Leadership Development Specialist

LaSalle Network
Chicago, IL

One of the world’s leading packaging manufacturers, based in Rosemont, IL, is seeking a Leadership Development Specialist due to growth. This individual will have the opportunity to spearhead transformative projects across corporate and manufacturing employees, focused on aligning people strategies with business goals in dynamic and evolving environment. Key responsibilities of this role include organizational transformation, performance and succession planning, and leadership development.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience spearhaading global development initiatives and brings previous manufacturing industry knowledge. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model and requires up to 30% domestic travel.

Leadership Development Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and deliver training programs tailored to leadership and employee development.
  • Use instructional design principles and leverage third party vendors to create engaging and effective content (workshops, e-learning, webinars, etc.).
  • Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Develop leadership programs to identify, nurture, and advance high-potential leaders.
  • Create programs focused on areas like coaching, delegation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.
  • Evaluate leadership competencies and provide feedback and development plans.
  • Conduct skills gap analysis and gather feedback from employees, managers, and stakeholders.

  • Use surveys, focus groups, and interviews to assess training and leadership needs.

Leadership Development Specialist Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in leadership training and/or executive coaching
  • 5+ years of experience in talent development, training, or learning and development.
  • Previous/current experience in the manufacturing or logistics industry required.
  • Proven track record designing and delivering leadership development and employee training programs.
  • Proven experience using e-learning authoring tools
  • Experience conducting needs assessments and evaluating program effectiveness.
  • Experience with Success Factors (preferred)


If you are reliable, professional and passionate about creating positive work experiences for all employees, and if you meet the requirements above, please apply to the Leadership Development Specialist role today!

Thank you,

Rachel Holmes
Principal, Human Resources
LaSalle Network
#LI-RH1

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.?

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. ?

Posted 2025-09-02

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