Senior Talent Development Specialist

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.


Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.


Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.


Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!


The SkyWater Senior Talent Development Specialist drives the design, development, and implementation of SkyWater talent practices and programs for employee and leadership development, performance management, talent review, and the listening strategy. This role will collaborate with other HR Leaders and use talent expertise to improve organization effectiveness, such as organization design, enterprise onboarding, and recognition programs. The Senior Talent Development Specialist reports to the Director of Talent & HR Strategy and will work closely with members of the HR Leadership Team.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and continuously improve employee and leadership development tools, resources, and programming through various delivery methods, including but not limited to toolkits and resource guides, online courses, and facilitated learning sessions.
• Drive the annual performance management process of goal setting, continuous feedback, and year end assessment. Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners to ensure efficacy and clearly communicated timelines.
• Work together with the Director of Talent & HR Strategy to facilitate talent review, identifying top talent and establishing development planning to ensure healthy succession plans.
• Manage the SkyWater Listening Strategy to collect feedback and provide actionable insights to leadership to drive employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR Leadership to evaluate and improve organization effectiveness, such as organization design, enterprise onboarding, and recognition programs.
• Analyze talent data and insights to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities that inform development strategies and measure impact.
• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for best practices in leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in talent development, organizational effectiveness, or learning and development
• Highly proficient in designing and developing talent management presentations and programs
• Demonstrated adult learning techniques and facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders to drive results
• U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Desired Qualifications:
• Expertise in using e-learning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate, or Camtasia
• Aptitude for using technology to support HR initiatives
• Experience in developing talent/organizational effectiveness programs end-to-end
Seize the opportunity to work with a thriving public company in the strategically important semiconductor industry. Join SkyWater and be part of our success!


The annual salary range for this role is $91,200 - $136,800. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limit