Talent Development - Talent Development Partner

Summary of Functions

The Talent Development Partner is responsible for facilitating courses, maintaining programs, and performing tasks related to the development of team members throughout the organization. This position will operate at a professional level while working closely with organization leaders to build talent and instill a culture of learning. The Talent Development Partner requires a perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels of the organization and approach operational support in a consultative way.

• Facilitates in-person, virtual, or blended learning experiences and development opportunities that require public speaking, classroom management, and retention assessment
• Plans, coordinates, and communicates class availability and schedules to all pertinent departments and team members
• Formulates facilitator guides and determines instructional methods, including individual development, group instruction, computer-based learning, lectures, demonstrations, and meetings

• Partners with HR, senior leaders, and other members of L&D to create modern, comprehensive learning experiences for operations leaders and team members
• Designs programs, courses, and content aligned with industry best practices and research in adult learning theory, high potential development, and engagement
• Manages requests for training or instructional resources, creating systems to evaluate requests, developing a scope of work, and executing the design, development, and delivery of instruction or resources
• Ensures all course curricula and educational materials are updated and of exceptional quality
• Develops assessment and skills models to support operations teams in continued development of their teams

• Serves as a strategic thought partner in planning and delivering large-scale development or learning sessions
• Annually evaluates all external and internal learning and development programs using formal and informal evaluation tools
• Provides strategic revision recommendations for current learning and development initiatives
• Interprets internal survey or assessment data to provide direction, resources, and support for operational teams
• Identifies opportunities to develop, facilitate, and maintain learning efforts to fill skills or knowledge gaps of the organization

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Adult Education (Required)

• Required minimum of four years of corporate training experience
• Required experience providing formal and interactive presentations/learning experiences to small and large audiences
• Preferred previous experience using learning management systems
• Preferred Human Resources experience in policies, procedures, and employment law

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence people from various backgrounds and levels, supported by excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skill adapting instruction and facilitation within a remote work environment (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other platforms), using current and innovative adult learning practices
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using computers and software applications, including the ability to learn and effectively use new software
• Skill in solving practical problems and resolving administrative issues under pressure, including situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions…