Talent Development Consultant (WA State Only)

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

As a Talent Development Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how BECU grows, learns, and leads. In this role, you will design and deliver meaningful learning experiences that empower people to thrive—professionally and as leaders. Your work will directly influence organizational capability, helping teams build the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to support BECU’s strategic vision. By partnering across the cooperative, your ideas, creativity, and expertise will turn development strategies into engaging, high-impact learning solutions that truly make a difference.

To join our dynamic team in this role, we require candidates to be residents of WA state. This is a hybrid role with regular onsite needs at our Tukwila headquarters for instructor-led trainings. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Co-Create Growth Experiences: Partner with stakeholders across BECU to design, refine, and deliver professional and leadership development solutions that support the growth and potential of our people.

• Design Tools That Enable Success: Create learning artifacts, frameworks, and resources that bring Talent Development strategies to life in practical, engaging ways.

• Lead Engaging Learning Experiences: Facilitate organization-wide training—virtually, onsite, and in hybrid settings—while adapting content to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

• Bring Programs to Life: Execute Talent Development programs and initiatives that build internal capability and strengthen organizational knowledge.

• Collaborate for Impact: Work closely with internal partners and external vendors to identify, develop, and schedule meaningful learning opportunities.

• Manage Projects with Purpose: Build and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure programs are delivered on time and with high quality.

• Use Insights to Drive Improvement: Partner with leaders to leverage dashboards and analytics, identifying learning gaps and opportunities across the organization.

• Accelerate Learning Through Innovation: Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to quickly create high-quality learning artifacts, resources, and facilitator guides that enhance engagement, consistency, and impact across learning experiences.

• Innovate and Stay Curious: Take an agile, forward-thinking approach—continually improving learning solutions by exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies.

• Be a Trusted Expert: Serve as a subject matter expert in leadership and professional development practices, methodologies, and integration techniques.

• Keep Knowledge Current: Ensure procedures, processes, training materials, and facilitator guides are documented, accurate, and up to date.

• Pitch In When Needed: Perform additional duties as assigned, contributing wherever your skills can add value.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• The opportunity to shape leadership and professional development for a values-driven financial cooperative.

• A collaborative environment where your voice, ideas, and expertise matter.

• Exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives that broaden your impact and perspective.

• The ability to innovate, experiment, and evolve modern learning solutions.

• Meaningful partnerships with leaders, peers, and vendors who are invested in shared success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree in business, training and development, organizational leadership or equivalent work or educational experience.

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of combined work experience in Learning & Development, Corporate Facilitation, Coaching, Human Resources, and Talent Development.  

• Requires 2 years of combined experience in adult learning design and facilitation, including eLearning and soft-skills leader development.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification in Instructional Design.

• Thorough knowledge of talent development methodologies and adult learning techniques. Ability to connect development practices to business practices

• Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium-scale projects, including creating project plans and communication plans. Ability to sequence action steps and communication for effective and efficient execution.  

• Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium-scale programs / program components aligned with large-scale programs and strategies. Ability to present ideas at both the “big picture” and detail level.

• Thorough knowledge of facilitation best practices, techniques, and tools for onsite, virtual, and hybrid facilitation. Ability to facilitate complex dialogue amongst diverse audiences. Leverages multiple techniques to engage an audience, focused on social and experiential learning.

• Thorough knowledge of instructional design best practices, standards, and methodologies. Apply instructional design practices, up to and including designing workshops and learning experiences from scratch, that drive ability and reinforcement.

• Awareness of DEI best practices, language, and methodologies as they relate to Talent Development, ensuring that learning experiences are designed and delivered with an inclusive lens that promotes belonging for all employees.  

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.