Senior Specialist, Talent Development at Environmental Defense Fund | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Senior Specialist, Talent Development at Environmental Defense Fund

Senior Specialist, Talent Development

Environmental Defense Fund · Austin, TX, US

4 days ago

Senior Specialist, Talent Development

Environmental Defense Fund · Austin, TX, US

5 days ago
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About the Role

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and measuring learning and development solutions that support EDF Talent Development goals, with regular hands-on work in EDF’s Learning Management System (LMS). The ideal candidate has a strong interest in developing people and fostering impactful knowledge sharing. This position manages projects such as leadership development programs, facilitates training sessions, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, and facilitates engaging and effective learning sessions using varied delivery methods.
  • Manages learning and development programs end-to-end, including design, development, delivery, measurement, and continuous improvement.
  • Administers and optimizes the LMS to build and manage learning courses and programs, maintain content, and generate reporting.
  • Utilizes data-driven insights to continuously enhance Talent Development programs by establishing metrics and measurement processes.
  • Manages program timelines, budgets, and resources independently, recommending approaches to keep projects on track.
  • Collaborates with HRBPs to ensure alignment of TD strategies with local and global needs.
  • Manages vendor relationships in coordination with associated programs.
  • Implements communication strategies for Talent Development initiatives.
  • Supports Onboarding, Performance Management Process, and other Talent Development initiatives.
  • Makes informed decisions on routine activities and communicates essential information to supervisors and teams.
  • Participates in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture (OEC) Goals.
  • Undertakes other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and facilitating enterprise-wide learning, leadership development, or talent management programs.
  • Demonstrated, hands-on experience administering and optimizing a Learning Management System (LMS) or Talent Management System.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of staff required.
  • Ability to work effectively across a growing, dynamic organization and among geographically dispersed colleagues.
  • Strong customer service orientation, excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and inclusivity.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • A cover letter must be included with the application.

Skills

  • Virtual facilitation
  • Learning Management System (LMS) administration
  • Talent Management System administration
  • Workday Learning
  • Cornerstone
  • SAP
  • Docebo
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • E-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360)
  • Facilitation
  • Presentation
  • Customer service
  • Judgment
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Tact
  • Diplomacy
  • Confidentiality
  • Self-awareness
  • Cultural competency
  • Inclusivity
  • Written communication
  • Oral communication
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills

Location

  • Hybrid (Greater NY and Austin areas)

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Fixed-term

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 4+ years of experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Robust benefits
  • Professional development opportunities

About the Company

  • EDF is a modern global organization.