Talent Development Business Partner (Supply Chain)

SpartanNash; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SpartanNash as a Talent Development Specialist, where you'll lead a variety of programs to enhance the skills of our associates. In a dynamic environment, you'll be responsible for driving training initiatives, managing performance systems, and consulting with key stakeholders to improve organizational capacity. If you possess a strong background in talent development and a passion for empowering others, this role offers a competitive salary and a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package

Qualifications

• Five years progressive experience in talent development.
• Must have experience in instructional design and facilitator experience.
• Certifications like CPLP or PHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent Development programs and initiatives.
• Design and evaluate training programs.
• Consult and support HR areas to address performance improvements.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Facilitation

Training Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Psychology, Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to develop and implement a full range of learning and development activities and initiatives that reflects the strategic plan of the Company and is responsible for related communications, programs and systems to include performance management, talent management, learning management and other organizational development tools. This role will support Supply Chain functions (Corporate and Distribution Centers).

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Responsible to execute and lead Talent Development programs and initiatives that include training, performance management, career/succession planning, etc. and responsible for related systems such as the performance/talent management system, learning management system, succession planning system, etc.

• Oversee the various programs to include timelines, communications, training, etc. as appropriate.

• Participate on organizational project teams, assessing training needs and/or providing training support for each initiative.

• Lead training and performance improvement projects through all life cycle phases (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation); develop and maintain strong business relationships with external vendors and consultants to plan and coordinate talent development programs; manage the business relationships contracts and quality of the programs, resources and results.

• Design, develop, coordinate, implement, facilitate and evaluate seminars, workshops or training programs for professional and management/leadership curricula.

• Provide effective training or development of programs (i .e., instructor led training, e-learning courseware, workshops, distance learning strategies) on a variety of subject matters.

• May oversee development of curricula or programs by other learning consultants in support of an assigned area.

• Provide consulting to internal and/or external customers in the areas of performance improvement/management, performance solutions, talent development, leadership development and related HR best practices and employment law in order to help managers improve their group's performance and proactively address performance-related questions, challenges and opportunities.

• Partner with various HR areas and cross-functional business partners to respond to questions accordingly in other areas of expertise.

• Deliver innovative training and development solutions that are repeatable, sustainable and cost effective; utilize forward thinking content development tools to develop training solutions. Identify improvements with talent development programs, training and communications and develop tools and resources to support talent development and on-going performance improvement.

• Assist management in developing a multi-year Training and Development plan based on the needs of the organization.

• Prepare and/or review reports, survey results, etc. to analyze and identify training opportunities; provide management and business partners with informative needs assessments to ensure alignment with the Company's mission and training objectives.

• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best Talent Development practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Human Resources, Organization Development, Psychology, Instructional Design or related field required.

• Five years progressive experience to include multiple areas of talent development (i.e., training, instructional design, performance, organization development, etc.).

• CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning & Performance), CPT (Certified Performance Technologist) or PHR (Professional in Human Resources) preferred.

• Must have experience in instructional design (workshops and e-learning) and facilitator experience; certifications in training programs strongly preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills in large and small group settings.

• Ability to interface with all levels within the organization and able to develop and maintain highly effective relationships, externally and internally.

• Must have strong organizational, prioritization, project management, time management and attention to detail skills; ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel between 15 and 20% to company locations as needed (to include local and/or overnight travel).

• Experience in training, performance management and succession planning.

• Demonstrated competency in instructional design instructor led training, self-paced, e-learning formats, and media use for training solutions (online training and e-learning authoring software).

• Knowledge of performance engineering and performance improvement troubleshooting; working knowledge of performance management/succession planning software and systems.

• Knowledge of Human Resources and employment law is helpful.

• Knowledge of retail grocery industry is helpful.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

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As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package .

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.