What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Development Specialist position at Varsity Brands, LLC?
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
WORK TYPE : Onsite
LOCATION DETAILS : 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244; onsite Monday through Thursday, Friday is flexible
WORK HOURS : Full time
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : ~10%
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Talent Development Specialist supports the coordination, development, delivery, and evaluation of enterprise-wide learning programs that align with organizational goals and enhance employee capabilities. This role acts as a collaborative partner to business leaders, HR teams, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and implement impactful training solutions. The Talent Development Specialist combines strong program coordination skills with growing expertise in instructional design and learning management systems (LMS), including Workday Learning.
This role requires a proactive, positive, service-minded professional with a passion for learning and development. The Talent Development Specialist is a self-starter and can execute under minimal supervision. This role reports to the VP – Talent Development, Enterprise Engagement & Change and is an individual contributor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, and contributes to the success of the Talent Development function.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Program Coordination Manage the logistics of training programs, including scheduling, participant communication, and tracking attendanceAct as a primary point of contact for program participants, stakeholders, and facilitators to ensure seamless program executionGather and analyze feedback to continuously enhance learning programs
- Workday Learning (LMS) Administration Collaborate on the administration of Workday Learning (LMS), including managing course content, tracking enrollment, and troubleshooting system issuesSupport LMS governance and provide recommendations to optimize platform functionality and user experienceGenerate and analyze LMS reports to evaluate program effectiveness and learner engagement
- Content Development & Facilitation Assist in the development and editing of instructor-led and eLearning training content, applying basic instructional design principles (e.g., ADDIE) and toolsSupport the creation of training materials, including presentations, handouts, and eLearning modules using tools like Articulate RiseFacilitate virtual and in-person training sessions, tailoring delivery methods to meet diverse learner needsBuild opportunities for continuous learning by staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to talent development
- Collaboration and Support Partner with HR teams, SMEs, and business leaders to identify learning needs and align training solutions with organizational objectivesProvide consultative support to stakeholders by recommending solutions to address talent development requirementsContribute to broader talent development initiatives, supporting the execution of enterprise-wide priorities
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Education / Experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include :
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
