Talent Development Manager

About the Role

The Talent Development Manager is responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving learning programs that support employee growth, leadership development, and business priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Talent Development, this role partners with Human Resources, business leaders, and subject matter experts to identify development needs, deliver learning experiences, evaluate program effectiveness, and use data and employee feedback to continuously improve learning programs.

Rather than creating learning for the sake of creating learning, this role focuses on evaluating existing programs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring our learning investments deliver meaningful results for employees and the business.

Success in this role requires balancing strategy with execution, building strong relationships across the organization, and using data to drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

Learning Design and Continuous Improvement

• Design and continuously improve learning programs that support employees, managers, and leaders.
• Evaluate existing learning programs using employee feedback, participation data, and business needs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and blended learning experiences that support employee development.
• Partner with subject matter experts to design practical learning solutions that meet business needs.
• Leverage learning technologies and digital resources to enhance the employee learning experience.

Facilitation

• Facilitate engaging virtual and in person learning experiences for employees, managers, and leaders.
• Lead the People Manager Development Program, including DDI certified content and manager development curriculum.
• Facilitate onboarding programs, leadership development sessions, and other Talent Development initiatives.

Data, Insights, and Business Partnership

• Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to identify learning needs and recommend development strategies.
• Analyze participation, evaluation, and business data to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Develop meaningful measures and dashboards to evaluate learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Share insights and recommendations with stakeholders to support decision making and future learning priorities

What You Bring

At Smithbucklin, our Service Standards guide us to how we work every day. They define the behaviors we expect of every employee and serve as the foundation for how we support our colleagues, clients, and one another. We are looking for someone who embraces these behaviors and demonstrates them through collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning and Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success designing and facilitating learning programs for adult learners.
• Ability to evaluate learning programs, analyze data, identify trends, and recommend meaningful improvements.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead cross functional initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Skilled in developing facilitator guides, learning resources, and blended learning experiences.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong relationship building, consulting, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations and business insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the curiosity to evaluate existing programs and identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with learning technologies such as LinkedIn Learning, Learning Management Systems, or HRIS platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• DDI certification or comparable facilitation certification.
• Experience supporting performance management, leadership development, or employee development initiatives.
• Experience in an association, nonprofit, or professional services environment.

Who We Are

Smithbucklin is a one hundred percent employee owned company where every employee has a stake in our success. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning, operational excellence, and creating meaningful experiences for our employees and clients.

Our Talent Development team partners across the organization to help employees grow, strengthen leadership, and continuously improve the employee experience through meaningful learning and development opportunities. If you are passionate about developing people, using data to improve programs, and collaborating with others to solve business challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Smithbucklin is a hybrid work environment with in-office days established as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $90,000-$115,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment. You must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.