Learning, Development & Talent Partner

Department:
Human Resources

Work Location:

Mendota Heights, MN

Job type:
Year-Round / Non-Union

Pay Type / Range:

Hourly / Salary. $60,000 - $85,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications).

(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Benefits & Additional Information:

* Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).

* Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).

* Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).

* Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) - eligibility after one year waiting period.

* Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.

* PTO Program covering all time away from work.

* Company paid holidays.

* Referral bonuses - earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary:

Our Learning, Development & Talent Partner plays a hands-on role in developing, training, and supporting a diverse workforce across both union and non-union environments. This position is highly visible and people-facing, working directly with field employees, supervisors, and leaders to support onboarding, job readiness, performance expectations, and career development.

This role is best suited for someone who is outgoing, self-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced construction environment, someone who takes initiative, follows through, and turns ideas into action. In addition to learning and development responsibilities, this position supports key HR functions including recruiting, hiring, and employee engagement, serving as a trusted partner to both the field and office teams.

This role requires regular interaction with field employees and comfort working in a construction environment. Candidates seeking a classroom-only or corporate-only L&D role may not find this position to be the right fit.

This role is a strong fit for someone who:

* Enjoys being visible, approachable, and engaged with employees at all levels

* Is comfortable working with blue-collar, field-based employees and building trust quickly

* Takes ownership of problems and follows through without being asked

* Balances structure with creativity-able to design training but also jump in and adapt on the fly

* Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully in real-world, practical terms

* Is energized by variety and comfortable shifting between training, onboarding, and recruiting support

* Understands the importance of safety, accountability, and consistency in a construction environment

Other Requirements:
All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Workforce Training & Field Engagement

* Build strong working relationships with field employees, foremen, and supervisors

* Deliver practical, job-relevant training that supports safety, productivity, and performance

* Adapt training approaches to meet the needs of a construction workforce

* Spend time in the field to understand work environments, challenges, and training needs

Employee Onboarding

* Lead New Hire Orientation and onboarding processes for new employees and employees transitioning into new roles

* Facilitate introductions, handoffs, and smooth transitions into teams

* Conduct 30/90-day check-ins to assess new hire progress and support integration

* Provide ongoing feedback and check-ins for employees in their first year or newly transitioned roles

Performance Management

* Administer and maintain the performance management system, including tracking, monitoring, and coaching users

* Provide guidance to employees on setting effective SMART goals

* Support managers and employees during performance cycles

Employee Development Planning

* Support individual development plans (IDPs) and help employees identify growth paths

* Participate in succession planning discussions and processes

* Create and maintain career paths, roadmaps, and related resources

* Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify training and development priorities

Training Programs

* Design and develop training programs

* Facilitate training sessions and learning workshops across various topics

* Manage training operations including vendor sourcing, scheduling, logistics, communication, registration, and tracking

* Develop and implement advanced leadership development programs

System Administration & Evaluation

* Assist in implementing and administering Learning Management System (LMS) functionality

* Manage course assignments, tracking, and troubleshooting within the LMS

* Evaluate learning outcomes using data, analytics, and feedback

* Produce reports and insights on training effectiveness and competency growth

* Manage and track all required compliance training

Continuous Improvement

* Collect ongoing feedback from employees and leaders on training needs and process…