Talent Development Specialist I

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for a Corporate Talent Development Specialist for our Columbus, OH location. As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus TWELVE years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture. Our Training and Development Specialist will be accountable for ensuring the success of assigned development programs, communicating programs effectively, and communicating results to stakeholders across the organization. You will also be responsible for meeting project commitments to ensure efficient development of associates through established company programs. Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing assigned development programs, communicating programs effectively, tracking metrics, and communicating metrics to stakeholders Creates project plans and meets project deadlines with Manager guidelines Collaborates with other HR Centers of Excellence to complete assigned delivery tasks Responsible for the continuous improvement of assigned programs and processes Facilitates effective meetings with internal and external stakeholders and customers Completes all assigned tasks by given deadlines with a high quality of work Collaborates with internal and sales associates and provides excellent customer service Manages administrative tasks related to development programs such as scheduling, registration, and tracking attendance and progress Drives a culture of continuous improvement for people, processes, and technology Maintains current information regarding employment laws and trends in Human Resource Management Presents trainings live and virtually via Teams Qualifications 1-3 years' experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Talent Development, or other related position Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or other related filed or equivalent related experience The ability to handle confidential information with discretion Preferred Skills : Experience in managing and refining development programs. Comfort with both standardized and customized training delivery Experience in public speaking and delivering presentations Knowledge and experience with Excel, Word, Teams, Canva and PowerPoint Basic skills in instructional design, including minor presentation edits and simple video editing. Additional Information This is a Monday- Friday role. This is a hybrid role- 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. (depending on training needs) We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays. Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law. We Participate in E-Verify. Participamos en E-Verify. #LI-KM1 #LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets