Talent Development Manager

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Talent Management, the Employee Development Manager facilitates leadership development curricula to upskill our managers in leadership skills. The Employee Development Manager will own our “Building Leaders” program, which includes in-person facilitation at our WA, OR, CA, NV, and AZ sites. Additionally, this person will facilitate the succession planning process to enable the succession plan owners to increase the depth and strength of “ready now” talent to be prepared to take advantage of business opportunities. Another talent focus is on finalizing and launching a new leadership competency model. 

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits 

Compensation

Responsibilities

• Engaging facilitation skills Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs and implement tailored solutions
• Deliver training sessions using various methods, including in-person workshops, virtual classrooms, and individual coaching
• Effectively use the Learning Management System (LMS) to track employee progress and program effectiveness
• Support organizational change initiatives through effective communication and training strategies
• Mentor employees to foster professional growth and development within the organization
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in human capital management and learning technologies  
• Responsible for facilitating and evaluating comprehensive programs to improve leadership competencies 
• Negotiates with and manages outside vendors to ensure delivery of learning materials, programs, systems, and other resources
• Provide coaching to front-line and mid-level leaders as appropriate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, organizational psychology, industrial psychology, organizational behavior, communications, or human resources preferred

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in training and development, organizational development, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven facilitation skills, with certification in one or more programs preferred
• Certification in Situational Leadership II is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to oversee the implementation of an LMS
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, including C-Suite executives
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on business needs
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or related industrial business a plus
• Travel 10-15%

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

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