Specialist, Talent Development

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Job summary

Bagel Brands is seeking a Talent Development Specialist to drive talent management, learning, and leadership development across the organization. You will coordinate programs, manage timelines, communications, and data, delivering consistent, meaningful experiences for leaders and team members.

Reporting to the Director of Talent Management, you will improve programs, partner with stakeholders, and leverage HR tech to drive impact and scalability across Bagel Brands’ brands at the Denver HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in HR, Learning & Development, program coordination, or a related field.
• Strong program management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage initiatives, evaluate priorities, and deliver results with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with leaders across the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams) and HR/learning technology.
• Experience with HRIS/learning platforms (Workday, Wisetail) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day execution of talent and development programs, including leadership development and performance management.
• Manage timelines, enrollment, communications, materials, and completion tracking to ensure consistent delivery.
• Partner with the Director, Talent Management to operationalize new programs and scale.
• Coordinate training and development experiences across Bagel Brands, including scheduling and learner communications.
• Analyze talent, learning, and program data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Organizational skills

HR data & analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD/Business or related field

Tools

Workday

Wisetail

Gallup Access

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brand: Bagel Brands Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other’s company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone’s day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

POSITION MISSION The Talent Development Specialist supports the execution and continuous improvement of Bagel Brands’ talent management, learning, and development programs. This role plays a key part in delivering programs that build capability, strengthen performance, develop leaders, and elevate the team member experience across the organization. Working closely with the Director, Talent Management, the Talent Development Specialist manages the day-to-day coordination and administration of established programs, including timelines, participant communications, learning resources, systems, data, and reporting. The role also supports the implementation of new programs and takes ownership of established program delivery, evaluates effectiveness, and identifies and implements opportunities for continuous improvement. In alignment with Bagel Brands’ Mission, Vision, Values, and Leadership Competencies, this role brings strong organization, curiosity, follow-through, and a passion for helping others learn and grow—turning talent and learning strategies into consistent, meaningful experiences for leaders and team members.

Department: Talent Management Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000 Annual Bonus: 10% This position will report to the Denver Support Center HQ.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Talent & Development Programs

• Support the day-to-day execution of talent and development programs, including leadership development, individual development planning, performance management, talent assessment, and other enterprise talent initiatives.
• Manage program timelines, participant communications, enrollment, materials, assignments, completion tracking, and follow-up to ensure programs are delivered consistently and effectively.
• Partner with the Director, Talent Management to operationalize new programs and initiatives, applying professional judgment to develop processes, tools, and resources that support effective implementation and scale.
• Support the ongoing execution and improvement of assigned programs, maintaining program documentation and resources, evaluating effectiveness, and implementing enhancements to strengthen outcomes and the participant experience.

Learning & Training

• Coordinate training and development experiences across Bagel Brands, including scheduling, enrollment, learner communications, materials, attendance, learning assignments, and completion tracking.
• Support the administration of learning platforms and maintain accurate learner, course, and completion records.
• Develop, evaluate, and enhance training materials, presentations, job aids, facilitator resources, and digital learning content in partnership with the Director, Talent Management and subject matter experts, ensuring resources align with learning objectives and business needs.
• Facilitate assigned training programs, adapting delivery and learning experiences based on participant needs, feedback, and program objectives.

Employee Listening, Talent Data & Reporting Coordinate Bagels Listens and other employee listening initiatives, including survey administration, communications, participation tracking, reporting, and action-planning support.

• Analyze talent, learning, and program data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide insights and recommendations that inform talent development decisions, while maintaining accurate reporting and dashboards.
• Support performance and talent processes by preparing materials, reports, and data for talent reviews, calibration, development planning, and other talent discussions.
• Evaluate participant and leader feedback, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and recommend or implement program enhancements to strengthen effectiveness and the overall experience.

Program Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Manage multiple concurrent programs and priorities while maintaining strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through against established timelines.
• Partner with People Team members, business leaders, subject matter experts, and external vendors to support successful program execution.
• Evaluate existing processes, tools, communications, and resources, independently identifying and implementing improvements that strengthen program effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability.
• Apply judgment to anticipate program needs, assess challenges, prioritize solutions, and make recommendations that support program objectives and business priorities.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR)

• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and thoughtfully, tailoring information to the audience and ensuring others have the information and resources needed to be successful.
• Accountability & Ownership: Takes ownership of commitments, follows through on details and timelines, and proactively identifies and addresses needs or potential issues.
• Adaptability & Perseverance: Adjusts effectively to changing priorities and business needs while maintaining focus, organization, and follow-through.
• Empowerment: Builds collaborative relationships and equips others with the tools, resources, and support needed to learn, grow, and succeed.
• Curiosity: Seeks to understand the “why” behind the work, asks thoughtful questions, and uses feedback and data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Self-Awareness: Seeks and applies feedback, recognizes strengths and development opportunities, and demonstrates openness to learning and taking on new challenges.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, program coordination, or a related field.
• Strong program management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage assigned initiatives, evaluate priorities, make decisions, and deliver results with accuracy and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and leaders across the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams, with the ability to learn and navigate HR and learning technology.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, analyze information, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting talent management, learning and development, training, or employee engagement programs.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS, learning management systems such as Wisetail, and employee listening platforms such as Gallup Access.
• Experience developing or maintaining training materials, presentations, job aids, or other learning resources.

Physical Demands:

This position primarily operates in an office environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time. The role may require occasional bending, lifting, or moving of standard office materials. These requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties of this position may change from time to time. The Company reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the Company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position. Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

Address: | 1720 S Bellaire St. Skybox , Denver, Colorado 80222 | The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.

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