JOB SUMMARY

The Talent Management Specialist plays a key role in promoting and facilitating team member training and professional development programs across the company. This position supports the execution of our strategic human capital initiatives that enable DuraServ to achieve its growth priorities and mission. Scope includes leading talent management programs such as the DuraServ Learning Journeys, training material creation and delivery, and other talent management company goals that help attract and retain top talent. Success in this role requires strong skills in communication, collaboration, project management, and training facilitation to ensure high-impact learning experiences for current and future leaders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Has an important participating role in the company’s full-cycle of talent management programs such as new hire orientation and onboarding, performance goal setting, performance reviews, learning and development programs, leadership development programs, diverse talent development initiatives, talent reviews, and succession planning. Coordinate and co-facilitate the Leadership Journeys professional development and learning program. Responsibilities include scheduling, communications, and participant support. Partner with internal stakeholders (HR, Communications, Operations) and external vendors (e.g., Korn Ferry) to support program delivery. Responsible for business intelligence reports using metrics and surveys related to training programs and professional development programs. Understands how to tell a story with data and feedback that results in continuous improvement of talent related programs.Assist in the creation of branded learning content and media assets in collaboration with Communications.Support integration of leadership development into HRIS and LMS platforms.Acts as the key talent management liaison for the company’s Sales Training Program. Maintains strong relationships with program participants, facilitators, and executive sponsors to drive engagement and retention.Partners with key stakeholders on creation of internal job aids and the development of training materials related to business projects, strategic initiatives, and skill enhancement.Responsible for the company’s learning management system content and content curation that aligns with our leadership competencies and related talent management programs.Collaborates with acquisition corporate teams and line management to ensure the company’s talent management practices are successfully integrated and embraced.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the required activities, duties, or responsibilities of the team member. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY MODEL

This role requires the demonstration of the following competencies: Instills Trust | Communicates Effectively | Demonstrates Customer Focus | Takes Initiative | Makes Quality Decisions | Drives Growth | Ensures Accountability | Drives Results

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledgeable on leadership competency frameworks and adult learning principles, including experiential learning, coaching models, and competency-based developmentDemonstrates expertise and knowledge of program evaluation methods, including how to measure learning impact, engagement, and performance improvementHas the skills to execute project management principles to manage multiple leadership programs, timelines, and stakeholder communications effectivelyDemonstrates confident facilitation and presentation skills to lead engaging workshops, training sessions, and leadership development eventsAbility to adapt talent management programs based on feedback, business needs, and evolving leadership priorities 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

In office environment. This is not a remote role. Training environments requiring platform training experienceMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

PLANNED BUSINESS TRAVEL 

This job requires little to no planned business travel. Business travel would typically be related to onboarding new business acquisitions to DuraServ’s talent management programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education or related field preferred.Five or more years of experience in talent management disciplines, especially in the area of learning and development, management training or leadership professional development.Experience with TMS technology solutions, LMS, HRIS, and digital learning and facilitation tools.

EEO STATEMENT 

DuraServ is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and afford equal employment opportunities to team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Our EEO policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between DuraServ and its team members, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and application of policies.