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Description
Talent Development Manager The Waldinger Corporation | Des Moines, IA
About The Role
At Waldinger, talent development has a real impact on how our people and organization grow. We're looking for an experienced L&D professional to lead our learning initiatives — bringing both the strategic vision to shape direction and the hands-on expertise to deliver results.
What You'll Own
Talent Development Manager The Waldinger Corporation | Des Moines, IA
About The Role
At Waldinger, talent development has a real impact on how our people and organization grow. We're looking for an experienced L&D professional to lead our learning initiatives — bringing both the strategic vision to shape direction and the hands-on expertise to deliver results.
What You'll Own
- Learning Programs: Oversee and evolve a comprehensive suite of learning initiatives, ensuring they remain effective, relevant, and aligned with organizational goals.
- Needs Assessment & Analysis: Identify skill gaps and opportunities across the organization, using data and stakeholder input to inform priorities.
- Training Facilitation: Facilitate sessions and coordinate with internal and external facilitators to maintain consistently high-quality delivery.
- Impact Measurement & Reporting: Track outcomes and ROI, and share regular insights with senior leadership to guide continued investment in learning.
- Technology & Platforms: Leverage LMS tools and virtual learning solutions to keep programs scalable and accessible.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with leaders across the business to keep talent development connected to what the organization needs most.
- 5–7 years of L&D experience across the full lifecycle — strategy, design, delivery, and measurement
- Bachelor's in HR, Education, Business, or related field; master's in Organizational Development or equivalent preferred
- Strong instincts for instructional design, facilitation, and learning technology
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and translating business needs into learning solutions
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- 401k with company match & profit-sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education & advancement opportunities
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Wellness plan & lifestyle spending account
- Health club reimbursement
- Life, AD&D & prepaid legal