Talent Development Manager presso Smithbucklin
Smithbucklin · Chicago, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Ufficio in Chicago
Human Resources Chicago, IL
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.
Our hybrid environment offers you the option of working from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.
Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $90,000 – $115,000.
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of reference and background investigation based on position.
Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.
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Description
Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. is looking for a Talent Development Manager to join its Chicago office. The Talent Development Manager will shape the learning experiences that empower every employee to grow, learn and thrive.
In this role you will design, manage, and facilitate company-wide learning and development initiatives that strengthen employee growth and engagement. Reporting to the Director of Talent Development, you will partner across HR and business units to provide dotted-line guidance to team members on key projects and initiatives. We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, hands-on professional who will help us evolve our programming, deliver engaging learning experiences, and continuously improve the employee journey.
At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.
What You Will Do:
Lead and deliver a broad portfolio of talent development programs and projects, including:
- Manager and Leader Development
- Facilitate and manage the People Manager Development Program (DDI certified), a blended series of virtual and in-person sessions.
- Design and Delivery Manager Basics, Coaching Series, and customized learning paths for senior managers and executives.
- Performance Management
- Support and enhance Smithbucklin’s company-wide performance management processes, creating resources and delivering training while coordinating goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, and progress tracking to ensure consistency, accountability, and meaningful feedback across all teams.
- Learning Design & Delivery
- Develop skill-focused courses and target competency learning paths in support of the strategic plan.
- Support and co-facilitate New Employee Orientation and other company onboarding learning programs.
- Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and to create customized learning strategies.
- Onboarding & Employee Experience
- Manage executive onboarding and design enhanced new-hire programs in collaboration with HR and business units.
- Engagement & Collaboration
- Partner with employee-led groups and committees to drive engagement and inclusion.
- Continuously improve curriculum quality and overall employee experience.
- Provide project leadership for additional Talent Development initiatives as needed.
This Role Might Be for You If…
- You have a passion for improving employee experience and creating innovative learning solutions.
- You are a skilled facilitator of both virtual and in-person learning courses, able to bring energy and enthusiasm to group sessions.
- You have proven ability to balance day-to-day execution with strategic project management.
- You are a strong relationship builder who collaborates effectively across levels and functions.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, professional-services environment with a client-service mindset.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience, with supervisory responsibilities preferred
- Previous project management experience desired
- Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
- DDI (Development Dimensions International) certification is a plus
- Train-the-trainer instruction and adult learning theory experience
Where Do You Fit?
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.
Our hybrid environment offers you the option of working from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.
Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $90,000 – $115,000.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of reference and background investigation based on position.
Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.
