Talent Development and Engagement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Assist in coordinating the University’s initiatives aimed at attracting, welcoming, developing, and retaining employees.

• Design, assess, and enhance the university-wide onboarding program while maintaining onboarding resources, supervisor checklists, and 30/60/90-day tools.

• Create and sustain annual training plans for employees and supervisors.

• Develop and manage supervisor development programs that encompass hiring, onboarding, communication, coaching, documentation, performance management, recognition, conflict resolution, and challenging conversations.

• Organize leadership and professional development opportunities while facilitating training sessions.

• Keep training materials and participation records updated and assess the effectiveness of programs.

• Oversee the annual performance evaluation process, including timelines, communications, forms or workflows, and tracking completion.

• Provide training for supervisors and employees on goal setting, feedback, evaluations, and development planning.

• Collaborate with HR on critical performance issues, corrective actions, and performance improvement strategies.

• Create and coordinate employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.

• Organize engagement surveys, pulse surveys, stay interviews, and other listening activities.

• Analyze feedback and workforce trends to identify actionable steps aimed at enhancing engagement and retention.

• Assist in developing career paths, job families, and career development resources while promoting internal mobility.

• Support development planning, mentoring, cross-training, succession planning, and the growth of future leaders.

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process for staff roles from job posting to accepted offer.

• Collaborate with hiring managers on position requirements, job postings, recruitment sources, search procedures, interview questions, and selection criteria.

• Maintain applicant tracking systems and communicate with candidates and hiring managers.

• Organize reference checks, background screenings, offer documentation, and other pre-employment procedures.

• Maintain recruitment records while monitoring vacancies, time-to-fill metrics, applicant sources, and offer acceptance rates.

• Manage talent program records, analyze HR data and employee feedback, prepare reports and recommendations, and work collaboratively across Human Resources.

• Stay informed on talent management trends and higher education employment practices, recommending enhancements as needed.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.

• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, talent management, recruiting, learning and development, employee engagement, or a related field.

• Proven experience in coordinating multiple HR programs or projects from the planning stage through to implementation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors across all levels.

• Sound judgment and the capability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Strong organizational abilities with a knack for managing multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.

• Experience in a college or university setting is preferred.

• Background in developing supervisor or leadership training programs is preferred.

• Familiarity with applicant tracking, performance management, learning, or HRIS systems is preferred.

• Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Good judgment and discretion are essential.

• A collaborative mindset and readiness to work across departments.

• An inquisitive nature, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Employee recognition programs.