State of Missouri · 10 hours ago
Senior Talent Development Specialist
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe State of Missouri is transforming its approach to talent management and is seeking a dedicated professional to lead this effort. This role involves directing the Breakthrough Leadership program, managing participant engagement, and collaborating with various departments to enhance talent development initiatives.
AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Focus areas will include (and not be limited to) directing the Breakthrough Leadership program. This includes managing the registration, working with Departments to approve participants, coordinating speakers, and tracking spending, along with the facilitation of program modules
Liaise with departments, content experts, external vendors, and more to ensure learning outcomes are met
Continue to enhance learning modules through experience, participant feedback, engagement with Department leadership, as well as understanding and supporting needed program shifts and trends
Identify, develop, and implement ongoing engagement and professional development opportunities for program alumni
Collaborate with statewide talent development leaders to equip them with knowledge and resources to develop and implement successful talent development efforts
Evaluate external market best practices to identify and implement end-to-end talent strategies to foster a high-performing culture. Research may include examining how the business acquires, retains, and develops the right people at the right time and location to match business needs at scale
Employ various assessment techniques to determine the effectiveness of the team member life cycle and recommend/implement opportunities for improvement
Provide facilitation and support for other Talent Development programs as needed
Consult on special training requests and develop content to respond to the identified needs as well as facilitate or co-facilitate sessions that are developed
Assist with special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, project planning, program assessment, and program design
Competency in developing rapport with others and adapting to interpersonal styles when communicating one-on-one with individuals, working with diverse groups, facilitating training sessions, leading focus groups, and other interactions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven program management skills with demonstrated ability to listen, plan, prioritize, organize, and execute enterprise-wide strategies
Strong organizational skills, an emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and understanding the need for data-driven results
Excellent consulting and collaboration skills
Ability to strategize and develop innovative solutions for diverse audiences
Ability to provide customers with efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service
Team player mindset with the ability to work cohesively on a fast-paced, high-performance team
Familiarity with the principles of continuous improvement
Successful background check results are required for employment in this position
Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment
Preferred
Public service-oriented focus
Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Proven competency in talent development, training facilitation, employee engagement, project/program management, human resources, or other talent management area
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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