Sr. Talent Development Specialist

What is Landstar?

Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry's most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.

What work will you perform?

The Sr. Talent Development Specialist plays a strategic role in developing and managing employee talent programs, leadership and professional development, new hire training, and functional training to support building workforce capability and support business objectives. The ideal candidate can collaborate with leaders on defining and scoping development needs as well as the necessary instructional designer skills to design and develop learning offerings. You will have the opportunity to facilitate training across the organization as needed. This role will give the ideal candidate the opportunity to impact a broad range of learning and development areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage talent and learning development project deliverables across all phases of the program lifecycle, including work effort estimation, risk management, change management, and reporting progress against defined milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to conduct needs-assessments that define specific performance gaps and measurable learning outcomes.
• Identify and implement comprehensive learning and development programs aligned to Landstar's strategic goals, values, and leadership and professional development competencies.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person training for new employees, experienced staff, and management.
• Develop and/or curate engaging individual and group learning programs informed by adult learning theory.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and delivery methods to ensure desired learning objectives and business goals are achieved.

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Four years of experience in talent development, learning development, or related fields

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Master's degree
• Three years of experience managing and delivering corporate leadership, professional development, and/or coaching programs.
• Three years of experience in instructional design, including use of rapid eLearning tools such as Storyline, Rise, and/or Camtasia

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage juggling multiple projects
• simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct SME interviews and project meetings, make presentations to stakeholders, and communicate with employees at all levels within the organization.

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.


Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.


If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!


Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io.

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