Talent Development Specialist

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is seeking a Talent Development professional on a fixed-term maternity cover based in Dublin. The role focuses on delivering talent development initiatives across Talent Development, Learning & Development and Talent Management with strong project management requirements.

You'll oversee delivery from inception to outcomes, onboard new team members, report on metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders, vendors and procurement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar Talent Development/L&D role.
• HR and/or L&D qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage initiatives across their life cycle.
• Experience in a dedicated learning and development department.
• Advanced IT and digital skills and reporting on metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Talent Development Strategy.
• Project management of initiatives from inception to delivery.
• Onboarding and support of new members to the Talent Development department.
• Provide detailed analysis and metrics on a broad range of initiatives.
• Working with vendors, placing orders through SAP and monitoring the processing of payments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

IT & Digital skills

Problem solving

Education

HR/L&D qualification

CIPD membership

Tools

SAP

Job description

This is a contract role to cover a period of maternity leave

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to deliver key talent development initiatives from inception to delivery. This requires the project management of a range of initiatives across the three key pillars of Talent Development, Learning and Development and Talent Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the delivery of the Talent Development Strategy.
• Project management of a range of initiatives from inception to delivery and outcomes.
• Management of initiatives across the three key pillars of Talent Development, Learning and Development and Talent management.
• Onboarding and support of new members to the Talent Development department.
• Provide detailed analysis and metrics on a broad range of initiatives.
• Conduct research into industry standards and emerging trends within Talent Development, Learning & Development and Talent Management.
• Point of contact for stakeholders.
• Design communication plans and information booklets.
• Working with vendors, placing orders through SAP and monitoring the processing of payments.
• Working closely with the Procurement Department on the procurement and delivery of services required across the three pillars.
• Design and development of marketing for specific initiatives and events.
• Champion inclusive learning.
• Develop effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders including industry, educational institutions, membership bodies and state bodies.
• Represent Irish Rail on a range of steering groups, committees and at events.
• Develop beneficial relationships with professional bodies and partner organisations within Ireland, the UK and Europe.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• HR and/or L&D qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to project manage an initiative or event over its entire life cycle.
• Experience in a dedicated learning and development department.
• Knowledge of current developments and emerging trends in the areas of Talent Development, Learning and Development and Talent Management.
• Experience in developing effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Advanced IT and Digital skills.
• Experience of reporting on key metrics demonstrating return on investment.
• Proven ability for problem solving and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
• CIPD and/or L&DI professional membership.
• Demonstration of personal continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of the areas of Talent Development, Learning and Development and Talent Management.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of a range of IT and Digital platforms.