Talent Development Specialist II

Woodward, Inc. • Niles, IL

76d • $68,000 - $102,000

About The Position

The Talent Development Specialist role is responsible for executing and continuously improving the performance management process across Woodward, partnering to create and implement leadership development programs, and assisting in implementing Talent Review processes.

Requirements

• Ability to design and develop effective training materials, including e-learning modules, job aids, and other resources.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge and skill gaps among employees and recommend appropriate training solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to facilitate training sessions and workshops, both in-person and virtually.
• Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to employees to help them develop their skills and achieve their career goals.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to use various technology tools and platforms to design and deliver training programs.
• Understanding of the organization's business model, industry trends, and competitive landscape to design training programs that support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering training programs that support talent development goals and address identified skill gaps.
• Implementing and maintaining learning technologies.
• Developing and administering assessments.
• Managing small-scale talent development projects.
• Providing career development support to employees, such as coaching, mentoring, and career planning.

Benefits

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees