Our Talent Development team within the Human Resources organization partners with business leaders to build skills, knowledge and capabilities to improve individual and organizational performance.
As the Leadership Development Consultant, you will help shape and deliver leadership development strategies that align with business priorities, strengthen our culture and prepare leaders for continued success. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by Human Resources leadership.
This role is hybrid (Monday through Thu on-site / Fri remote) located in downtown Kansas City, MO.
How you will spend your time:
- Design and advance leadership development strategies that support the growth of our leaders and culture.
- Manage leadership programs and facilitate engaging leadership workshops and group learning experiences in person and virtually.
- Lead vendor relationships to include contract negotiations, tactical direction, and guidance on design of leadership programs and resources.
- Conduct and debrief leadership assessments, including translating assessment insights into meaningful development actions.
- Stay current with external trends.
We are excited to talk if you have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources or related field.
- At least 8 years of Talent Development or HR roles with consultant and training aspects.
- Advanced knowledge of leadership and development principles.
- Experience creating virtual learning experiences and ability to effectively facilitate group learning.
- Strong business acumen and deep persistent desire to understand organizational culture.
- Ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively.
Bonus Points if you have:
- Banking industry experience.
- Hogan Assessment and/or DiSC Assessment certification.
Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position was posted on 10/05/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.
Compensation Range:
$98,208 - $144,705The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.
UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources or a related field
- At least 8 years of Talent Development or HR experience with consulting and training responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of leadership and development principles
- Experience creating virtual learning experiences
- Ability to effectively facilitate group learning
- Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational culture
- Clear, succinct, and persuasive verbal and written communication skills
- Banking industry experience
- Hogan Assessment and/or DiSC Assessment certification
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is positioned as generous, with at least 20 days for full-time employees that scale with tenure, plus dedicated volunteer hours and a personal well-being day. This breadth is complemented by paid holidays and additional time-off elements described in company materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave at 90% of base pay is offered, alongside adoption reimbursement, fertility coverage, caregiver leave, and family-care tools. These supports indicate a robust approach to family and caregiver needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match plus profit sharing with an ESOP component. The retirement program is described as a strong aspect of the overall package.
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