Senior Talent Development Specialist

Referral Details

We greatly appreciate your referral, and we look forward to reviewing the qualifications of the candidate you've recommended. Here's a brief overview of the process: After you've completed this referral form, your recommended candidate will be directed to apply for the specific role through our website. This step is crucial for Wipfli to remain compliant with federal laws and to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Once their application is received, our Talent Acquisition team will evaluate their qualifications, including how well they align with the requirements of the role and the broader needs of our organization. Your referred candidate will remain in our candidate database for future opportunities, offering them additional chances to become part of our team. As the referrer, your role in the recruitment process is to bring potential talent to our attention. We ask that you refrain from discussing updates on the candidate's status, out of respect for their personal consideration. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide you with a final update once the candidate has been informed of their application status. Throughout this process, we may reach out to you with questions or additional information to ensure a seamless and effective referral experience. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our recruitment efforts, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support throughout this process.

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Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities Collaborate with the Growth Organization Team to identify training needs, source and organize content, and align programs with organizational goals, resulting in measurable improvements in associate performance and engagement. - Support learning deployment by establishing learning tracks, training videos, and webinars to optimize access to learning content - Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to align learning solutions with firm strategy - Leverage technology, internal subject matter experts, and external vendor relationships to scale learning throughout the organization - Customize and adapt learning content to maximize the effectiveness of off-the-shelf resources, such as existing vendor training and LinkedIn Learning - Monitor and evaluate learning content to ensure it remains current and effective - Use metrics to demonstrate learning effectiveness, including the associate's ability to apply knowledge, deliver on work, and utilize training resources Coordinate and facilitate internal development opportunities to improve associate knowledge, skills, abilities, and expertise - Focus learning experiences on dialogue, interaction, practice, and feedback, primarily experiential learning - Provide feedback to learners that supports independence and encourages the transfer of knowledge to behavioral change - Serve as an ongoing advisor to reinforce learning and practical application of concepts being taught - Manage course agendas and activities, balancing flexibility to address learner concerns with time constraints - Engage associates in active learning experiences by facilitating non-technical content that appeals to various learning styles and provides meaning to the learner - Coach work teams and associates towards higher levels of team effectiveness and performance Design scalable, engaging learning programs tied to business goals. - Build curriculum across modalities. - Translate insights into targeted development solutions. - Support or design development programs for business development or sales professionals. - Create structured learning journeys that help Business Development teams grow skills over time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Human Resources, or related discipline - 3+ years’ experience working in a Talent and Organizational Development related field - 3+ years’ experience facilitating non-technical training - 3+ years of project management experience - Experience with instruction design tools such as Articulate Rise - Hands-on, doer mindset - Strong communicator and relationship builder - Curious and self-motivated - Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Proven experience in professional services, sales, or business development, demonstrating the ability to drive impactful learning initiatives that enhance business outcomes. - Ability to create strong relationships and influence across levels. - Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. - Advanced in PowerPoint and Excel. - Proficient in Word and Outlook. - Ability to use software used in design and delivery of learning. - Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectivel