Talent Development Specialist

Under general direction and guidance of the Talent Development Manager, the Talent Development Specialist is responsible for collaboration with departmental and business resources to understand business performance gaps and learning needs. The Talent Development Specialist will design, develop, and deploy training solutions that effectively educate and integrate the workforce in support of organizational initiatives. The Talent Development Specialist will support the site's ability to design, implement, and manage training activities for GMP areas including new employee onboarding and qualification training. Using the company's Learning Management System (LMS), the Talent Development Specialist will prepare, monitor, record, and report training activities in a timely manner, and maintain information regarding training development processes, procedures, and completions. Acts as a backup in the absence of Manager for day-to-day activities. The Talent Development Specialist plays a critical role in the company's ability to design, implement, and manage learning solutions for employees at all levels of the organization. Must be able to provide strong guidance, leadership, communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills across various levels. Requires minimal supervision. Function in a team environment requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently. Requires the ability and flexibility to work off shift, on occasion, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creation, Delivery and Coordination of Site Learning Activities.
• Conduct needs assessments by evaluating knowledge, skill levels, and organizational needs to determine performance gaps and appropriate training and development solutions.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify target audience's developmental needs to then create and execute a strategy to satisfy those needs.
• Create/identify engaging learning activities (instructor-led and eLearning) and compelling course content that encourages learning.
• Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies, instructional design, and program facilitation.
• Develop and maintain learning content, materials, programs, and resources.
• Support company onboarding strategy.
• Assist in the management of the site's Learning Management System.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of performance management, instructional design, adult learning principles, leadership development, learning technologies, etc.
• Facilitate individual development of employees, including leveraging individual development plans.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of leadership development activities for site managers and supervisors.
• Develop and maintain successful business relationships at all levels, including mid- and senior-level management.
• Partners with Talent Development Manager to update, implement, facilitate and manage the site Trainer Certification program and standards.
• Assists as needed to support site onboarding and new employee training for GDP areas.
• As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks.
• Other projects assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Human Resource Development, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Learning Studies, Education, Psychology or related field.
• Proven expertise in designing engaging and effective learning content, demonstrating a strong background in Instructional Design principles.
• Experience in delivering live training sessions preferred.
• Certification in Instructional Design, Training & Development, or related field is a plus.
• Leadership Development experience is a plus.