Talent Development Associate

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger • Waltham, MA

2d • $32 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Development Associate supports SGH’s Talent Development team with logistics, communications, learning technology, and materials for programs that serve engineers and staff at every career stage. Working closely with the team members, you will help sessions come together on time and give participants a well-organized experience. This role suits a detail-oriented, service-minded problem solver who wants to build a career in talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 to 2 years of working experience in learning and development, HR, or organizational development. Alternatively, event planning and administrative roles that have experience in learning and development projects.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Clear writing and strong attention to detail
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a Learning Management System
• Interest or coursework in learning and development, education, or organizational psychology
• Familiarity with survey tools, data entry, and basic analysis
• Familiarity with design, video, or e-learning tools such as Canva, Adobe design suite, or Articulate 360
• Comfort using generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Experience in professional services, engineering, or another technical environment

Responsibilities

• Support logistics and management of our learning programs and events, including scheduling, calendar invitations, rooms, technology, catering, travel, and printed materials.
• Help track program tasks and deadlines and keep team trackers up to date.
• Coordinate participant details such as registrations, attendance, and follow-up.
• Assist with vendor coordination, including gathering information and scheduling.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks in our Learning Management System, such as enrollments, attendance, and completion records.
• Pull basic participation and completion reports when requested.
• Help build surveys and compile feedback results.
• Work in SharePoint, Viva Learning, and other tools as needed, including AI tools that help the team work efficiently.
• Draft program communications, including invitations, reminders, and follow-ups.
• Design and format participant materials, handouts, and presentations working with teammates and subject matter experts, and outside partners.
• Create simple visuals and promotional flyers for programs.
• Help set up live, virtual, and hybrid sessions, and assist facilitators and participants during programs.
• Facilitate sessions as needed
• Coordinate recurring employee engagement and cultural activities.
• Suggest process improvements that help the team work more efficiently.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level