Talent Development Specialist

A great banking experience starts with a great team!  To support our continued growth, Mid Penn Bank is actively seeking a Talent Development Specialist to join our team!

This position can be located in Harrisburg, PA or in the Greater Philadelphia area.  This is an on-site position that requires frequent travel within the Mid Penn Bank footprint (PA and NJ).

We believe that our ongoing success depends upon a skilled, satisfied, and valued work force. As a member of our team, you can expect opportunities to develop your skills to help you excel in your role and achieve your professional career goals. We offer a comprehensive range of flexible benefits to support your personal and financial well-being. Our inclusive culture encourages all employees to share ideas, collaborate, and contribute to the values that make us a winning team for our customers, shareholders, and communities. 
  

Position Overview 

The Talent Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the continuous development of employees through the individual development planning process. This individual will achieve goals developed for the department as part of the Company’s annual strategic plan. The Talent Development Specialist will also support development programs to drive long term organizational success including internship programs, professional development programs, and mentoring programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serves as a partner to employees to identify training needs and recommend possible education and development solutions to strengthen the talent pipeline. 
• Collaborates and partners with University employees and Performance Coach to recommend programs to support employee development and engagement, performance improvement, new hire onboarding and retention, and supervisory/leadership education.
• Partners with Director of Talent Development to market the internship program to potential candidates, onboard new interns, coordinates guest speakers, monitors intern performance, and establishes a process to keep interns engaged with the organization in support of our strategy for intern retention.
• Partners with members of the larger HR team to conduct organization-wide talent reviews and assessments; advises on career planning, retention, talent pools, and succession strategies.
• Partners with the University team to identify programs to close skills gaps and support career pathing and competency development.
• Conducts individual development planning sessions to educate employees and managers on development options and creating effective development plans.
• Partners with University Team and Director of Talent Development to establish employee development programs that support employee learning paths and career maps for all positions.
• Facilitates discussions, meetings, and training sessions with both small and large groups, in-person and virtually.
• Establishes relationships with new hires, and monitors completion of new hire individual development plans.
• Represents the organization at intern job fairs and career education sessions.
• Coordinates work tasks with other personnel within the Human Resources team and across the organization to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information; acts as a liaison between employee population and larger HR team; communicates or escalates information to the appropriate HR team member or group.
• Leverages technology and analytics to create greater efficiency of overall talent development initiatives.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate records as well as completes all assigned reports within the specified time frame.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and exercises extreme discretion; secures files and data with sensitive information.

Education & Qualifications 

• A B.S. or B.A degree in HR, Business, or related field of study preferred.
• Previous HR, Talent Development, and/or Retail experience strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Pay Transparency

We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

The salary for this position is $23.35/hour – 31.25/hour.

Benefits

Mid Penn Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and employee stock purchase plan; paid time off, paid holidays; disability insurance coverage, parental leave; employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.  

In addition, all employees are eligible to participate in mentorship programs, receive individualized development and career counseling, and participate in Mid Penn University courses and development programs.  

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or protected veteran status. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer–Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Sponsorship Statement

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Mid Penn Bank currently or in the future.