Talent & Development Specialist

Lightera•Norcross, GA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent & Development Specialist is responsible for co-designing, implementing, delivering, and sustaining talent and development strategies that strengthen workforce capability across a global, fast-paced manufacturing organization. This role partners closely with HR business partners, plant leadership, and business stakeholders to ensure people practices directly support operational execution, leadership readiness, and long‑term business performance. The Talent & Development Specialist will report to the corporate office in Norcross, GA. This role is a hybrid role required to be in the office at least two days each week, and additional days as required by the nature of the position. This role blends hands‑on facilitation, program management, and LMS system ownership, turning strategy into learning that leaders use. You will co-design and facilitate leadership development experiences for leaders at all levels, own the day‑to‑day management of the ADP Learning Management System, and serve as Lightera’s subject matter expert for assessment tools. You will ensure learning programs, data, and tools are well‑run, well‑integrated, and aligned to how work actually happens in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate enjoys both creating strategy and building frameworks in partnership with leaders and is energized by turning concepts into programs that are used, measured, and continuously improved. Ultimately, this position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization. This role requires approximately up to 20% travel across the United States and select global locations, partnering with local plants and teams to deliver, scale, and embed learning where work happens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Leadership Development
Comfort with communicating complex thoughts simply across various methods of communication and tools
High degree of technical aptitude and demonstrated ability to create impactful training programs using cost-effective solutions, such as Microsoft products and live webinars
Proven experience designing and facilitating leadership or manager development programs
Strong experience administering or owning a Learning Management System (LMS)
Comfort working with assessments, data, reports, and systems
Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in a fast‑paced, operational environment preferred

Responsibilities

Co-design and facilitate leadership development courses for all leader levels, aligned to Lightera’s leadership framework and Talent Plan (in‑person, virtual, blended), to support leadership readiness, talent mobility, and long‑range business strategy
Partner with internal and external subject matter experts to ensure relevance, practicality, and credibility of leadership courses developed
Serve as the internal Leadership & Development subject-matter expert, creating, curating, and maintaining relevant tools, content, and learning materials that empower leaders and reinforce core capability expectations
Ensure facilitators (internal or external) are aligned to program intent and standards
Equip leaders with tools, job aids, and on‑the‑job resources to reinforce learning
End‑to‑end ownership of leadership development programs, ensuring strategy, design, execution, and governance are aligned and scalable across the organization end‑to‑end: calendars, cohorts, registrations, materials, evaluations, and follow‑through
Support the design, delivery, and ongoing management of enterprise leadership programs (e.g., New Leader Academy, LIFT, EDGE post-grad development program, mentor connections, support learning, and Lunch & Learns)
Adapt learning content for in‑person, virtual, and blended environments
Maintain structured learning pathways aligned to leadership levels and career stages
Ensure learning experiences are well‑organized, accessible, and timed to business realities
Track participation, completion, and engagement across all programs
Lead marketing and communication strategies to support program rollout, visibility, and engagement
Serve as the ADP Learning Management System (LMS) owner
Add, maintain, and organize courses, curricula, and learning paths
Ensure accurate learner assignments, completions, and records
Run routine and ad‑hoc reports to support Talent, HRBPs, and leaders
Maintain data integrity across learning, development, and compliance content
Administer, support, and advise on leadership and development assessment tools, including Path 4/6 and other approved tools
Serve as an internal expert on appropriate use cases, interpretation, and application
Support assessment logistics, reporting, and debrief preparation in partnership with Talent leadership
Help leaders and HR partners translate assessment insights into development actions
Support internal development initiatives tied to succession, performance cycles, and career pathways
Coordinate external learning offerings, partners, and vendors as needed
Maintain centralized records and documentation for all development offerings
Continuously improve learning content and systems based on feedback and data
Develop effective working relationships through influencing and advising
Create and maintain a training knowledge base that can be accessed by both new employees and existing staff
Stay current on leadership development trends, research, and best practices, proactively integrating new insights to elevate program quality and impact
Support full-cycle recruitment for salaried and hourly roles across key business units using recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, etc
Other responsibilities as assigned