Talent Development Associate

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Waltham, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Development Associate supports Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s Talent Development team with program logistics, communications, learning technology, and materials for learning programs serving engineers and staff at every career stage. Working with team members, the associate helps programs run on time and provides participants with an organized experience. The role is suited to a detail-oriented, service-minded problem solver interested in building a career in talent development. The Talent Development team designs and delivers programs that develop technical client skills and leadership across SGH. Its portfolio includes early career programs, cohort-based development programs for staff at each career stage, multi-day workshops, business simulations, case-based technical learning, firmwide training and strategic initiatives, and leadership meetings, offsites, and planning sessions. This is a hybrid role based in SGH’s Waltham, Massachusetts office. Occasional early starts, late days, and travel to other SGH offices in the United States around major programs are expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1 to 2 years of work experience in learning and development, HR, or organizational development; alternatively, experience in event planning or administrative roles involving 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 learning programs and events, including scheduling, calendar invitations, rooms, technology, catering, travel, and printed materials.
Track program tasks and deadlines and maintain team trackers.
Coordinate participant registrations, attendance, and follow-up.
Assist with vendor coordination, including gathering information and scheduling.
Support day-to-day Learning Management System tasks, including enrollments, attendance, and completion records.
Pull basic participation and completion reports when requested.
Build surveys and compile feedback results.
Use SharePoint, Viva Learning, other tools, and 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 in collaboration with teammates, subject matter experts, and outside partners.
Create simple visuals and promotional flyers for programs.
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, including vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Profit sharing and a 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
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 and cancer insurance.
Legal and identity theft plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Annual discretionary bonus program.
Pay for extra hours worked.
Health and wellness benefits, including substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
$3,000 sign-on bonus.