Talent Development Specialist I

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Conducts training needs analyses and formulates training and/or other strategies to meet identified needs and corporate objectives. Works as required in partnership with colleagues when situations warrant solutions outside of training.
• Effectively prepares course objectives, outlines, lesson plans, handouts, and other instructional material.
• Leads and facilitates leadership training classes to ensure effective utilization of students' time.
• Manages logistics for leadership development programs and activities, including venues and equipment.
• Interfaces with other members of the department to ensure comprehensive and timely responses to training issues.
• Coordinates training functions with supervisor. Assists in establishing and assigning training schedules and monitors student progress to ensure course completion dates are met.
• Assists with the development of leadership development programs and consistently manages programs for maximum effectiveness.
• Evaluates business initiatives to determine the appropriate development interventions needed to meet organizational goals.
• Coordinates with various business units, vendors, and consultants to research and identify materials needed for training course development and implementation.
• Interfaces with business units to assure that department is knowledgeable of product changes or modifications and incorporates them into new or existing training programs.
• Maintains lines of communication across the organization to encourage the flow of information needed to keep courses current.
• Revises course content to reflect changes in processes, procedures, corporate issues, and strategy.
• Tracks attendance and feedback for courses and generates reports from collected data.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, I/O Psychology, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Two years instructor-led facilitation experience.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills (i.e., speaking to groups) and ability to effectively deliver course material to all levels within the organization.
• May lead the work of others within the department.
• Acts as in internal expert on development issues in coordination with Employee Relations department. Visits departments on a periodic basis to promote understanding and cooperation.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and training facilities are maintained in an orderly and professional manner.
• Identifies and implements strategies to facilitate continuous process improvement.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks related to assigned areas of expertise.
• Cross-trains to teach other training courses on an as needed basis.
• Strong attention to detail.