Senior Talent Development Specialist

The Senior Talent Development Specialist is a key member of the Global HR team responsible for driving high-impact learning and development initiatives across Jack Links. This position is responsible for leading the design implementation and oversight of key leadership development and employee growth initiatives. It plays a critical role in driving performance management strategies through close collaboration with HR partners and business leaders to shape processes and programs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on facilitator passionate about delivering engaging learning experiences and continuously improving outcomes through data and feedback. The primary focus will be on initiatives within North America while actively collaborating with other regions to ensure alignment with global priorities.

The responsibilities of this position shall consist of but not be limited to the following: 

Learning & Development

• Design develop and facilitate leadership development programs that support employee development and organizational goals.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and partner with leaders to deliver tailored solutions.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions with impact and confidence.
• Leverage LMS platforms (e.g. Cornerstone) and tools to support blended learning strategies.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using metrics and feedback; recommend improvements.
• Address team development needs through root cause analysis and targeted interventions to drive team effectiveness.
• Stay current with learning technologies and integrate them into program design and delivery.

Performance & Talent Management

• Manage the performance management cycle including goal setting reviews and development conversations.
• Monitor and improve performance management processes to align with business goals.
• Support talent reviews and succession planning strategies.

Qualifications :

Education:  

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Education Organizational Development or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 4 years in talent development learning design or performance management.
• Strong facilitation and instructional design capabilities.
• Ability to apply adult learning principles to create structured engaging content.
• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing blended learning solutions including e-learning instructor-led training and on-the-job training.
• Proficiency in utilizing and managing LMS platforms and training development tools.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to assess learning needs and recommend tailored learning solutions.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decision making and derive insights related to talent management leadership effectiveness engagement and employee performance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Project management experience in matrixed or multi-site environments with the ability to develop and manage project plans through execution.
• Experience with performance management platforms such as Cornerstone.
• Up to 20% travel.

Preferred:

• Certifications in instructional design facilitation or assessments (e.g. CPLP ATD Hogan Insights).
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with supporting multi-site operations.
• Experience with Cornerstone performance management succession or learn.

Additional Information :

The hiring range for this role is $90000 - $115000.  Actual hourly rates will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:   your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time