Talent Management and Curriculum Specialist

Schumacher Automotive Group is searching for a Talent Management and Curriculum Specialist to deliver a best-in-class employee experience across dealership operations. This role bridges recruitment, training, compliance, and culture, ensuring employees are fully prepared, compliant, engaged, and productive from day one.

Responsibilities

• Talent Management & Workforce Development Support
  • Partner with HR leadership, Schumacher University, and department managers to execute employee training programs, employee follow-up, and career path planning.
  • Maintain accurate employee training and performance records.
  • Support internal mobility, succession planning, and career path development.
  • Track retention, turnover, and early performance indicators (30/60/90-day performance appraisals).
  • Work with department managers to document new hire goals and training compliance.
• Training & New Hire Experience
  • Lead structured training programs for all dealership roles, ensuring consistent delivery across locations and departments.
  • Facilitate orientation sessions covering company culture, professional standards, safety, compliance, and operational basics.
  • Develop role-specific training plans in partnership with Sales, Services, Parts, Collision, and Corporate Office Departments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during their first 90 days and beyond.
• Training Coordination & Early Development
  • Assign and track required training modules (compliance, safety, systems, and role-based learning).
  • Support managers with 30/60/90-day development plans and coaching frameworks.
  • Monitor training completion and provide progress reporting to leadership.
  • Assist with scheduling in-person and virtual training sessions.
  • Reinforce performance expectations, professional conduct, and customer experience standards.
• Culture, Engagement & Continuous Improvement
  • Champion a positive employee experience and people-first culture.
  • Gather feedback from new hires to improve onboarding effectiveness.
  • Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and engagement.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field preferred, not required.
• 2-5 years of experience in learning and development, talent management, or curriculum development.

Skills, Competencies, & Attributes

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.
• Comfortable working with dealership learning management systems.
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement focus.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Adaptable, positive, and team-driven.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced automotive dealership environment and/or corporate office environment, requiring regular interaction with dealership leadership, managers, and frontline staff. Occasional travel between dealership locations may be required.

All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to qualify for employment, including a background check and drug testing.