hybrid · $94k–$100k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 24, 2026
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Job Title: Sr Learning Professional
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Supervisor - Business Unit Enablement
Department: Leadership and Organizational Development
Job Code: 11533
Pay Range: $93,700.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location: Hybrid in Sacramento, CA
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 dedicated to building learning experiences that help employees grow, adapt, and succeed. Designing innovative development programs, analyzing organizational needs, and leveraging modern learning technologies allow you to combine creativity with strategic thinking. You understand how people experience change and can translate change strategies into practical learning, communication, reinforcement, and adoption activities. Your work helps strengthen employee capabilities, organizational readiness, and sustained business performance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Design and develop advanced learning programs and materials that align with organizational objectives and goals.
- Lead, design and deliver the enterprise development training roadmap based for operational and professional initiatives. Manage the entire lifecycle of learning programs from design to evaluation.
- Translate long term organizational capability requirements and understanding of critical roles into the career development planning process.
- Continuously measure the effectiveness of enterprise development programs and determine strategic process improvements needed to ensure programs are addressing organizational needs.
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with external vendors, instructional designers, and consultants to source and implement high-quality learning content and services.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of learning programs. Utilize analytics to continuously improve learning initiatives.
- Leverage cutting-edge learning technologies, such as advanced e-learning platforms, virtual reality, or other innovative tools to enhance the learning experience.
- Play a role in change management initiatives by designing and implementing learning programs that support organizational change.
- Partner with business leaders, project teams, and HR stakeholders to assess change impacts, stakeholder needs, organizational readiness, and potential barriers to adoption.
- Develop integrated change enablement plans that align learning, communications, leader and manager support, employee engagement, reinforcement, and sustainment activities.
- Create role-based learning and performance support that prepares employees for changes to processes, technology, roles, behaviors, and ways of working.
- Measure adoption, proficiency, and behavior change; use feedback and performance data to recommend targeted reinforcement and continuous improvement actions.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior learning professionals.
- Monitor, track, and report on organization-wide training programs in addition to specialized training programs that address the learning and development needs of a department, position and/or functional area.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in learning and development. Incorporate innovative approaches into learning strategies.
- Provide regular and comprehensive reports to leadership on the effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives.
- Develop and deliver engaging and interactive in-person, virtual, and on-demand classes for employees across the organization.
- Adapt facilitation style and content delivery based on the needs of diverse learner groups.
- Customize learning content based on audience and optimal learning experience.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Training and Development, Human Resources, or a related field. required
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field. preferred
- 5+ years related experience in instructional design methodology and practice, experience developing employee and leadership development courses and modules, and experience in classroom delivery and facilitation of development training in a corporate setting. required
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.
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DISCLAIMER/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.