Specialist-Talent Development, Sr.

Primary Purpose JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Talent Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering impactful training and leadership development programs that build organizational capability and drive performance. This role requires expertise in applying the ADDIE model to manage multiple training initiatives concurrently while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate is a skilled facilitator who can lead engaging in-person and virtual workshops, with a strong emphasis on leadership development initiatives. Additionally, this position supports LMS administration, SOP development, stakeholder engagement, performance metrics reporting, and program coordination across the enterprise.

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:

- Program Design & Development (ADDIE): Conduct needs assessments and analyze performance gaps to inform training strategies. Design, develop, and implement effective learning solutions using the ADDIE model. Create facilitator guides, participant materials, eLearning modules, and blended learning solutions.

- Facilitation & Delivery: Facilitate dynamic in-person and virtual workshops, ensuring engaging and interactive learning experiences. Deliver leadership development content, team-building sessions, and core skills training across various levels of the organization.

- Program Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage multiple training projects concurrently, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met Partner with HR, business leaders, and SMEs to align programs with organizational priorities. Act as a liaison between stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and seamless program delivery.

- Mentoring & Coaching: Provide guidance and support to junior team members and colleagues to foster professional growth, enhance skills, and prepare them for future leadership roles.

- Performance Measurement & Reporting: Monitor, track, and report on training participation, effectiveness, and performance metrics. Analyze feedback and learning data to recommend program improvements and demonstrate ROI.

- LMS & SOP Support: Support the administration, reporting, and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS). Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and scalability of learning processes.

- Leadership Development Focus: Collaborate on the design and delivery of leadership development programs to build a strong leadership pipeline. Provide coaching, feedback, and facilitation to enhance leadership skills and organizational capability.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field preferred.

Experience

- 5+ years of experience in training, talent development, or instructional design.

Skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

- Strong project management capabilities with a record of overseeing concurrent initiatives and meeting deadlines.

- Strong facilitation and presentation skills with experience leading leadership development sessions.

- Proficiency with LMS administration and training program reporting.

- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), LMS software, and specialized training content development tools.

- Advanced instructional design skills with an emphasis on creating interactive and impactful training sessions.

- Analytical mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Competencies

- Certification in instructional design, facilitation, or leadership development (e.g., CPLP/ATD, DDI, FranklinCovey).

- Familiarity with eLearning authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate) and virtual platforms (Zoom, MS Teams).

- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

- Adaptability and self-motivation, with a steadfast commitment to quality and compliance.

Compensation

- The annual salary range for this position will be $83,000 - $104,000/yr.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

- Industry competitive pay

- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

- Infertility Coverage

- Parental Leave

- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

- Identity theft protection

- Annual discretionary bonus

- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

- Company vehicle (if applicable)

- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more

- Networking and employee engagement events

- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms

: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement:

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.