Senior Specialist for Talent Development driving innovative programs at a top CPA and advisory firm. Collaborating with L&D and overseeing talent initiatives for professional growth and skills enhancement.
Responsibilities
Lead project management for large-scale programs and initiatives, including project plan development, task tracking, workflow optimization, standard operating procedures, recurring workflow processes, and timeline governance.
Partner with L&D events team to plan and execute live and hybrid talent development programs and conferences to ensure an impactful learning experience.
Establish and manage enrollment processes, prepare program rosters, and conduct participant eligibility reviews in partnership with Talent Development Pod leads, direct supervisors, and Practice Leadership.
Develop detailed agendas and schedules for live programs and events, including session topics, speakers, and activities.
Coordinate and collaborate with Operations and Design Experience Team to ensure curriculum alignment with learning program goals and compliance with applicable standards, including NASBA requirements for CPE purposes.
Develop high-quality and branded learning assets by proofreading materials with strong attention to detail.
Partner with Talent Development Team leads to report performance metrics, and learning program effectiveness, and gather participant feedback (deployment of surveys, facilitation of focus groups, etc.) to drive data-informed improvements.
Act as L&D’s Everything DiSC administrator, assigning assessments and enrolling team members into related training.
Oversee Aprio’s mentoring program using MentorcliQ, ensuring seamless program operations and impactful mentor–mentee experiences.
Foster and maintain learning vendor partnerships by managing communication, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring alignment with Talent Development objectives.
Support Talent Development’s annual planning cycles, including program calendar development, vendor coordination, course catalog, cost estimates, and updates to project templates and documentation.
Maintain Talent Development content across internal channels (intranet, guidebook, onboarding), ensuring information is up-to-date on active program offerings.
Partner with the Communications Team to brand Talent Development programs in the marketplace through social media and internal channels.
As needed, produce virtual and in-person Talent Development courses through Zoom and ConferencesIO to ensure programs are educational, engaging, technically sound, and participant-friendly.
Minimal travel required
Requirements
5+ years of demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, training audiences of various sizes, committees, leaders, and vendors is required.
4+ years of demonstrated organization, time management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously is required.
4+ years of demonstrated project management experience is required.
2+ years of experience coordinating in-person, virtual, and hybrid events is required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs, including live and hybrid learning programs is required.
2+ years of experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business, Education, or other related field is required.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
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