Senior Talent Development Specialist
About The Position
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. Join a Team That’s Powering the Future of Talent! We’re looking for a Senior Talent Development Specialist to support our growing Talent Management team at PacifiCorp, a leading electric utility. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting new talent programs with a focus on building a leadership pipeline. You’ll be a part of a collaborative, inclusive, and fun team that values flexibility, growth, and meaningful work. While this position is fully onsite, we offer a supportive and adaptable work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in learning and talent development, with demonstrated success in strategic program design and delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, and contribute to a positive team culture; open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional growth.
- Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.
- Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improve outcomes.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives and working with executive leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, LMS platforms, and course-authoring tools (e.g., Articulate).
- Ability to travel as needed, 10-20%.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications in learning or talent development (e.g., CPTD, DiSC, Gallup Strengths Coach).
- Experience with change management, organizational development, or leadership coaching.
- Familiarity with talent analytics or business intelligence tools.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders and HR to identify capability gaps and align learning initiatives with long-term talent strategies.
- Use data and analytics to forecast talent needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
- Collaboratively design and deliver enterprise-wide programs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.
- Influence and guide stakeholders on best practices in learning and development.
- Oversee the development and deployment of learning content, tools, and platforms.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate learning into broader talent and business strategies.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team building capability.
- Travel as needed to support strategic program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
