Empowering People Jobs in Chicago, IL

Junior L&D Specialist: $55,000–$70,000 Mid‑level DEI Officer: $70,000–$90,000 Senior People Analytics Lead: $90,000–$120,000 Director of Learning & Development: $120,000–$160,000

SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP for HR strategy ATD Certified Professional for L&D CIPD Level 5 for DEI Proficiency in LMS administration (SuccessFactors, Cornerstone) Data analytics in Power BI, Tableau, or Python AI‑tool fluency (Coursera for Business, LinkedIn Learning AI modules)

Many Learning & Development and People Analytics roles support fully remote teams, especially in tech and finance. DEI officers often travel 20–30% of the time for workshops, while onsite L&D trainers may require occasional in‑person sessions.

Start as an L&D Specialist → Senior L&D Specialist → L&D Manager → Director of Learning & Development → VP of People & Culture. For DEI: Inclusion Analyst → Inclusion Manager → Director of Inclusion → Chief Diversity Officer.

AI‑driven micro‑learning personalization (e.g., Docebo, Degreed) Data‑based bias audits using machine learning Virtual reality onboarding experiences Integrated LMS‑HRIS analytics dashboards Expansion of employee well‑being programs tied to performance metrics