New York Life Insurance Co

Senior Trainer, Service Learning & Development

New York Life Insurance Co$66K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in training, coaching, curriculum development, or service operations.
  • Certification in training and development or facilitation (preferred).
  • Demonstrated success in designing and delivering impactful learning.
  • Experience with Knowledge Management development and governance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of role-specific training programs for service teams.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operational teams to integrate regulatory updates into training content.
  • Maintain curriculum design, ensuring materials are engaging for in-person and virtual environments.
  • Analyze audit outputs and performance trends to identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for service processes and client experience standards.
  • Mentor and coach trainers and team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Drive innovation in learning methods and enhance service delivery through technology.

Benefits

  • Full package of benefits including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.
  • Ongoing refinements and additions to benefits based on employee feedback.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Support for work-life balance with a hybrid work model.
Full Job Description
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:

The Service Learning & Development Senior Trainer is responsible for designing, facilitating, and continuously improving performance-based learning programs that support organizational service excellence. This role focuses on new hire onboarding, skill development and strategic learning initiatives for service team members, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards.

Position Location:
  • Pittsburgh, PA

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the development and delivery of role specific training programs for service teams, including onboarding, upskilling, and project learning needs.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operational teams to integrate regulatory updates and best practices into training content.
  • Maintain curriculum design, ensuring materials are current, engaging, and effective for both in-person and virtual environments.
  • Analyze audit outputs and performance trends to identify skill gaps; develop targeted learning solutions to address these gaps.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for service processes, systems, and client experience standards.
  • Mentor and coach trainers and team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Manage classroom and virtual training environments, monitoring learner engagement and performance.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through existing feedback, assessments, and business impact metrics.
  • Partner with business leaders to assess training needs and align learning initiatives with strategic objectives.
  • Drive innovation in learning methods, leveraging technology and new approaches to enhance service delivery.

What You'll Bring:
  • Advanced facilitation and presentation skills; able to lead role-specific training sessions independently.
  • Deep functional and technical knowledge of Group Benefit Service Operations, systems, and client experience management.
  • Strong mentoring and coaching abilities, with a track record of developing others.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize tasks, and drive accountability.
  • Action-oriented, nimble learner, and effective collaborator across all organizational levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MSTeams, and other learning platforms.
  • Growth mindset in supporting AI within Service Operations.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in training, coaching, curriculum development, or service operations.
  • Certification in training and development or facilitation (preferred).
  • Demonstrated success in designing and delivering impactful learning.
  • Experience with Knowledge Management development and governance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Group Benefits learning, employee development, and change management.
  • Proven ability to innovate and implement new learning strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating training effectiveness and business impact.
  • Experience in Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement organization.

Competencies:
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Nimble Learning
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Action Oriented
  • Collaborative Team Member

It is recommended that all qualified candidates apply to this posting as soon as possible. Residents of Colorado are hereby notified that the deadline to apply is two weeks from the Posting Date listed above.

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Pay Transparency

Salary range: $66,400-$104,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location.In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Job Requisition ID: 94290

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About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

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Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

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Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

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Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

Future-Proof Your Career

With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

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Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

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