Talent Development Specialist

Title: Talent Development Specialist

Application Review Date: 07/6/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Talent Development Specialist plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates learning and talent development programs that build employee capability, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support organizational performance. Reporting to the Talent Development Manager, this position supports workforce development, employee engagement, retention, and succession planning through training delivery, program coordination, and use of data to align with organizational priorities and a culture of learning, collaboration, and care.

This role develops training materials and facilitates learning experiences in classroom, virtual, and self-paced formats. Responsibilities include delivering onboarding, required training, leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and other professional development programs. The position identifies development needs, assesses skill gaps, develops materials, tracks participation, and evaluates program effectiveness using feedback and performance data.

The Talent Development Specialist partners with HR, leaders, and subject matter experts to support learning solutions aligned with organizational needs.

The position provides operational and administrative support, including records management, reporting, learning management system maintenance, and training documentation. This role also supports compliance activities, Statement of Economic Interest, Conflict of Interest, employee engagement efforts, HR projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field, and equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in talent development, training, or related HR functions
• Experience in designing, developing, and delivering training or learning programs in a professional or organizational setting
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and/or training development tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Project management or process improvement experience related to HR or organizational development initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizational environment
• Experience developing e-learning content using instructional design software (for example, Articulate, Captivate, or similar tools)
• Experience supporting workforce planning, retention, succession planning, or employee engagement initiatives
• Experience analyzing training data and using metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
• Experience supporting HR compliance processes and reporting requirements
• Certification in training, instructional design, HR, or organizational development may be given preference

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No, may be telework eligible after 6 months in-person training for up to 1 day per week.

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, evenings or weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Human Resources

Salary Range: $55,000-$78,000

Department Contact Name: Leah Taylor

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer