Manager, Talent Development

Summary

The Manager, Talent Development is responsible for ensuring the successful deliver of the talent development strategy and translating the talent development needs of associates into programs that drive overall improvement in productivity and skills.AA This role draws upon program and facilitation experience, business acumen and subject matter expertise to develop innovative learning and development programs that produce measurable impact and support the talent pipeline and associate engagement of a fast paced, high growth company.

ResponsibilitiesAAAAAAAAAAAA

• Work closely with leadership and functional stakeholders to provide expertise in talent development programs and solutions.
• Leads the organization efforts to develop and maintain a training needs analysis.
• Collaborates to provide solutions to individual, team development needs.
• Through management of development programs this role is a resource for workforce development, talent reviews, succession planning and proactive performance management.
• Partners with Talent and Organization Development to implement and improve resources and programs that support individual development, leadership development and HR process education.
• Consults with business executives to understand and address their development needs, identifies appropriate sponsorship for programs and initiatives, and ensures alignment with business partners, specifically HR Business Partners.A
• Drives continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and scalability of development initiatives.
• Develops and maintains learning assets, curriculum, and a variety of executive development best practices that align with organizational goals and values.
• Partners with stakeholders to develop and implement a focus on inclusion and belonging in talent development programs
• Provides the day-to-day management of talent development programs including overall responsibility for design, delivery, evaluation, and on-going relationship management with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Proactively evaluate programs to determine gaps, consistency, relevance and ability to impact business needs and recommend improvements.
• Develop ROI metrics that ensure and allow the business to support and partner in development initiatives.
• Responsible for the budget for talent development budget.A
• Develops and maintains organizational communications for programs with a focus on ensuring that associates understand the talent development strategies, approach and benefits of programs.
• Leadership: Provide clear direction to ensure collective achievement of goals and objectives.A Create an inclusive environment of respect, collaboration and open communication.
• Associate Development: Identify and support development needs of direct reports and team members including connecting them to resources both internally and externally to ensure a culture of continuous improvement.
• Associate Engagement:A Create high levels of associate engagement by understanding organizational and personal drivers that impact engagement and develop action plans that deliver increased engagement.
• Performance Management: Set clear goals and expectations for teams, monitor and enable performance and intervene with appropriate action when performance gaps occur and provide timely, honest feedback.A This includes that associates complete assigned actions on by required deadlines.A
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in adult learning in a corporate environment, including program development and facilitation is a must; At least 3 years of people leadership experience or working in a role that consistently leads others through influence at all levels.A
• Experiencing translating organization strategies, skills and skill gaps into learning programs with a focus on creating a positive associate experience and improving the skill level of associates.
• Experience in producing business specific training programs, resources and processes through analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation (ADDIE model).
• Behavioral Assessment (e.g. DISC) and/or Training Certifications (e.g. DDI, Franklin Covey) is a must.
• Instructional design capabilities utilizing adobe connect, articulate storyline, video production and design to support LMS resources is essential.
• Proven ability to be a business partner and driver of change.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent project management skills with an ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to successfully work in an environment with a high degree of change.
• Understanding of ISO requirements and the ability to translate requirements into effective and impactful approaches utilizing the LMS to create efficiency is a must.
• Demonstrate ability to identify development opportunities based on data and recommend an individual/organizational path for success based on input and best practices.A
• Ability to travel up to approximately 10% when needed.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, communications, organizational development/leadership, organizational psychology, or a related field required.