Talent Development Specialist

Position Title: Talent Development Specialist Department: Human Resources

Job Description

The TDOE Specialist is a highly motivated HR professional skilled in Talent and Organizational Development, leadership facilitation, and project coordination. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship‑building capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong instructional facilitation skills, and the ability to develop resources, support strategic projects, and positively influence leaders and team members across the organization. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. Relationship Management: Demonstrates excellence and integrity, maintains a positive attitude, and shows a strong passion for leadership and continuous improvement. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; highly influential and collaborative with employees at all levels. Partners effectively with external vendors as needed. Project and Priority Coordination: Works effectively under pressure; prioritizes multiple tasks and adjusts work as necessary to meet tight deadlines. Communicates complex information clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing. Executes deliverables with strong attention to detail and quality. Applies proactive thinking and critical‑thinking skills to solve problems. Coordinates and plans complex meetings, work sessions, and events involving multiple stakeholders, including scheduling, facility arrangements, technology setup, catering, and resource alignment. Instructor-Led Training or Facilitation Skills: Facilitates learning programs for leadership and individual contributors aligned with organizational effectiveness initiatives. Creates an engaging, positive, and professional learning environment that supports diverse learning styles. Models classroom standards through professionalism, conduct, work ethic, and integrity. Designs, develops, and tracks learner metrics within the learning management system in alignment with organizational priorities. Develops methods to assess learner comprehension through tests, interactive activities, and other evaluation tools. Resource Development to Facilitate Team Member Success: Facilitates learning sessions for multiple levels of leadership and employees. Maintains strong working knowledge of all TDOE initiatives, including onboarding, performance management, engagement, and culture. Supports project plans by managing timelines, communications, quality reviews, risks, roadblocks, critical paths, and resource constraints. Builds and maintains positive relationships with organizational leaders, subject matter experts, and external consultants; oversees stakeholder groups supporting TDOE initiatives. Develops resources, tools, presentations, and training materials to support initiative launch strategies and drive leader buy‑in; facilitates organization‑wide training with minimal supervision. Writes communication strategies that support the success and visibility of TDOE initiatives. Completes ad‑hoc and special projects based on evolving business needs and strategic priorities. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on Talent and Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Learning Management technology, Performance Management, and/or leader coaching required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)
• Required: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification at the time of hire or attainment within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple projects, and adjust work effectively under tight deadlines. Expertise in employee listening strategies, including survey and tactic development, strategy execution, action planning for improvement, and leader coaching. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships; highly influential and collaborative across all employee levels. Ability to assess audience needs and select appropriate learning modalities based on learning objectives and analysis. Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to align recommendations and actions with organizational goals. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills for both large and small groups. Demonstrated project and program management experience working with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders. Strong follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines effectively and efficiently. Proactive critical thinker skilled in developing innovative solutions to organizational challenges. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and approachable manner. High integrity, sound judgment, and a positive attitude with a strong passion for leadership and employee development. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.