Talent Development - Talent Development Partner

Kalispel Tribe•Airway Heights, WA

About The Position

The Talent Development Partner facilitates courses, maintains programs, and supports the development of team members throughout the organization. Working at a professional level and closely with organizational leaders, this role builds talent and promotes a culture of learning. The position requires someone who can relate to people at all organizational levels and provide consultative operational support. The role facilitates in-person, virtual, and blended learning experiences; coordinates course availability and schedules; develops facilitator guides; and selects instructional methods. It partners with HR, senior leaders, and Learning and Development colleagues to design and deliver learning experiences for operations leaders and team members. The position also manages training and instructional-resource requests, maintains course materials, and develops assessment and skills models. The Talent Development Partner evaluates learning programs, interprets survey and assessment data, recommends improvements, and identifies learning opportunities to address organizational skills and knowledge gaps. The job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is primarily in a temperature-controlled office, with occasional exposure to conditions associated with a casino setting. Travel to nearby properties is infrequent and typically not required. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers. Employment is at-will; applicants are subject to drug testing and candidates and employees may be subject to background investigations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Adult Education.
At least four years of corporate training experience.
Experience providing formal, interactive presentations or learning experiences to small and large audiences.
Ability to build effective relationships and influence people from varied backgrounds and organizational levels.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt instruction and facilitation to remote work environments using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other platforms, and to use current adult-learning practices.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Proficiency with computers and software applications, including ability to learn and use new software effectively.
Ability to solve practical problems and resolve administrative issues under pressure, including where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Associated Professional in Talent Development certification, or ability to obtain it within 12 months.
Ability to obtain and maintain Work Permit Level 2.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required by business needs.
Consistent, regular attendance.
Valid driver’s license and insurability if operating a Tribal vehicle.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing and walking regularly; reaching; frequent finger use for typing or handling objects; frequent climbing or balancing; occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting or moving weights up to 70 pounds on occasion.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using learning management systems.
Human Resources experience in policies, procedures, and employment law.

Responsibilities

Facilitate in-person, virtual, or blended learning experiences and development opportunities, including public speaking, classroom management, and retention assessment.
Plan, coordinate, and communicate class availability and schedules to relevant departments and team members.
Create facilitator guides and determine appropriate instructional methods, such as individual development, group instruction, computer-based learning, lectures, demonstrations, and meetings.
Partner with HR, senior leaders, and Learning and Development colleagues to create learning experiences for operations leaders and team members.
Design programs, courses, and content aligned with industry practices and research in adult learning theory, high-potential development, and engagement.
Manage requests for training or instructional resources by evaluating requests, defining scope, and executing design, development, and delivery.
Keep course curricula and educational materials updated and to a high standard of quality.
Develop assessment and skills models to support operations teams in developing their teams.
Serve as a strategic thought partner in planning and delivering large-scale development or learning sessions.
Evaluate internal and external learning and development programs annually using formal and informal evaluation tools.
Recommend strategic revisions to current learning and development initiatives.
Interpret internal survey or assessment data to guide and support operational teams.
Identify opportunities to develop, facilitate, and maintain learning efforts that address organizational skills or knowledge gaps.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies.
Maintain consistent, regular attendance.
Work nights, weekends, or holidays when required by business needs.
Obtain and maintain Work Permit Level 2.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurability if operating a Tribal vehicle.