Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the HR Director, the Training & Development Manager works closely with department leaders across the organization to ensure that professional and leadership development efforts align with strategic goals. The Training and Development Manager will create a positive learning environment that promotes professional growth, equips future leaders, and enhances performance at every level. This role functions as an integral part of the Human Resources Department team and supports other functional activities, such as talent acquisition, annual benefits events, and employee relations activities, as needed and as assigned.






The Training & Development Manager will meet academic and professional qualifications, demonstrate dedication to excellent employee and guest service, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Indian Community

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assess and identify current and future employee, leadership, and organizational learning needs. Create a strategic plan for training to be implemented on an annual basis for BMIC, BMGA, and BMBH.


2. Develop and incorporate leadership training programs that reflect the Seven Grandfather Teachings, emphasizing values such as humility, respect, and truth in professional and personal growth.


3. Develop and integrate training programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and incorporation of Anishinaabe values throughout the organization, ensuring that all employees feel valued, respected, and supported in their professional growth.



4. Gather input from department heads to align training and leadership development initiatives with business strategies.


5. Design, implement, and manage leadership development programs to build leadership capacity, improve people practices, and prepare employees for key roles. The Training and Development Manager may deliver programs directly or delegate to subject matter experts based on the needs of the organization.


6. Work closely with leadership to identify high-potential employees and create career pathing programs that support long-term succession planning efforts. Create coaching and mentoring frameworks that empower managers to develop their teams effectively.



7. Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs, workshops, and e-learning modules to enhance skills of all members of the organization. The Training and Development Manager may perform this work directly or engage a subject matter expert as needed.



8. Facilitate the new hire onboarding process, including orientation programs that integrate new employees into the company culture and set them up for success.



9. Collaborate with management to develop, implement, and facilitate a comprehensive customer service strategy and training program.



10. Collaborate with Cultural Department and management to develop, implement, and facilitate a cultural awareness program to include Anishinaabe cultural education, history of Bay Mills, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusivity components.


11. Research, implement, and utilize learning management systems (LMS) to manage training content, track employee participation, and report on key metrics.



12. Stay updated on industry trends, learning technologies, and best practices through ongoing professional development to ensure training programs remain effective and relevant



13. Evaluate the effectiveness of training and leadership programs tracking and measuring participation rates, completion rates, performance metrics, feedback, with the overall goal of improving employee engagement, internal promotions, leadership readiness, and succession planning.



14. Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory training requirements and maintain appropriate documentation.



15. Manage the training and development budget, identify cost-effective learning solutions, supervise training staff, and negotiate with external vendors when necessary.



16. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, with occasional walking and standing. Occasionally, the employee must bend, reach above shoulder level, kneel, and push/pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must use hands for repetitive actions such as simple and/or firm grasping.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is full-time, 52 weeks per year. In addition to regular business hours, the person in this position must be flexible around the needs of the employer, which may include minimal evening and/or weekend hours or occasional travel for employer business. This position is not typically eligible for remote work.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, other discipline related to adult education, training and development, or a related field is required. Master's Degree in a directly related field is preferred. Candidates must be willing to pursue a Master's Degree if not currently completed or enrolled.


2. Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP) certification preferred; must be willing to obtain during first year of employment.



3. Three to five years of experience in employer training, learning, and development, adult education, or a directly related role is required.


4. Two years of management experience is preferred.



5. Proven experience creating and delivering in-person and virtual learning solutions.



6. Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools.



7. Must possess strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills, and maintain a high-level attention to detail.


8. Must have the ability to develop, coordinate & administer training to groups of individuals.



9. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, privacy, and confidentiality.


10. Proven ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with all employees, customers, and guests.


11. Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.


12. Knowledge or experience with working with Native Americans preferred.



13. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands categories of this position description.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an employment agreement or contract, nor is it an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Bay Mills reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job duties or combine positions, or portions thereof, at any time.



It is the policy of BAY Mills Indian Community to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable tribal, federal or state law. However, BMIC may grant first consideration for employment to Indians in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972.

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DATE:

11/07/2025