Talent Development Program Manager (Talent Development Program)

Responsibilities We are looking for a Talent Development Program Manager to shape how people join, grow, and contribute within our organization In this role, you will own the new hire experience end-to-end — from offer signed through the critical first 90 days and build the development infrastructure that supports employees long after onboarding ends You will partner closely with senior leadership to build programs that are practical, scalable, and deeply aligned with the realities of a fast-moving environment You bring a learning mindset to everything you build whether that’s a structured onboarding curriculum, a manager workshop, or a self‑directed resource guide This is a hands‑on role with significant strategic influence You will design and run programs, not just coordinate them and you will be expected to measure their impact and continuously improve them Design and continuously improve a structured onboarding program that accelerates time‑to‑productivity for hourly, salaried, and supervisory employees across multiple sites Develop and facilitate learning content including role‑specific onboarding tracks for key functions including engineering, GTM, and corporate roles Partner with leaders and frontline supervisors to ensure onboarding is practical, relevant, and consistently delivered Own the 30/60/90‑day new hire experience, including check‑ins, milestones, and feedback loops that surface early retention risks Develop and maintain onboarding materials, facilitator guides, and digital resources in collaboration with subject matter experts Own end‑to‑end program management: scoping, stakeholder alignment, execution, and post‑program evaluation Define and track key metrics completion rates, time‑to‑productivity, retention by cohort, manager satisfaction scores and report regularly to People leadership Manage vendor relationships and external facilitators where relevant, ensuring quality and cost‑effectiveness Maintain program documentation, toolkits, and process guides to ensure consistency across sites and over time Navigate competing stakeholder priorities and translate them into coherent program decisions that move the business forward Benefits Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees 401k Flexible vacation policy Qualifications Demonstrated experience designing and running onboarding or new hire programs ideally in a manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or similarly operational environment Data‑oriented mindset; you define success metrics upfront and use them to drive program decisions 6+ years of experience in HR, talent development, organizational development, or a related People function Experience applying adult learning principles to program design - familiarity with instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field; relevant certifications (SHRM‑CP, ATD, Prosci) a plus Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously across different audiences and timelines Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or developing others formally or informally Excellent facilitation and communication skills; able to engage credibly with both floor supervisors and executive stakeholders Comfort working with frontline and hourly employee populations, understanding the unique constraints of shift‑based and production environments Experience with HRIS and LMS platforms; familiarity with tools like Rippling, Workday, Cornerstone, or equivalent You’re energized by building programs from the ground up, not just maintaining what already exists You’re comfortable in environments that are fast‑paced, operationally complex, and not always perfectly structured You think like an owner — you care about outcomes, not just activity You see onboarding not as an HR checkbox but as the foundation of long‑term employee success #J-18808-Ljbffr Hadrian