Workforce and Talent Development Specialist I or II

Colorado PERA is a public employee benefit service provider in Colorado, seeking a Workforce and Talent Development Specialist. This role focuses on designing and implementing learning programs to enhance employee skills and align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Human Resources Director to translate organizational goals and strategic priorities into learning requirements, development experiences, and curriculum design
• Participates in the new-hire onboarding experience including but not limited to Blueprint and CORE to strengthen culture assimilation, increase early engagement, and accelerate knowledge transfer
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of new-hire programs and adapts content, delivery, or timing based on feedback, business needs, and outcomes
• Administers the Performance Development and Learning Management System (Achieve), serving as a system administrator and subject-matter expert to support processes such as goal setting, performance appraisals, training assignments, content creation, and reporting
• Curates and tailors accessible learning content within the LMS, generating new materials and recommending high-quality external resources to meet evolving organizational needs
• Leads the Pathways Retirement Education Program, overseeing program design, content updates, facilitation support, and continuous improvement
• Designs and develops learning content and determines the optimal mix of instructor-led, hands-on, and multimedia learning approaches that align with talent needs and business requirements
• Partners with the HR Director to build leadership capability by developing tools, resources, and learning experiences that support leader knowledge, growth, and performance
• Provides CliftonStrengths coaching to individuals and teams to enhance self-awareness, leverage strengths, and improve collaboration and performance
• Serves as an engagement champion by coordinating employee engagement survey administration and facilitating post-survey action planning and follow-up
• Administers the Mentoring Program, including conducting information sessions, pairing participants, coordinating meetings, and supporting follow-through
• Supports administration and facilitation of the leadership and related programs
• Oversees the InFre continuing education program, ensuring accurate coordination, administration, and participant support
• Participates in budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and tracking budget utilization
• Contributes to succession planning and workforce planning efforts by supporting capability assessments, identifying skill gaps, assisting with readiness evaluations, and integrating learning solutions that strengthen the talent pipeline and future-focused workforce capabilities
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and team events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with employees and leadership
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail and focus on quality
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct work including the ability to set priorities, organize work, meet deadlines and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Ability to balance efficiency with quality
• Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively utilize new software and technologies quickly
• Experience and demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment to complete project work
• Ability to maintain consistent performance and follow-through even when balancing multiple priorities and shifting demands

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage - eligibility starts the first day of the month following the date of hire for most plans
• Generous paid time off and volunteer hours
• Pension and retirement plans, including PERA’s defined benefit plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and 401(k) employer match, as applicable
• Tuition assistance
• Free, convenient on-site parking or RTD subsidy
• Free on-site fitness center to stay active
• Employee assistance program
• Training, leadership and mentoring programs and more

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