Talent Development Specialist

Ventura-Coastal; Tipton (IA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Coastal is seeking a passionate Talent Development Specialist to lead employee learning and development initiatives in a growing manufacturing environment. You will design engaging training programs, develop leadership for supervisors and emerging leaders, and build career pathways with competency models and IDPs.

You will also facilitate onboarding, conduct needs assessments, create learning materials, and monitor training effectiveness while ensuring compliance training (Safety, GMP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, OD, Education, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or related.
• Experience designing leadership development programs and curriculums.
• Experience creating eLearning content and using LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning training programs.
• Developing leadership development programs for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders.
• Creating career pathways, competency models, and IDPs.
• Facilitating new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.
• Conducting training needs assessments and developing customized learning solutions.
• Developing SOPs to support operational excellence and compliance.
• Assisting with succession planning and internal talent development initiatives.
• Maintaining training records and documentation (Paycom).
• Partnering with HR, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Production leaders to build capability.

Skills

Leadership development

Instructional design

Curriculum development

eLearning

LMS administration

Facilitation

Learning analytics

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LMS

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build People. Develop Leaders. Drive Organizational Success.Ventura Coastal is seeking a passionate and innovative Talent Development Specialist to lead our employee learning and development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys designing impactful training programs, developing future leaders, creating career pathways, and building a culture of continuous learning within a growing manufacturing organization.If you're energized by helping employees reach their full potential while improving organizational performance, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll DoAs our Talent Development Specialist, you'll serve as an internal consultant and strategic partner to leaders across the organization by:Designing and delivering engaging instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning training programsDeveloping leadership development programs for supervisors, managers, and emerging leadersCreating career pathways, competency models, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs)Facilitating new hire orientation and onboarding programsConducting training needs assessments and developing customized learning solutionsCreating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support operational excellenceSupporting succession planning and internal talent development initiativesDeveloping learning materials, videos, job aids, workbooks, and interactive training resourcesMonitoring training effectiveness and using data to continuously improve learning programsManaging compliance training including Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, Harassment Prevention, Ethics, and Company PoliciesMaintaining learning records and training documentation through PaycomPartnering with HR, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Production leaders to build organizational capabilityWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related fieldMinimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Corporate Training, or Human ResourcesExperience designing and facilitating leadership development programsStrong instructional design and curriculum development experienceExperience creating eLearning content and utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS)Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and project management skillsAbility to build strong relationships and influence leaders at all levels of the organizationPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting manufacturing, food production, or industrial environmentsExperience developing competency models, career pathways, and succession planning initiativesKnowledge of adult learning principles, organizational development, coaching, change management, and learning analyticsWhy Ventura Coastal?At Ventura Coastal, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in employee growth through meaningful development opportunities, leadership training, career advancement, and continuous learning. As our Talent Development Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our workforce while making a lasting impact across the organization.Physical RequirementsAbility to facilitate training sessions for extended periodsAbility to travel between company locations as neededAbility to walk throughout manufacturing and office environmentsAbility to lift training materials and equipment up to 30 poundsJoin Our TeamIf you're passionate about developing people, strengthening leadership, and creating learning experiences that make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of Ventura Coastal's commitment to building an exceptional workforce.CompensationPay Range: $89,000 - $95,000 annually (bonus potential for achieving performance goals.)Salary offers will vary and will be determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, skills, and certifications.Ventura Coastal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.