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Colorado PERA · 11 hours ago

Workforce and Talent Development Specialist I or II

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

Colorado PERA is a public employee benefit service provider in Colorado, seeking a Workforce and Talent Development Specialist. This role focuses on designing and implementing learning programs to enhance employee skills and align with organizational goals.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesRetirement

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Human Resources Director to translate organizational goals and strategic priorities into learning requirements, development experiences, and curriculum design

Participates in the new-hire onboarding experience including but not limited to Blueprint and CORE to strengthen culture assimilation, increase early engagement, and accelerate knowledge transfer

Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of new-hire programs and adapts content, delivery, or timing based on feedback, business needs, and outcomes

Administers the Performance Development and Learning Management System (Achieve), serving as a system administrator and subject-matter expert to support processes such as goal setting, performance appraisals, training assignments, content creation, and reporting

Curates and tailors accessible learning content within the LMS, generating new materials and recommending high-quality external resources to meet evolving organizational needs

Leads the Pathways Retirement Education Program, overseeing program design, content updates, facilitation support, and continuous improvement

Designs and develops learning content and determines the optimal mix of instructor-led, hands-on, and multimedia learning approaches that align with talent needs and business requirements

Partners with the HR Director to build leadership capability by developing tools, resources, and learning experiences that support leader knowledge, growth, and performance

Provides CliftonStrengths coaching to individuals and teams to enhance self-awareness, leverage strengths, and improve collaboration and performance

Serves as an engagement champion by coordinating employee engagement survey administration and facilitating post-survey action planning and follow-up

Administers the Mentoring Program, including conducting information sessions, pairing participants, coordinating meetings, and supporting follow-through

Supports administration and facilitation of the leadership and related programs

Oversees the InFre continuing education program, ensuring accurate coordination, administration, and participant support

Participates in budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and tracking budget utilization

Contributes to succession planning and workforce planning efforts by supporting capability assessments, identifying skill gaps, assisting with readiness evaluations, and integrating learning solutions that strengthen the talent pipeline and future-focused workforce capabilities

Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and team events

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Learning Management SystemCurriculum DesignEmployee EngagementMS Office SuiteCliftonStrengths CoachingSelf-DirectionProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with employees and leadership

Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail and focus on quality

Demonstrated ability to self-direct work including the ability to set priorities, organize work, meet deadlines and communicate issues in a timely manner

Ability to balance efficiency with quality

Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively utilize new software and technologies quickly

Experience and demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment to complete project work

Ability to maintain consistent performance and follow-through even when balancing multiple priorities and shifting demands