Talent Development Specialist

At Wipfli, people count
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Manager, Talent and Organizational Development, the Talent Development Specialist will be responsible for leading training solutions to enhance the skills and knowledge of associates. This includes the creation, management, and continuous improvement of training programs to drive overall system adoption.
Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for training initiatives, providing guidance and strategic direction.
• Review strategic roadmaps and identify training needs in advance of deployment.
• Establish training priorities, timelines, and objectives in collaboration with leadership and key stakeholders.
• Utilize technology to enhance the delivery and accessibility of training content, including the firm's digital adoption platform.
• Develop and deliver training programs that address the needs of the organization and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and recommend effective training solutions.
• Partner with I3T, T&C (Systems Team), business owners, product leaders, end users, and external vendors to translate business needs into training and learning requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics and provide expertise on program changes.
• Coach and support associates to help them apply skills and knowledge.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in training and development.
• Manage multiple training projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience orchestrating technical training.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Experience with instructional design tools such as Articulate, Guidde, etc.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of leaders to establish aligned goals and reinforce new behaviors.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for content creation and delivery.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams to design comprehensive learning experiences.
• Social awareness and the ability to interact effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Digital Adoption Platforms.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Ability to facilitate non-technical training content

Tiffany Farnsworth, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!
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Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $73,000 - $98,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.