Talent Development Training Specialist

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Smithfield, VAtime type:
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**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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**** THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING
** 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 developing talent across both corporate and operational environments. You will design, deliver, and continuously improve learning solutions that build critical skills, drive behavior change, and support business performance. By partnering closely with leaders and business partners, you will help strengthen capability, engagement, and efficiency across the organization while contributing to measurable business outcomes.
** WHAT YOU’LL DO
** The statements below describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
** Design, Deliver, and Facilitate Learning
*** Design and deliver high‐quality, scalable learning solutions using modern learning principles and blended delivery methods, including in‐person, virtual, and digital experiences.
* Facilitate engaging learning experiences that support operational excellence, leadership effectiveness, and performance outcomes in fast-paced, frontline and corporate environments.
* Develop world‐class learning content and materials that are relevant, business‐aligned, and practical for application on the job.
** Business Partnership & Deployment
*** Partner with corporate and operations business partners to assess learning needs, align priorities, and implement effective training deployment strategies.
* Plan, coordinate, and manage training logistics to ensure efficient, timely, and cost‐effective delivery across multiple locations and audiences.
* Influence and align stakeholders across the organization to drive adoption and engagement with learning initiatives.
** Application, Measurement, and Impact
*** Support skills-based and competency-driven development by aligning learning solutions to identified capability gaps and progression needs.
* Measure the effectiveness and business impact of learning initiatives using data, feedback, and performance indicators.
* Continuously evaluate and improve learning solutions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and business results.
** Continuous Improvement & Innovation
*** Stay current on trends, tools, and best practices in talent development and learning.
* Identify opportunities to improve content, delivery models, and learning experiences to better support business needs and operational realities.
* Collaborate with Talent Development and business partners to recommend enhancements that increase impact and scalability.
** WHAT WE’RE SEEKING
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‐year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
* Knowledge of talent development and adult learning principles, including instructional design, performance‐based learning, and training evaluation.
* Experience designing and developing learning content for classroom, virtual, and/or digital delivery, preferred.
* Comfort operating in evolving environments, adjusting learning approaches based on feedback, data,…