Talent Development Specialist

Position Title:

Talent Development Specialist

Department:

Human Resources

Job Description:

The TDOE Specialist is a highly motivated HR professional skilled in Talent and Organizational Development, leadership facilitation, and project coordination. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship‑building capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong instructional facilitation skills, and the ability to develop resources, support strategic projects, and positively influence leaders and team members across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. 

Relationship Management:

• Demonstrates excellence and integrity, maintains a positive attitude, and shows a strong passion for leadership and continuous improvement.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; highly influential and collaborative with employees at all levels.

• Partners effectively with external vendors as needed.

Project and Priority Coordination:

• Works effectively under pressure; prioritizes multiple tasks and adjusts work as necessary to meet tight deadlines.

• Communicates complex information clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.

• Executes deliverables with strong attention to detail and quality.

• Applies proactive thinking and critical‑thinking skills to solve problems.

• Coordinates and plans complex meetings, work sessions, and events involving multiple stakeholders, including scheduling, facility arrangements, technology setup, catering, and resource alignment.

Instructor-Led Training or Facilitation Skills:

• Facilitates learning programs for leadership and individual contributors aligned with organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Creates an engaging, positive, and professional learning environment that supports diverse learning styles.

• Models classroom standards through professionalism, conduct, work ethic, and integrity.

• Designs, develops, and tracks learner metrics within the learning management system in alignment with organizational priorities.

• Develops methods to assess learner comprehension through tests, interactive activities, and other evaluation tools.

Resource Development to Facilitate Team Member Success:

• Facilitates learning sessions for multiple levels of leadership and employees.

• Maintains strong working knowledge of all TDOE initiatives, including onboarding, performance management, engagement, and culture.

• Supports project plans by managing timelines, communications, quality reviews, risks, roadblocks, critical paths, and resource constraints.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with organizational leaders, subject matter experts, and external consultants; oversees stakeholder groups supporting TDOE initiatives.

• Develops resources, tools, presentations, and training materials to support initiative launch strategies and drive leader buy‑in; facilitates organization‑wide training with minimal supervision.

• Writes communication strategies that support the success and visibility of TDOE initiatives.

• Completes ad‑hoc and special projects based on evolving business needs and strategic priorities.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on Talent and Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Learning Management technology, Performance Management, and/or leader coaching required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification at the time of hire or attainment within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple projects, and adjust work effectively under tight deadlines.

• Expertise in employee listening strategies, including survey and tactic development, strategy execution, action planning for improvement, and leader coaching.

• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships; highly influential and collaborative across all employee levels.

• Ability to assess audience needs and select appropriate learning modalities based on learning objectives and analysis.

• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to align recommendations and actions with organizational goals.

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills for both large and small groups.

• Demonstrated project and program management experience working with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

• Strong follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines effectively and efficiently.

• Proactive critical thinker skilled in developing innovative solutions to organizational challenges.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and approachable manner.

• High integrity, sound judgment, and a positive attitude with a strong passion for leadership and employee development.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.