Employee Experience & Talent Development Specialist

ucumberlands; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands seeks a Talent Development and Engagement Specialist to guide onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and employee recognition aligned with our Serve, Elevate, and Innovate core values.

The role partners with HR leadership to design onboarding resources, supervisor training, leadership development, and succession planning while fostering a collaborative, service-focused employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding Program Development: Design, evaluate, and improve the University-wide onboarding program for new staff in partnership with HR leadership.
• Learning and Development: Develop and maintain annual training plans and supervisor development programs.
• Performance Management: Administer annual performance evaluations and train staff on goal setting and feedback.
• Employee Engagement and Recognition: Develop recognition programs and conduct engagement surveys to improve retention.
• Career Development and Internal Growth: Map career paths, promote internal mobility, and support development planning.
• Recruitment and Hiring: Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for staff positions and partner with hiring managers to optimize search processes.

Job description

University of the Cumberlands seeks a Talent Development and Engagement Specialist to guide onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and employee recognition aligned with our Serve, Elevate, and Innovate core values.

The role partners with HR leadership to design onboarding resources, supervisor training, leadership development, and succession planning while fostering a collaborative, service-focused employee experience.