Talent Development Architect

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller’s BW Design Group is seeking a Talent Development Leader to design, manage, and continually improve leadership programs that strengthen internal talent pipelines and leadership capability across our organization. You will translate business needs into structured learning experiences, oversee performance cycles, and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness.

You’ll collaborate with People Team partners and business leaders to deliver practical development solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent development or related areas.
• Experience designing and leading talent initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Experience using data and feedback to assess program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and improve leadership programs that strengthen leadership capability and internal talent pipelines.
• Lead development programs such as leadership acceleration and director development.
• Translate business and talent needs into structured learning experiences, development plans, milestones, and program outcomes.
• Manage talent programs from design through execution, stakeholder engagement, measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze participant data, feedback, and business insights to evaluate program effectiveness and readiness outcomes.
• Oversee the annual performance cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end reviews, and performance calibrations.
• Develop communications, tools, resources, timelines, and guidance that support consistent execution of talent processes.
• Design and enhance onboarding experiences that accelerate readiness for key talent populations and leadership roles.
• Manage the individual development planning process and create resources that support career growth conversations.
• Partner with business leaders and People Team stakeholders to deliver practical leadership development experiences and learning solutions.
• Leverage technology, AI tools, and process improvements to enhance program delivery, efficiency, and participant experience

Skills

Leadership development

Talent development

Learning and development

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field

Tools

AI tools

Learning platforms

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller’s BW Design Group is seeking a Talent Development Leader to design, manage, and continually improve leadership programs that strengthen internal talent pipelines and leadership capability across our organization. You will translate business needs into structured learning experiences, oversee performance cycles, and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness.

You’ll collaborate with People Team partners and business leaders to deliver practical development solutions.