Senior Talent Development Specialist, Leadership Development

About the role

PacifiCorp is seeking a Senior Talent Development Specialist to support its growing Talent Management team. This role contributes to exciting new talent programs with a focus on building a leadership pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional design, facilitation, and management of programs that support leadership development and address complex business needs across the enterprise.
• Identify capability gaps, forecast future talent needs, and develop scalable programs that drive long-term organizational growth and performance.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to identify capability gaps and align learning initiatives with long-term talent strategies.
• Use data and analytics to forecast talent needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
• Collaboratively design and deliver enterprise-wide programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.
• Influence and guide stakeholders on best practices in learning and development.
• Oversee the development and deployment of learning content, tools, and platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate learning into broader talent and business strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team building capability.
• Travel as needed to support strategic program delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in learning and talent development, with demonstrated success in strategic program design and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, and contribute to a positive team culture; open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional growth.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improve outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives and working with executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, LMS platforms, and course-authoring tools (e.g., Articulate).
• Ability to travel as needed, 10-20%.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications in learning or talent development (e.g., CPTD, DiSC, Gallup Strengths Coach).
• Experience with change management, organizational development, or leadership coaching.
• Familiarity with talent analytics or business intelligence tools.

Skills

• Instructional Design
• Adult Learning Theory
• Performance Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Facilitation
• Communication
• Stakeholder Management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Pay

$88,800 - $111,000

Schedule

FULL TIME, 100% onsite