The Talent Development Specialist II is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing employee training programs across all organizational levels, ensuring skill development and alignment with business goals through content creation, facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Assess training needs by collaborating with SMEs and leadership to identify skill gaps and translate complex topics into learning solutions
Design, develop, and update training materials for in-person, virtual, and e-learning formats using tools like Articulate 360, PowerPoint, and Canva
Facilitate and deliver training sessions to individuals and groups across all professional levels
Manage logistics for training programs, including scheduling, material preparation, participant communication, and space reservation
Track, monitor, and document employee training progress and completion in the Learning Management System (LMS)
Partner with department leaders to ensure training initiatives align with business goals and organizational strategy
Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure consistent implementation of talent development programs across international locations
Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years experience in Talent Development, corporate training, or instructional design with a company of at least 200 full-time employees.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience and comfort in public speaking and professional presentation.
Strong computer and technological skills, with demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex projects and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously across multiple time zones and countries.
Polished, professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively and build rapport with all levels of staff and management.
Demonstrated ability to use content creation tools, specifically Articulate 360 or similar e-learning authoring tools, PowerPoint, and Canva.
Experience in collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and leadership to identify skill gaps, learn complex topics, and translate knowledge into engaging learning solutions.
Ability to design, develop, and update high-quality, impactful training materials for various delivery methods including in-person, virtual, and e-learning.
Ability to drive and deliver training sessions to individuals and large groups across all professional levels, demonstrating comfort and expertise in public speaking and facilitation.
Ability to manage all aspects of training programs, including scheduling, material preparation, communication with participants, and reserving training spaces and technology.
Ability to track, monitor, and document employee training progress and completion in the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure compliance and measure program effectiveness.
Ability to serve as a key resource and partner to department leaders, ensuring training initiatives align with business goals and organizational strategy.
Willingness and ability to travel within the US and internationally 5-10% of the time.