Talent Development Spec

Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Technology & Talent Development, this role identifies, develops, coordinates, and facilitates training programs and initiatives to support the professional development of AAP staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess employee training and development needs through leadership and employee feedback, survey responses, and other relevant data.
• Identify and recommend education programs and resources to strengthen employee competencies, address skill gaps, and align with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) and external partners to create and refine training solutions and educational content.
• Review training curriculum and materials; customize content for accuracy and relevance to AAP needs.
• Utilize various training methodologies, instructional techniques, and learning tools to meet diverse learning needs and ensure training effectiveness.
• Maintain AAP accounts and employee information on LinkedIn Learning, Traliant, and other external learning platforms.
• Coordinate and schedule new hire, annual, and ad hoc training; monitor and track completion rates for compliance.
• Upload AAP training courses to the LinkedIn Learning training library.
• Provide guidance to staff and supervisors on available learning resources and development opportunities.
• Partner with supervisors to identify programs and resources targeting specific departmental or team needs.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of training programs related to AAP policies, procedures, and systems.
• Collaborate with HR staff to enhance new employee onboarding programs and support HR team projects.
• Support leadership and management development through coordination, facilitation, and administration of learning activities.
• Administer the annual staff Conflict of Interest and Disclosure survey; track responses and report disclosures.
• Assist with the administration of the annual performance review process, including configuring and managing review cycles in Culture Amp, creating training guides, and supporting performance goal development.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys, including recommending questions, configuring surveys, developing reports, and leveraging feedback to enhance training programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and facilitators through participant feedback, session attendance, and other assessment methods.
• Review and process tuition reimbursement and external professional development requests in compliance with AAP policies and IRS guidelines.
• Maintain the professional development intranet pages, including a centralized library of training materials and learning resources.
• Develop and disseminate visually appealing and informative communications to promote professional development courses and initiatives.
• Assist with the development and management of the AAP professional development budget; process invoices, monitor expenses, and report variances.
• Collaborate with IT and other staff to gather technical information and develop job aids, presentations, or communications for end-user training.
• Assist with HRIS maintenance, including employee data, processing employment actions, and professional development data; conduct routine system audits.
• Process and check bi-weekly payroll reports; provide reports to senior leadership as requested.
• Serve as backup for the emergency broadcast platform.
• Stay current on talent development trends, best practices, and emerging learning strategies.
• Utilize AI and other innovative solutions to implement process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Coordinate meeting logistics for on-site training programs, including printing, room reservations, A/V equipment, and catering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in adult education, training and development, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience coordinating, developing, and facilitating live and virtual training programs, including assessing training needs, establishing learning solutions, and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Experience with adult learning principles, instructional design, onboarding programs, learning technologies, employee engagement, performance and leadership development, and nonprofit or association environments preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, diplomacy, project management, presentation, critical thinking, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong technical acumen with proficiency in MS Office; experience with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams, Zoom) and document collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies, including AI; experience with an LMS or HRIS (e.g., ADP Workforce Now) and performance management platforms (e.g., Culture Amp) preferred.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required.

Pay

The current base pay range for this position is $82,182.66 - $86,748.48. Compensation decisions consider relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

Benefits

The AAP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement savings plans. View all benefits.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment requiring 40% of work time in the office per month.