Talent Development Specialist

The Michaels Organization • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day. The Talent Development (TD) Specialist is an integral part of The Michaels Organization’s team, assisting in building and managing programs that positively impact our business, our employees, and our clients. This individual will work to design and launch relevant talent development programs with input from multiple stakeholders, both at corporate and in the field. This person must be a collaborative team player, strong listener, and great relationship builder. They will lead the coordination of multiple elements for talent development programs including scheduling, managing attendance, facilitation, communications, logistics planning and setup, materials creation, and troubleshooting technical issues. This role drives learning initiatives that develop leaders at all levels, foster a culture of continuous development, and strengthen organizational capability. The position reports directly to the Director of Talent Development, and together this team strives to achieve The Michaels Organization’s goal of attracting, training and retaining talent.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of HR related experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, adult learning, organizational development, instruction design or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, learning styles, and experiential learning
• Experience facilitating classroom and virtual learning in a dynamic manner; demonstrated ability to build relationships, connect and engage with others quickly
• Must have experience with Storyline 360
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/programs
• This position requires a customer service oriented, self-motivated, responsive individual who can multi-task and work independently as well as in team environments, often under deadlines.
• Demonstrated flexibility and experience with problem solving, fostering teamwork, and managing change

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in areas such as: Learning/Development, instructional design, employee engagement, succession planning and performance management
• Experience with LMS and Adobe Create Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Premiere, Audition) preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with subject matter experts to design and deliver training programs and materials, including defining learning objectives, developing content, and establishing success criteria for self‑paced learning, instructor‑led sessions, and e‑learning modules. Knowledge of building learning and career paths.
• Facilitate engaging training workshops for employees and leaders across multiple business units, ensuring content is relevant, practical, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Ensure all training, curriculum, and learning initiatives are consistent with The Michaels Organization brand and support a cohesive learner experience.
• Support the administration of key talent management programs—including succession planning, individual development planning, leadership development, mentoring programs, performance management, and employee engagement—by coordinating processes, preparing materials, and partnering with stakeholders.
• Execute essential administrative and logistical tasks required for the preparation and delivery of programs, initiatives, and events, including scheduling, attendance tracking, materials creation, and technical troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of Talent Development and organizational learning initiatives.
• Administer and manage training activities in the Learning Management System (LMS), including building learning paths, assigning training, tracking progress, and generating reports.
• Maintain the LMS by managing users, updating hierarchies, configuring audiences, designing rules, and activating notifications
• Provide user support, troubleshoot issues, and partner with IT, SMEs, and vendors to resolve technical challenges
• Oversee additional talent development platforms, including but not limited to Taking Flight and Frontline Leadership, and other vendor driven platforms

Benefits

• As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more.
• We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program.
• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome
• Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level