Organizational and Talent Development Specialist

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Organizational and Talent Development Specialist


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Human Resources


Department
Organizational & Talent Develo


Overview


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Human Resources (UHR) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent.

The Organizational and Talent Development vision is to attract, retain and invest in Rutgers' staff employees and to prepare them to successfully support world-class faculty and our student population as the university evolves and adapts to a changing higher education landscape.
One Rutgers Employee Development (OneRED) is the umbrella under which staff development initiatives are housed and is cared for by the Organizational and Talent Development unit. OneRED seeks to promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth through various programs targeting the university's short- and long-term needs. These programs will have strategic focus and offer multiple modalities for learning.

Posting Summary


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Organizational and Talent Development Specialist for University Human Resources (UHR). This position supports programs and initiatives that drive and support the university wide employee development strategy.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Support the execution of the university wide talent development strategy.
  • Support organizational and talent development programs and initiatives, including projects, systems, learning sessions, and workshops.
  • Manage system administration of performance management, career development, learning management systems, and other HR technologies; track progress, generate reports, and ensure data integrity.
  • Oversee logistics for professional and leadership development programs, including scheduling, coordination, communication, materials preparation, and analytics.
  • Assist with the production planning and moderating of in-person workshops and virtual learning sessions.
  • Develop learning materials such as presentations, manuals, job aids, and multimedia content to support programs, tools, and initiatives.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness using metrics, participant feedback, surveys, ROI analysis, and performance data.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, HR business partners, stakeholders, and external vendors to align learning solutions with organizational objectives and needs.
  • Conduct learning needs assessments to identify organizational and individual skill gaps.
  • Stay current with industry research, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance content and delivery.
  • Assess feedback from employee surveys/focus groups and develop additional methods for gathering info on training/development demands.

• Support the administration, management, and sustainability of the performance management process.
  • Collaborate on the ongoing development of performance management process and system enhancements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the Rutgers performance management process and system.
  • Provide performance management support to the university supervisors and employees.
  • Collaborate with third-party support partners for the performance management system.
  • Troubleshoot and capture performance management system issues including user and system impact.
  • Create recommendations and test scenarios for system issues identified in partnership with third party support partners.
  • Conduct thorough testing of performance management system resolutions and enhancements.
  • Runs reports within the performance management system and uses reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel and dashboards to analyze, synthesize and visualize data.
  • Ability to use data to form insights in providing recommendations for organizational and talent development strategies and solutions.

• Support the planning and execution of projects.
  • Manage projects and responsibilities using project planning tools.
  • Achieve specific deliverables for each project that supports identified objectives.
  • Participate in special projects, and performs other duties as assigned.

FLSA
Nonexempt


Grade
04


Salary Details
$62,129


Minimum Salary
62129.000


Mid Range Salary
78642.000


Maximum Salary
95154.000


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time


Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50


Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement


Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description
Administrators Confidential


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education/Learning and Development, Human Resources Psychology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two (2) years of progressive relevant experience in talent development, organizational development, project management, human resources or an administrative function.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Results-oriented with ability to support multiple initiatives and projects concurrently.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to summarize information and key findings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong ability to establish and maintain effective relationships throughout the university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience facilitating workshops for both in-person and virtual formats.
• Proven decision-making skills and ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives.
• concurrently, tracking deadlines & milestones and communicating status.
• Strategic thinker able to execute innovative ideas.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST0206


Posting Open Date
02/04/2026


Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick


Home Location Campus
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)


City
New Brunswick


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: