Learning and Talent Specialist

at  US Venture

POSITION SUMMARY U.S. Venture learning builds industry-leading, strategic and targeted development initiatives to grow bench strength while attracting and retaining top talent at every tier of our organization.
Through our commitments to creativity and innovation, we develop cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower team members, ensuring they are equipped to lead U.S. Venture into the future.
We are looking for a Learning & Talent Specialist on our People Resource Team to design, implement and evaluate professional and organizational development programs that strengthen individual and organizational capabilities to execute our strategic business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in Training, Human Resources or related field and 5-8 years related
experience
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Strong instructional design experience
Talent assessment certifications highly preferred
Proficient with PC using Word for Windows, PowerPoint, Excel & Access
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced level of organizational skills
Excellent leadership abilities
U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Design, implement and measure highly interactive Leadership Development solutions
• Facilitate learning events (both virtual and in-person) with passion and energy
• Utilize various technologies to reach our team members (we use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Articulate Rise etc.)
• Have a thirst to stay current with industry practices and advancements
• Demonstrate strong project management and communication skills
• Have a willingness to interact across our entire organization at multiple levels
• Think Big and Make it Happen!
  This position will office full-time from our company headquarters in Appleton, WI.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and deploys company’s employee and leadership development strategy, programs, methodologies, and tools to meet current and future business needs.
Designs, develops and facilitates leadership development and other customized US Venture programs. Coaches and develops internal leaders as teachers.
Establishes and maintains company’s open enrollment curriculum, aligning offerings to our company’s business strategies and initiatives, core competencies and enterprise employee and leadership development needs.
Partners with business leaders and HR colleagues to assess and identify performance needs. Uses a performance consulting approach to identify root cause(s) and recommends effective learning or talent-based solutions, when appropriate.
Recommends and influences alternative solutions when learning is not the appropriate intervention.
Manages vendor relationships including contracts, pricing and service definition/quality. Ensures adherence to vendor requirements e.g. intellectual property standards.
Facilitates classroom training, meetings, conferences and workshops as needed.
Designs and develops communication (i.e. newsletter, team member meetings, internal display media, etc.) to promote learning and talent offerings
Maintains team member training records through appropriate database program
Participates in and documents procedures for the Talent Management team
Administers and coordinates system support related to training activities such as course entry, participant enrollment, and course closeout
Monitors and provides completion updates related to Talent Management activity deadlines
Administers and maintains the internal training webpage which includes ensuring the most up to date and accurate data is stored on the site