Talent Development Strategist - Organizational Development/HR (Kansas City, MO)

Description The Talent Development Strategist is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive talent development programs for assigned functional areas that align with business objectives, drive performance and support a culture of continuous learning and growth. This role will collaborate with various HR teams, leadership and other stakeholders within the business to identify needs... develop learning initiatives, create programs in support of learning initiatives and measure effectiveness against the stated goals. This is an onsite position located in Kansas City, MO. • Design, implement, and evaluate training programs that address identified needs and support employee development. • Partner with business leaders, HR team and other stakeholders to develop and execute talent development strategies for assigned functional areas that align with the organization's goals and objectives. • Evaluate the effectiveness of talent development programs to ensure they meet the needs of team members, strategic organization priorities, and stakeholders. • Lead the end-to-end project management of talent development programs and successfully launch organizational learning programs. • Collaborate with subject matter experts to create engaging and impactful learning experiences, including workshops, seminars, e-learning modules, and leadership development programs. • Partner with HR teams to analyze available data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement specific to talent development programs; conduct additional assessments as necessary. • Utilize a variety of learning methodologies to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. • Facilitate training, including live, in-person, virtual and hybrid classes, with various groups or teams. • Collaborate with the broader Human Resources team to understand the organization's needs and recommend talent development solutions for assigned functional areas. • Build and maintain strong relationships with HR team, key business leaders and talent Development stakeholders. • Identify inefficient processes and make recommendations for improvement. Lead and/or support process improvement efforts, including communicating and training others on new methods. • Provide advice and recommendations on maximizing utilization of available learning management system tools, resources, platforms and content to support learning and development programs and initiatives. • Evaluate and update existing learning and development programs to ensure relevant and accurate content as well as effective program design. • Work with learning management system administrator to maintain current knowledge of system tools, resources, issues and updates. • Research options for external training to meet identified needs. Present options and recommendations to management and other key stakeholders, including availability, cost, enrollment process, anticipated utilization and key metrics. • Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in talent development to ensure our programs remain innovative and effective. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, communication, or a related field from an accredited program and 4 years of experience in talent development, organizational development, or related role required. • Experience in AEC, construction and/or professional services industries preferred. • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. • Demonstrated ability to listen, identify needs, evaluate options, make recommendations and implement solutions. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly present complex information. • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. • Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and other relevant technology platforms. • Proficient in presentation design and delivery software, including CANVA, PowerPoint and Teams. • Proficient utilization of audio-visual equipment for in-person, virtual and hybrid training delivery. • Strong presentation and public speaking skills. • Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals and deliver results in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and frequent interruptions. • Demonstrated creative and/or technical writing skills. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Job Human Resources Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Req ID: 241691 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JP #COR N/A