As a Talent Development Specialist working for Taylor Morrison you will oversee the development, coordination and implementation of training initiatives that further increase organization effectiveness and employee capabilities.

We trust that as a Talent Development Specialist you will: (responsibilities)

Collaborate with the team to produce and facilitate Curriculum and Training materials related to all programs facilitated by the Learning and Development department
Assist with the research, development, design and implementation of critical initiatives and projects related to all facets of talent development
Primary support for national assessment program to include identifying development opportunities, creating and facilitating curriculum and helping to drive desired outcomes
Develop, design and facilitate sessions related to the national assessment program to foster more cohesive teams and working relationships
Support leadership and PS team on identifying available resources to effectively solve for training needs. This includes various types of blended learning including classroom training, e-learning, self-study and other mediums to continue development
May review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program content and/or instructor presentation methods
Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities for program effectiveness
Assist L&D team on coming up with creative solutions and training methods when expected improvements are not seen
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with team members, focus groups, or consultation with leaders and PS team members
Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, attending conferences, and networking with other L&D professionals
In conjunction with L&D leadership, help negotiate contracts with vendors including desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses
Work with National Events Manager to track actual costs of events for budget purposes
Provide National Events Manager all required information in a timely manner to ensure appropriate reservation of venues, room blocks, room requirements, etc
In conjunction with L&D leadership, monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures
Help facilitate various L&D programs
Oversee and ensure all assessments, surveys, and other training mechanisms (for example 360s, questionnaires, etc) are sent, completed and collected timely, to include tracking of data, participation and follow-up as needed
Conduct ROI and/or analysis of development solutions and OD programs, make recommendations for modification and monitor the effectiveness of these initiatives
May provide leadership and guidance to assigned staff in the future
You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes) 

Approachable
Communication
High Expectations/Results Oriented
Integrity/Trust
Listening
Problem Solving
Sense of Urgency
Visionary

About you: (requirements)

5 years of progressive experience with strategic focus on learning and development
3+ years of leadership experience desired
Knowledge of adult learning techniques, instructional design, presentation, facilitation and consultation skills
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Strong HR and business acumen with demonstrated success in the design and delivery of training development programs
Subject matter expertise with employee PI assessment tools. Certifications in these types of tools are desired
Adept at providing solutions to enhance individual or team training initiatives
Excellent coaching and facilitation skills with the ability to quickly establish and build effective relationships
Strong organizational and project management skills to meet multiple priorities and deadlines
Has the ability to adapt to new environments quickly as well as the flexibility to change direction when needed
Demonstrated analytical capabilities to determine the ROI of development solutions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations
Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.