Talent Development Specialist II

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Preferred Candidate Identified

Estimated annual base pay: $68,000(minimum) - $85,000(midpoint) - $102,000(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
  
  

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Talent Development Specialist II, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Talent Development Specialist role is responsible for executing and continuously improving the performance management process across Woodward, partnering to create and implement leadership development programs, and assisting in implementing Talent Review processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering training programs: The Talent Development Specialist II in HR should develop and deliver training programs that support talent development goals and address identified skill gaps.
• Learning Technology: The Talent Development Specialist II in HR implements and maintains learning technologies.
• Assessment Development: The Talent Development Specialist II in HR develops and administers assessments.
• Project Management: The Talent Development Specialist II in HR manages small-scale talent development projects.
• Providing career development support: The Talent Development Specialist II in HR should provide career development support to employees, such as coaching, mentoring, and career planning, to help them achieve their career goals.
  
  

Key Skills:

• Instructional design: Ability to design and develop effective training materials, including e-learning modules, job aids, and other resources.
• Needs analysis: Ability to conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge and skill gaps among employees and recommend appropriate training solutions.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Project management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Facilitation skills: Ability to facilitate training sessions and workshops, both in-person and virtually.
• Coaching and mentoring: Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to employees to help them develop their skills and achieve their career goals.
• Data analysis: Ability to collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven decisions.
• Technology skills: Ability to use various technology tools and platforms to design and deliver training programs.
• Business acumen: Understanding of the organization's business model, industry trends, and competitive landscape to design training programs that support business objectives.
  
  

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.