Talent Development Program Leader

Wenger Corporation

. Design and implement talent development programs and systems that strengthen leadership capability, employee development, and organizational performance .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeOwatonna • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing talent development programs, including leadership development, performance management, and succession planning. Proficient in conducting needs assessments and evaluating program effectiveness while collaborating with HR and business stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Development Program DesignLeadership Development ImplementationPerformance Management SystemsSuccession Planning ProcessesNeeds Assessment and Curriculum Development

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Hard Skills

Talent DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentProgram EvaluationAdult Learning FacilitationNeeds AssessmentSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementLeadership TrainingProgram Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFacilitationAnalytical ThinkingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

HRISMicrosoft Office SuitePaycom HRIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Talent Development CertificationHuman Resources CertificationInstructional Design CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Employee DevelopmentOrganizational PerformanceEmerging Talent DevelopmentTalent ReviewProgram Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement talent development programs and systems that strengthen leadership capability, employee development, and organizational performance
Serve as program architect and internal resource for leadership and department training, emerging talent development, succession planning, and performance management
Assess organizational needs and design scalable leadership-development programs, learning pathways, workshops, and resources
Establish frameworks for identifying, assessing, and developing emerging talent
Provide objective processes and information supporting talent and promotion decisions
Design and maintain succession-planning processes, templates, talent-review tools, readiness criteria, and reporting
Facilitate talent reviews and support succession decisions
Partner with HR Business Partners to develop and improve performance-management programs, tools, resources, and guidance
Identify capability gaps and develop role-relevant leadership and department training programs
Develop and deliver leadership and talent training; facilitate workshops and program-launch activities
Evaluate external learning resources and vendors, manage assigned program budgets, and adapt content
Own program design, documentation, governance, implementation, and continuous improvement
Develop implementation plans, communications, and materials; coordinate annual program cycles
Establish success measures, analyze participation and effectiveness data, gather feedback, and recommend improvements
Partner with HR, Information Technology, and business stakeholders on talent-related technology, workflows, reporting, and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, education, business, or a related field
Seven (7) or more years of progressive experience in talent development, learning and development, organizational development, talent management, or a related human resources discipline
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing leadership development, performance-management, succession-planning, or emerging talent programs
Proven experience conducting needs assessments, developing curricula and tools, facilitating adult learning, and evaluating program effectiveness
Proficiency with varied HRIS
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
Experience partnering with HR Business Partners and leaders across multiple functions and/or locations is preferred
Professional certification in talent development, human resources, instructional design, or change management is preferred
Paycom HRIS system experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Hybrid work arrangement with home office workdays