Talent Development Training Specialist

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As the Talent Development Training Specialist, you will play a critical role in nurturing and developing our organization’s talent. You will engage learners in a variety of settings to build skills and change behaviors. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, you will help increase employee engagement, retention and productivity while driving organizational success.

• Facilitate Training Classes — Organize and facilitate in‑person and virtual training and development sessions to strengthen employee skills and capabilities. Leverage data — including skills assessments and 360‑degree feedback — recommend targeted solutions, apply best practices that elevate employee performance.
• Strategic Business Partner — Serve as a trusted advisor to the business by aligning training, skills development, and assessment strategies with business priorities. Proactively identify capability gaps, recommend development interventions, and support leaders in building high‑performing teams.
• Collaborate with Plant Business Partners — Work closely with Operations and Plant Business Partners to execute the training deployment strategy, including setting priorities, organizing logistics, and managing end‑to‑end deployment of training and assessment initiatives.
• Facilitate the Application of Learning — Provide clear action items and follow‑through tools to ensure employees apply and practice skills gained through training and 360 feedback. Guide employees and leaders toward additional development opportunities and reinforce accountability for sustained behavior change.
• Deliver Skills and 360 Assessments — Coordinate, administer, and interpret skills assessments and 360‑degree feedback tools. Prepare participants, support leaders in reviewing results, and translate assessment data into actionable, individualized development actions.
• Identify Future Development Opportunities — Stay current on emerging trends, tools, and practices in skills development, assessment, and adult learning. Partner with Business and Talent Development teams to identify future capability needs and recommend enhancements to employee development programs.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 2+ years' of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of training and development principles, including learning principles, instructional design, performance management, and training evaluation.
• Experience in the creation of training materials for remote or classroom instruction, preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated abilities in strategic thinking and planning, problem solving, decision making, and complex project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed for influencing, persuading, and negotiating.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with all levels of an organization, including skills in relationship building and gaining support for new initiatives.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal accomplishment.
• Up to 75% travel, required.

Relocation Package Available Yes

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757‑357‑1595.