Candidates must reside in the Metro St. Louis, MO area. USA. Office hours are Monday through Thursday with the option of working from home on Friday.

Swank is seeking a strategic Talent Development Manager to play a critical role in developing the company's talent management framework. By leveraging industry best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, you will play a vital role in nurturing employee skills, enhancing performance, and creating a workforce that thrives in an evolving business landscape. Working with leaders throughout the organization, you will design and implement a talent management strategy, programs, and processes in support of the business strategy. You will also serve as an internal advisor on leadership and executive development, succession planning, and long-term talent planning.

Develop and implement the talent management strategy: Design and implement talent management strategies and initiatives that align with the organization's mission, vision, and values. This includes areas such as culture building, employee retention, career development, training and learning, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and performance management. Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of human resources policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on human resources trends and best practices
Refine the performance management program - Ensure there is an effective and fair performance management process. Train managers on the process and how to fairly assess performance and provide feedback or coaching. Automate the performance management process and continuously identify ways to enhance it.
Create training programs to promote continuous learning: Lead the design and implementation of training programs that address organizational needs and individual development plans. Collaborate with department heads to identify skill gaps and training requirements across various teams. Utilize both internal and external resources to create engaging and effective training content. Conduct training in an engaging manner and in consideration of different learning modalities. Stay abreast of new and emerging best practices and incorporate them into training programs as appropriate. Regularly assess and refine training initiatives based on feedback and performance data. Collaborate with Human Resources to integrate training outcomes into performance management processes. Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of training programs. Manage the training budget and resources efficiently.
Develop succession plans and leadership development: Develop and implement a succession planning program. Collaborate with Human Resources and management to identify high-potential employees and succession planning strategies. Design and execute leadership development initiatives to cultivate an internally diverse and robust pipeline of leaders. Provide coaching and mentorship to high-potential employees, fostering a culture of leadership excellence
Create a welcoming experience for new employees: Develop and enhance the onboarding process to ensure a seamless and informative experience for new hires. Create and implement training modules to introduce new employees to the company's culture, values, and expectations. Gather feedback to continuously improve the onboarding program.
Oversee Human Resources, reporting and analytics: Stay abreast of learning technologies and tools to enhance training effectiveness. Evaluate and implement e-learning platforms, virtual training solutions, and other technologies to support training initiatives. Oversee activities in the HRIS and other human resources-related software applications. Oversee human resources analytics and reporting to track key HR metrics and provide insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience designing and implementing training and development programs preferred
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures, including employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to take initiative and build strong relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with impeccable attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidential information and work in a team environment with a strong customer service focus.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products
401(K) plan with employer match
Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break
Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platform
This position is based in the office but there is an opportunity to work from home on Fridays

EOE, including disability/vets

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

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