Talent Development Specialist

The HR Talent Development Specialist is a key execution and delivery partner across enterprise HR talent development, operations, compliance, and employee programs. This role owns several high‑impact processes and initiatives that drive and support key annual HR initiatives and programs across the organization. This position is ideal for someone who understands how annual HR talent cycles operate end‑to‑end, is comfortable working with systems and data, and enjoys improving processes while keeping work moving forward. The HR Talent Development Specialist is a hands‑on contributor who can independently manage projects, connect the dots across HR functions, and deliver reliable outcomes with minimal oversight.

HR Operations & Annual HR Cycles

• Own, execute and deliver core annual HR talent processes including Employee Engagement Survey, 9‑Box, Succession Planning, Performance Reviews and Goal Setting
• Partner closely with HRIS and HR Business Partners to support system testing, communications, and distribution of tools and materials needed for successful execution of HR initiatives
• Collaborate with Compensation and Benefits teams on communication plans for Open Enrollment and Compensation Planning cycles.
• Coordinate HR team meetings and engagement touchpoints, including agenda development, guest speakers, presentation creation, and alignment back to broader HR culture and engagement efforts.
• Own and maintain the internal HR Teams site, ensuring content remains accurate, organized, and useful to the HR organization
• Lead and manage the HR Culture Council

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Serve as the HR point of contact for the Fraud & Integrity Hotline, including timely responses and assignment of matters to the appropriate HR Business Partner for investigation.
• Own the Record Retention & HR Process Documentation program, including performing annual reviews of documentation and process updates across HR
• Manage Posterguard administration, conducting quarterly audits to ensure address accuracy and compliance across the enterprise.
• Own the Employee Handbook update process from draft review through final publication

Project Management & Process Improvement

• Provide internal project management support for HR initiatives, including stepping in where additional execution support is needed.
• Lead or assist with process improvement initiatives tied to HR operations, programs,  employee experience, and one‑off projects (e.g., new hire experience enhancements).
• Build project plans, map workflows, document processes, and track progress through completion.
• Approach work with a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology or related discipline.
• 5 years progressive experience in Human Resources
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HR Talent/People related function at a mid-sized company
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into organization development plans
• Excellent written, oral and positive influential interpersonal skills required
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills and ability to work with multiple departments and functions within the organization
• Solid knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good understanding of AI and experience using Copilot
• Strong planning, organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Adaptability, flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple priorities simultaneously

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.