Learning & Performance Consultant
Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Category Human Resources
ID R20898
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Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
Roger CrandallCEO
“Since our founding in 1851, mutuality has put our policyowners at the center of everything we do. At our core, we’re a company of people helping people in their time of need, and that spirit extends to the culture we’ve built at our company. Our employees support and rely on each other each day, collaborating to deliver the best solutions for our customers and help millions more secure their future and protect the ones they love.”
Job Description
Learning & Performance Consultant
Operation’s Learning & Development Team
Full-time, Springfield, MA
The Opportunity
MassMutual's Operation’s Learning & Development team is seeking a Learning & Performance Consultant to lead the facilitation of high-impact learning experiences across our operations organization. In this role, you will deliver instructor-led and virtual training for newly hired and tenured associates across customer care and operations teams directly shaping the capability and confidence of the people who serve our policyholders every day.
You will operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation in delivery is encouraged and continuous improvement is the standard. You will have ownership over classroom excellence and the learner experience, with the autonomy to adapt delivery approaches in real time based on learner needs and performance signals. This role reports to the Director of Learning & Development and partners closely with instructional designers, business leaders, and operational stakeholders.
The Team
You will join the Learning & Development team within Operations, Shared Services & Enablement a team dedicated to building the skills and knowledge that drive operational excellence at MassMutual. Our team partners closely with business leaders, instructional designers, and subject matter experts to deliver learning solutions that are practical, engaging, and aligned to strategic priorities. We are a collaborative group that values innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to developing talent at every level of the organization.
The Impact
- Deliver high-quality learning experiences across instructor-led and virtual formats for new hires and tenured associates, driving learner engagement, knowledge retention, and performance readiness across Operations.
- Lead classroom and virtual learning environments by managing engagement, participation, and behavior across diverse learner populations — ensuring a consistent, inclusive, and high-trust experience.
- Partner with instructional design and leadership to pilot new content, provide facilitation-based insights, and recommend improvements that strengthen curriculum effectiveness and delivery innovation.
- Maintain stakeholder alignment by communicating learner progress, trends, and insights to business leaders, ensuring training delivery supports performance expectations and business outcomes.
- Support training operations including LMS utilization, attendance tracking, scheduling, evaluation distribution, and reporting to ensure seamless program execution.
- Coach and model facilitation excellence by serving as a role model for delivery standards, supporting peers, and contributing to the development of best practices across the team.
The Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- High School Diploma
- 5+ years of experience in training facilitation or adult learning delivery
The Ideal Qualifications (Preferred)
- Experience facilitating both virtual and in-person learning sessions
- Experience using modern learning/collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or similar)
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
- Experience in life insurance, disability insurance, annuities, worksite, or a similar regulated financial services industry
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Communication, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
- Facilitation certifications (e.g., Certified Training Facilitator, Certified Master Facilitator, Virtual Facilitation Certificate)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coach learners in a professional training environment
- Adaptability to rapidly changing environments and diverse learner needs
- Experience leveraging data analysis tools to track and report on training effectiveness
- Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage priorities independently
- Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in training delivery
What You Can Expect at MassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
- Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
- A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
- Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
- Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
- A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset
#LI-JF1MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
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Salary Range: $84,100-$110,300