Talent Development Manager

The Waldinger Corporation

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Learning & Development (L&D)
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business, or related field; Master's preferred
  • Strong understanding of instructional design and learning technologies
  • Ability to engage and communicate with senior stakeholders
  • Proven track record in the full lifecycle of L&D activities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and develop a comprehensive learning suite aligned with organizational goals.
  • Identify skill gaps and improvement opportunities using data analysis.
  • Facilitate training sessions, ensuring high-quality delivery.
  • Measure and report on training impact and ROI to senior leadership.
  • Utilize LMS tools and virtual solutions for scalable learning programs.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to align talent development with company needs.

Benefits

  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401k with company match & profit-sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education & advancement opportunities
  • Paid holidays & vacation
  • Wellness plan & lifestyle spending account
  • Health club reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D & prepaid legal
Full Job Description
Description

Talent Development Manager The Waldinger Corporation | Des Moines, IA

About the role

At Waldinger, talent development has a real impact on how our people and organization grow. We're looking for an experienced L&D professional to lead our learning initiatives - bringing both the strategic vision to shape direction and the hands-on expertise to deliver results.

What you'll own
  • Learning Programs: Oversee and evolve a comprehensive suite of learning initiatives, ensuring they remain effective, relevant, and aligned with organizational goals.
  • Needs Assessment & Analysis: Identify skill gaps and opportunities across the organization, using data and stakeholder input to inform priorities.
  • Training Facilitation: Facilitate sessions and coordinate with internal and external facilitators to maintain consistently high-quality delivery.
  • Impact Measurement & Reporting: Track outcomes and ROI, and share regular insights with senior leadership to guide continued investment in learning.
  • Technology & Platforms: Leverage LMS tools and virtual learning solutions to keep programs scalable and accessible.
  • Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with leaders across the business to keep talent development connected to what the organization needs most.

What you bring
  • 5-7 years of L&D experience across the full lifecycle - strategy, design, delivery, and measurement
  • Bachelor's in HR, Education, Business, or related field; master's in Organizational Development or equivalent preferred
  • Strong instincts for instructional design, facilitation, and learning technology
  • Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and translating business needs into learning solutions

What you get
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401k with company match & profit-sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education & advancement opportunities
  • Paid holidays & vacation
  • Wellness plan & lifestyle spending account
  • Health club reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D & prepaid legal

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