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Position Summary
The Talent Development Program Coordinator supports Simmons Bank’s commitment to growing strong leaders by designing and delivering development experiences for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders. This role requires a skilled facilitator and curriculum designer who is confident working with executive leadership and passionate about creating engaging, high-impact programs for leaders
This position is ideal for someone with solid experience in facilitation, leadership development, coaching, and program execution — someone who brings creativity, professionalism, and flexibility to every initiative.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design and develop leadership development programs aligned with Simmons Bank’s culture cornerstones and strategic goals.
Create curriculum and learning materials using instructional design best practices.
Facilitate engaging training sessions for leaders at all levels.
Coach individuals using proven techniques to support leadership development within structured programs.
Coordinate leadership development programs from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments to improve outcomes and participant experience.
Coordinate and manage logistics for leadership development programs, including scheduling, communications, and materials.
Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
Track program participation and feedback to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Use data to inform decisions and communicate impact to stakeholders.
Stay current on trends and innovations in leadership development and apply them to enhance programs.
Serve as thought partner to HR Business Partners and business leaders as it relates to leader and talent practices, assessment/measurement, development, and succession management
Ability to inspire action and lead cross-functionally to achieve results without direct authority
Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training
Contribute to a culture of learning, growth, and leadership excellence.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or related field preferred
Experience facilitating leadership programs and working with senior leaders is preferred.
Coaching experience or certification preferred.
Experience in curriculum development and instructional design required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.
What We Do
We were founded as a community bank. More than 100 years later, we still act like one.
For over a century, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be.
Simmons Bank has 200 locations and employs 2,800 associates across our six-state footprint
