Talent Development Specialist

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

About The Position

The Talent Development Specialist is a strategic partner to campus leaders, Human Resources, managers, and employees, helping build the capabilities, engagement, and talent pipelines needed to support Howmet’s continued growth. This role leads the design, development, coordination, and facilitation of high-quality learning and talent development programs while partnering with leaders to identify business needs and translate them into effective people-development solutions. The Talent Development Specialist will play a key role in strengthening the Whitehall campus talent pipeline through learning and development, talent management, succession planning, career development, employee engagement, and leadership coaching. This position will also manage the Center for Change, ensuring the facility effectively supports learning, collaboration, meetings, and the evolving needs of the campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
3 years of experience in talent development, learning and development, human resources, organizational development, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating learning programs for employees and/or leaders.
Experience supporting talent management processes such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, calibration, and career development.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong coaching, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to partner effectively with leaders at all levels and influence without direct authority.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience developing written proposals, applications, or grant submissions is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning/talent management systems.

Responsibilities

Partner with campus leaders to understand business priorities, workforce needs, and capability gaps, and identify appropriate learning and development solutions.
Design, develop, coordinate, schedule, and facilitate engaging, high-quality learning and development programs for employees and leaders.
Develop and deliver learning experiences that strengthen technical, professional, leadership, and organizational capabilities across the Whitehall campus.
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives and use feedback and data to continuously improve programs.
Collaborate with HR and business leaders to align development programs with organizational priorities and Howmet's growth strategy.
Partner with HR and campus leadership to facilitate talent management processes, including performance management, calibration, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development planning.
Provide guidance and coaching to managers and leaders throughout the talent review process, helping them identify strengths, development opportunities, critical roles, and emerging talent.
Partner with leaders and employees to create meaningful and robust individual development plans that build capabilities and strengthen succession pipelines.
Help leaders translate talent review outcomes into actionable development strategies and follow-up plans.
Support a culture of continuous feedback, career growth, internal mobility, and employee development.
Partner with campus leaders and HR to identify opportunities to improve employee engagement and strengthen the employee experience.
Use engagement data, employee feedback, and business insights to help leaders develop and implement meaningful action plans.
Coach leaders on practices that promote inclusion, recognition, development, communication, and employee connection.
Manage and coordinate the Center for Change facility to support campus learning, meetings, collaboration, and organizational development needs.
Ensure the facility is effectively scheduled, maintained, and equipped to accommodate current and future learning and meeting requirements.
Partner with stakeholders to maximize the Center for Change as a resource for employee development and Howmet's continued growth.
Research and identify opportunities for training grants and external funding available through government agencies, foundations, and other organizations.
Draft, coordinate, and submit grant applications, proposals, and supporting documentation.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external organizations as needed to develop compelling proposals aligned with workforce and business needs.