Strategic Talent Development Specialist

Inspire Growth. Build Leaders. Strengthen the Kingdom.

Do you have a passion for people, strategy, and unlocking potential on a global scale? We’re seeking a Strategic Talent Development Specialist to help shape the future of leadership and growth within the Church’s worldwide workforce. This isn’t just another job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact through inspired people development.

As a trusted strategic partner, you’ll collaborate with leaders across the globe to design and deliver programs that strengthen individuals, teams, and the Church’s mission. You’ll bring your deep expertise, creative solutions, and people-first mindset to everything from leadership development to succession planning.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City at least three days per week.

What You'll Do

• Infuse People Management Principles into global processes to align with the Church’s vision.
• Lead the charge in evolving performance management strategies, tools, and practices.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs for managers, senior leaders, and executives.
• Conduct targeted needs analyses to shape development and training efforts (soft skills, coaching, more).
• Drive effective succession planning that ensures continuity and growth.
• Shape executive development strategies and coaching frameworks.
• Plan and facilitate global leadership events and establish talent council guidelines.
• Act as a consultant to HR and business leaders on complex org challenges and transformation efforts.
• Understand and respond to local needs while aligning with global performance strategies.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 7+ years in HR, talent development, or organizational effectiveness roles.
• A strong record of building impactful programs and influencing at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
• Top-tier communication and consulting abilities.
• Experience in change management, coaching, and leadership enablement.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment (office and remote).