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 reputed company 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 (reputed company), 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 reputed company the LMS, generating new materials and recommending high-quality external resources to meet evolving organizational needs
• Leads the reputed company Retirement Education Program, overseeing program design, content updates, facilitation support, and reputed company 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, reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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

Company Overview