Talent Development Specialist

Covenant Living Communities & Services, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability

PTO & six holidays

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities & Services, Inc. is seeking a Talent Development Specialist to support L&D and Talent Acquisition operations.

The role focuses on leadership programs, workshops, and development initiatives from planning to execution in a hybrid setup at the Skokie, IL Central Office. Responsibilities include coordinating programs, building community partnerships, managing learning systems, and handling event logistics while ensuring timely communication and participant engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, Business, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, HR, Recruiting, Workforce Development, or related field.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and engage with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Talent Development program timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support external partnerships for school collaborations and internship programs.
• Maintain digital learning libraries and LMS administration, including course setup and reporting.
• Coordinate scheduling, room bookings, virtual setups, and event logistics for L&D programs.
• Track attendance, feedback, and completion metrics; assist with vendor coordination and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

MS Office proficiency

LMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Education, or related field

Tools

LMS (Relias)

Gallup StrengthsFinder

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The Talent Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting the operational and logistical needs of the L&D and Talent Acquisition team. This role ensures that leadership programs, workshops, and development initiatives run smoothly from planning through execution. This position offers a hybrid work schedule at our Skokie, IL Central Office.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Coordination, Communication and Engagement (40%) Track Talent Management program timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure all components stay on schedule. Maintain detailed project plans, status trackers, and documentation for each program. Prepare and distribute agendas, meeting notes, action items, and follow-up communications. Support the creation and organization of program assets such as guides, templates, and toolkits. Ensure all participants and stakeholders receive timely, accurate information throughout the program lifecycle. Draft and distribute program announcements, reminders, and follow-up communications. Partner with internal teams to promote learning opportunities. Gather and summarize learner feedback to help improve programs.
• School & Community Partnership Development (20%) In partnership with Talent Acquisition, support external partnerships to build awareness of career opportunities within senior living. Build and execute programs that support early careers focusing on summer internship program, apprenticeships, AIT, and similar based organizational needs. Support employee educational development by identifying accredited universities and online education providers to secure tuition discounts and flexible learning pathways for employees seeking continuing education. Serve as point of contact for specific educational partners, conducting regular outreach and engagement activities to strengthen partnerships and support talent pipeline initiatives. Coordinate with senior recruiter responsible for school partnership to ensure alignment on outreach. Collaborate with operational leaders and subject matter experts to arrange facility tours, job shadowing opportunities, and career exploration experiences for students and educators.
• Learning Systems & Tools (20%) Help maintain digital learning libraries and internal knowledge hubs. Manage the corporate Gallup StrengthsFinder's account and administrative code distribution. Support administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), including course setup, user support, and reporting. Troubleshoot basic technical issues for learners and facilitators. Support Relias learning platform for tracking, reporting and compliance for required HR learning for the organization such as sexual harassment, annual corporate compliance, and new hire training.
• Program & Event Logistics (10%) Coordinate scheduling, room bookings, virtual meeting setup, technology needs, and any meal needs for all L&D programs. Manage participant registration, attendance tracking, and pre-work distribution. Prepare training materials, handouts, slide decks, and supplies. Maintain Learning & Development Sharepoint content. Actively solicit advice from users on knowledge management approaches and adjust materials accordingly. Support facilitators before, during, and after sessions to ensure smooth delivery and ensure a welcoming community space is created.
• Administrative Support (10%) Maintain the L&D calendar and navigate adjustments, including all scheduling and tracking for programs. Track program metrics such as attendance, feedback scores, and completion rates. Assist with vendor coordination, including contracts, invoices, and communication. Maintain organized documentation, shared drives, and learning resources.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required Degree: N/A
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, Communication, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred Certificate(s): N/A
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, Workforce Development, Program Coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, events, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and engaging with external partners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Strong relationship-building and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfort with technology, including MS Office tools, virtual meeting platforms, and LMS tools.
• Customer-service mindset and collaborative working style.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular, predictable attendance is required. Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting. Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs. Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing. Clarity of Vision For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers. For Far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: Guide and inspire a high-performing Customer Success team that achieves and exceeds revenue targets while fostering customer loyalty and growth Customer Success: As a customer advocate build strong relationships with our customers, understanding their needs and ensuring their success with our platform. Promote increased adoption and expansion of our solutions within customer organizations Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. Drive initiatives that improve customer satisfaction and team efficiency Account Strategy: Define and execute strategies to drive customer retention, renewal, upsell, and cross-sell, contributing directly to our growth objectives Cross-Functional: Collaboration Collaborate with other departments to align on company goals, relay customer feedback, and ensure a unified customer experience

Corporate Compensation Pay Range

• $75,863.00 - $115,476.00 per year

Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $75,863.00 - $115,476.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity. For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in others lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.