Talent Development - Talent Development Partner

Talent Development Partner

The Talent Development Partner is responsible for facilitating courses, maintaining programs, and performing tasks related to the development of team members throughout the organization. This position will operate at a professional level while working closely with organization leaders to build talent and instill a culture of learning. The Talent Development Partner requires a perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels of the organization and approach operational support in a consultative way.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitation & Delivery

• Facilitates in-person, virtual, or blended learning experiences and development opportunities that require public speaking, classroom management, and retention assessment
• Plans, coordinates, and communicates class availability and schedules to all pertinent departments and team members
• Formulates facilitator guides and determines instructional methods, including individual development, group instruction, computer-based learning, lectures, demonstrations, and meetings

Program Design & Development

• Partners with HR, senior leaders, and other members of L&D to create modern, comprehensive learning experiences for operations leaders and team members
• Designs programs, courses, and content aligned with industry best practices and research in adult learning theory, high potential development, and engagement
• Manages requests for training or instructional resources, creating systems to evaluate requests, developing a scope of work, and executing the design, development, and delivery of instruction or resources
• Ensures all course curricula and educational materials are updated and of exceptional quality
• Develops assessment and skills models to support operations teams in continued development of their teams

Strategic Evaluation & Analysis

• Serves as a strategic thought partner in planning and delivering large-scale development or learning sessions
• Annually evaluates all external and internal learning and development programs using formal and informal evaluation tools
• Provides strategic revision recommendations for current learning and development initiatives
• Interprets internal survey or assessment data to provide direction, resources, and support for operational teams
• Identifies opportunities to develop, facilitate, and maintain learning efforts to fill skills or knowledge gaps of the organization

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Adult Education (Required)

Experience

• Required minimum of four years of corporate training experience
• Required experience providing formal and interactive presentations/learning experiences to small and large audiences
• Preferred previous experience using learning management systems
• Preferred Human Resources experience in policies, procedures, and employment law

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence people from various backgrounds and levels, supported by excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skill adapting instruction and facilitation within a remote work environment (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other platforms), using current and innovative adult learning practices
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using computers and software applications, including the ability to learn and effectively use new software
• Skill in solving practical problems and resolving administrative issues under pressure, including situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other Requirements

• Associated Professional in Talent Development certification or ability to obtain certification within 12 months
• Ability to obtain and maintain Work Permit Level 2.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required by business needs
• Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance
• Valid driver's license and insurability if operating a Tribal vehicle

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

• Regularly stands and walks; reaches with hands and arms
• Frequently uses fingers to type or handle objects
• Frequently climbs or balances
• Occasionally sits, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves 50 to 70 pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

• This position is primarily in a temperature-controlled office environment with exposure to moderate noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to tobacco smoke, flashing lights, and loud noises as found in a casino setting.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, repetitive motions, extreme cold or extreme heat.

Travel Requirements

Travel is infrequent to nearby properties but is typically not required.

Hiring Preference

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.

General Sign-off & Disclaimers

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.

Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are intended to represent the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or reassigned based on business needs, organizational changes, regulatory requirements, or direction from leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.