Job Description
Job Title: Talent Development Specialist
Base Location: Gurugram (Hybrid)
The Talent Development Specialist role is primarily responsible for the logistical execution and program management of training, learning and development programs across the global Talent Development team. We require a highly proactive and organized individual who can quickly grasp evolving team priorities and manage logistics to support the day-to-day delivery of high-impact development opportunities to GLG professionals. As part of the Global Talent Development team, this individual will work with the team on rolling out global initiatives to support a culture of learning and contribute to the growth of our key focus areas.
The Talent Development Specialist reports into the Global Head of Talent Development, based in London.
Across all our positions, GLG seeks excellence, integrity, critical thinking, and professionalism. Specifically, we look for individuals who thrive in new environments and approach their work with precision and a drive to continually improve performance.
Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Support Talent Development team members with logistics for initiatives centered around leadership and manager development, talent management, onboarding, and employee training and engagement
- In-office event management for key programs, including coordinating with Facilities and local office managers to ensure room and technology set up for seamless execution of any in-person events
- Oversee the successful execution of This Is GLG, GLG’s onboarding program, and enhance the onboarding experience of new joiners.
- Own end-to-end global logistics for specific programs (which may include monthly new hire onboarding/engagement, manager training, and others) managing multiple workstreams whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Leverage data and analytics to help the team to measure business impact of Talent Development initiatives to help inform strategy.
- Drive improvements in service excellence, including creating efficient processes to deliver exceptional learning programming.
- Proactive and accurate management of training administration, including communication, calendaring, and attendance tracking.
- Ownership of Learning Management System (LMS) maintenance for Talent Development-owned resources and optimizing usage for the benefit of the Talent Development Programs
- Manage all Talent Development enquiries and team Outlook inboxes.
- Effective stakeholder management – keeping stakeholders informed of progress against key milestones.
- Managing the Articulate platform and creation of self-led courses and leading training to upskill Internal training teams on the platform.
- Management of SharePoint sites housing self-led employee resources.
In this role, a candidate will also have the opportunity to:
- Build people analytics skills to support on program feedback review, reporting and strategic people initiatives (e.g. Employee Engagement Survey).
- Grow skills in program management, stakeholder management and Talent Development functional expertise.
An ideal candidate will have the following
- Essential
- 4+ years of professional or corporate experience in a HR coordinator, administrative assistant, project/program coordinator or the like role (required)
- Experience in a role/function in HR or Talent Development/Learning & Development
- Experience partnering with across HR teams and key stakeholders
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems, (Workday Learning experience is an advantage)
- Demonstrated ability to display poise and confidence when under pressure
- Self-driven and persistent attitude; can accomplish tasks with minimal oversight
- Strong project management and data analytics skillset
- Experience working in a global organization
- Ability to balance multiple and conflicting priorities
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and active listening
- Exceptional organization skills, with an impeccable attention to detail
- Team player attitude, with ability to create excellent working relationships
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
- Nice to have
- Experience of successfully working on an onboarding program
- Experience of content creation using online tools, such as Articulate or Rise 360
- Creation and updating of MS SharePoint sites.
- Experience using AI to drive efficiency and process improvement
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.
GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.
To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com.
Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
