Specialist, Learning & Talent

Mesta Electronics, Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Great Place to Work Certification

Job summary

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. seeks a Specialist, Learning & Talent to shape global talent management and learning initiatives. You will enable performance management, succession planning, and leadership development across geographies, leveraging UKG and data analytics.

The role focuses on program administration, reporting, and delivering engaging learning resources while partnering with leaders and vendors worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Adult Education, or related field preferred.
• 6–9 years in talent management, learning and development, HR programs, or organizational development.
• Experience supporting global talent or learning initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end performance management cycles and resources.
• Maintain multilingual guides, resources, and system adoption metrics.
• Assist with succession planning processes and talent reviews analytics.
• Develop and deliver learning programs, guides, and materials.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations; analyze trends and risks.

Skills

Project coordination

Program administration

Performance management

Succession planning

Talent reviews

Career development

Analytical reporting

HRIS experience

UKG experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG

Job description

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state‑of‑the‑art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Specialist, Learning & Talent, come grow with us!

The Talent & Learning Specialist supports global talent management and learning initiatives designed to strengthen organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, employee growth, and internal mobility. This position plays a key role in enabling talent processes, supporting learning programs, leveraging technology and data, and helping create a development-focused employee experience across the organization.

Working closely with leaders, employees, and external partners, you will help ensure talent and learning programs are effective, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Performance Management Enablement

• Support the end-to-end performance management cycle.
• Maintain and refresh performance management resources, guides, and multilingual materials.
• Monitor participation, completion rates, and system adoption.
• Prepare communications and resources for leaders and employees.
• Support the implementation and ongoing administration of global succession planning processes within UKG.
• Assist with annual talent review activities and prepare related analytics and reporting.
• Analyze succession readiness, talent pool strength, and workforce development trends.
• Maintain career frameworks, competency profiles, and skills libraries.
• Track program participation and engagement metrics.

Learning Programs, Research & Reporting

• Provide operational support for leadership development and learning programs.
• Coordinate learning activities with facilitators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain learning resources, guides, and support materials.
• Conduct talent management research and benchmark best practices.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, scorecards, and presentations.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend improvements.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 6-9 years of related experience in talent management, learning and development, HR programs, or organizational development.
• Experience supporting global talent or learning initiatives is preferred.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong project coordination and program administration skills.
• Experience supporting performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, or career development programs.
• Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Experience working with HRIS and talent management systems, preferably UKG.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging communications, learning resources, and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across functions and geographies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:

At Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), we provide market‑competitive compensation that reflects performance, skills, and current market conditions. For this role, the base salary range is $83,000.00 to $110,000.00 CAD , with final offers determined by experience, qualifications, and role complexity.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique strengths, and we do not want this range to limit or discourage anyone from applying. In addition to base pay, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for performance‑based incentives. We welcome open conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well‑being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work‑life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best‑in‑class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.