Talent Development Specialist

Job Title : Talent Development Specialist

Department : Consulting and Talent Development

Reports to : Talent Development Manager

Location : Lekki Phase 1

Job Type : Full Time

Job Summary :

The Talent Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning and development initiatives across the organization or for clients. This role plays a critical part in enhancing workforce capabilities by developing engaging learning content, facilitating training sessions, and contributing to the overall success of talent development strategies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in training coordination, instructional design, facilitation, and evaluation of learning effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Training Design & Development

Assist in the design and development of learning programs aligned with identified training needs.

Support the creation of engaging instructional materials, e-learning content, presentations, manuals, and job aids.

Apply instructional design models to structure and organize content.

2. Training Delivery & Facilitation

Facilitate and co-facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions across a range of topics.

Employ interactive delivery techniques to promote learner engagement and retention.

Serve as a learning ambassador, ensuring positive learner experiences.

3. Learning Administration & Support

Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, participant communication, and venue setup.

Manage learning records and reports using Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Provide administrative support to external consultants, facilitators, and vendors.

4. Learning Evaluation & Impact Analysis

Collect feedback from participants and analyze learning outcomes.

Use standard evaluation models to assess program effectiveness.

Recommend improvements based on learner feedback and business outcomes.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with internal teams and clients to identify training needs and objectives.

Support the Talent Development Manager in proposal development and customization of client solutions.

Build and maintain relationships with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders.

6. Learning Technology & Innovation

Leverage digital tools and platforms (Articulate, Moodle, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) to deliver and manage training programs.

Stay up-to-date on learning and development trends, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Professional certifications (e.g., CIPM, ATD, SHRM) are an added advantage.

Experience :

Minimum of 3 years of experience in learning and development or a related HR field.

Experience in content creation, facilitation, and training coordination is required.

Exposure to consulting or client-facing environments is a plus.

Core Competencies :

Technical / Functional Competencies :

Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.

Proficient in using LMS and virtual learning platforms.

Strong facilitation and communication skills.

Ability to design and evaluate learning programs.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Behavioral Competencies :

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated.

High emotional intelligence and adaptability.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Passion for continuous learning and professional development.