People Development Consultant – Learning Partnerships and Strategy Development – Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The People Development Consultant will play a pivotal role in organizing and managing learning partnerships and overseeing the governance of learning initiatives to ensure alignment with ETDL goals and long-term strategies. This role involves coordinating the activities of various learning governance groups, ensuring effective communication, and facilitating the smooth execution of governance processes.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of the Learning Governance model, starting with the Learning Strategic Council
• Collaborate with Learning Leaders and L&D community coordinators to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement
• Implement strategies to address identified areas for improvement
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between central L&D governance groups and local stakeholders
• Share best practices and successful initiatives across regions or functions to promote consistency and efficiency in L&D delivery
• Align learning initiatives with ETDL goals and long-term strategies

 

Task and Deliverable Examples:

Meeting Coordination:

• Schedule and organize learning governance meetings, including the Learning Strategic Council and other governance groups
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, pre-reads, and other necessary materials to participants in advance
• Facilitate meetings by ensuring they run smoothly, staying on schedule, and addressing any logistical issues that arise

Communication and Collaboration:

• Serve as a point of contact for all learning governance-related communications
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between central L&D governance groups and local stakeholders
• Share best practices and successful initiatives across regions or functions to promote consistency and efficiency in L&D delivery

Documentation and Reporting:

• Take detailed minutes during meetings and ensure accurate documentation of discussions, decisions, and action items
• Follow up on action items to ensure progress and completion
• Prepare and distribute reports on meeting outcomes and progress updates to relevant stakeholders

Governance Support:

• Support the implementation of the agreed Learning Governance framework
• Ensure alignment of learning initiatives with corporate strategy and optimize resource allocation
• Assist in the design and execution of the Learning Governance model, starting with the Learning Strategic Council

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven solid project management and planning skills
• Proven excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proven attention to detail and ability to document discussions accurately
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in learning and development, talent management, or a related field for 3+ years
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.