Talent Development Specialist

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India. The Talent Development Contractor plays a pivotal role in administration and onboarding support, assessing development needs, designing curriculum, creating learning content, and facilitating training programs across North America. This role is responsible for executing high-impact training initiatives that align with organizational goals, foster a culture of continuous learning, and ensure consistency across new hire learning journeys. The position also supports learning technologies, reporting, and program delivery to drive measurable outcomes and enhance employee development. Location & Work Type Location: Atlanta, GA Work Type: Hybrid Key Responsibilities Partner with Talent Development and Learning leadership to design and deliver leadership development, functional training, and compliance initiatives. Create on-demand learning paths and soft skills programs aligned with business goals and competencies. Track participant engagement, attendance, and develop actionable feedback plans. Manage onboarding logistics, including prework coordination, scheduling, and badging processes. Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to continuously improve onboarding content and experience. Troubleshoot LMS issues, manage enrollments, and provide user support to increase engagement. Analyze training data, compile metrics, and develop dashboards to measure program effectiveness. Develop and maintain learning materials using tools such as Articulate, Canva, and PowerPoint. Create digital learning assets including microlearning modules, job aids, and toolkits. Coordinate all aspects of training delivery including communications, materials, logistics, and technology. Administer and track 360 feedback processes for leadership development. Serve as the primary point of contact for learners and facilitators while supporting ad-hoc HR projects. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 7-10 years experience in learning and development experience, career development, adult learning theory, and growth mindset concepts 7-10 years of program management experience 7-10 years effectively developing curriculum development, facilitation, and program management 7 - 10 years experience with 360 assessments, certification preferred 5 - 7 years experience with talent development technologies including Adobe Suite, AI productivity tools, and content creation platforms. Strong collaborative teamwork yielding strong internal programs Work ethic demonstrating accountability, creativity, self-discipline and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills and influencing Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms, SuccessFactors preferred. Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Data literacy with the ability to analyze and visualize data enabling data-driven decisions. Preferred (Optional): Certified facilitator in either, DiSC, EQi, Gallup Familiarity with job frameworks, and competency models. HR Generalist or Business Partner experience is a plus German language skills are a plus Benefits Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid-time-off options Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow Additional Details The base range for this contract position is $23 - $33 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered. About Us STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees. Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY. Check out more at and reach out today to explore opportunities to grow together! By applying to this position, your data will be processed in accordance with the STAND 8 Privacy Policy.