Leadership and Talent Development Consultant - Training and Development Specialist

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

Working Title:

Leadership and Talent Development Consultant

Job Class:
Training & Development Specialist 2

Agency:
Human Services Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/10/2026
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / DHS Talent Management
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***

As the Leadership and Talent Development Consultant, you will serve as a leadership and talent development resource for the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of Employee Culture (OEC). The position designs, develops, facilitates, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and continuously improves an integrated portfolio of employee onboarding, leadership development, mentorship, and talent development programs that strengthen employee connection, leadership capability, succession readiness, and organizational bench strength.

This position works across OEC and with Human Resources, senior and executive leaders, supervisors, managers, program leaders, employee engagement partners, restorative/story-of-practice leaders, and other partners throughout DHS to assess needs, develop responsive programming, use workforce and program data, and contributes toward leadership and talent development strategy.

• Lead the design, curriculum development, facilitation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the DHS new employee experience, including New Employee Orientation and the Neon Network.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of department-wide leadership and talent development programming.
• Coordinate and implement mentorship, cross-functional employee development, and integrated talent development initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership, project direction, consultation, and coordination for assigned OEC work and special projects.

• To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Two (2) years of experience in learning and development, talent development, leadership development, organizational development, employee engagement, human resources, program development, or a closely related field.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Developing,…