Job Description

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India


The Talent Development Contractor plays a pivotal role in administration and onboarding support, assessing development needs, curriculum design, learning content, reporting, and facilitation across North America. This role is responsible for executing high-impact training programs that align with organizational goals, foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence, and ensure consistency with brand standards throughout all new-hire learning journeys.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Development Programs

• Partner with the Talent Development and Learning Manager to create, develop, and deliver leadership development, targeted development, functional training, compliance initiatives, and other learning programs.
• Create on-demand learning paths and highlight soft-skills programs that align with competencies and support business objectives.
• Track participant engagement, attendance, and develop action-oriented feedback plans.

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Gather and process pre-work and logistics for onboarding programs.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to continuously evolve onboarding content.
• Complete the employee badging process.

Learning Technology & Systems Administration

• Troubleshoot LMS issues and manage learner enrollments.
• Provide user support and drive LMS engagement through Drive Online.
• Analyze data to inform future learning strategies.
• Compile key training metrics and build dashboards to evaluate program effectiveness.

Content Development & Instructional Design

• Develop and update learning materials using tools such as Articulate, Canva, and PowerPoint.
• Create micro-learnings, digital assets, job aids, and toolkits.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate content accuracy.

Program Delivery & Support

• Coordinate all aspects of training delivery: communications, materials, logistics, and technology requirements.
• Administer and track 360 feedback assessments for leaders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for learners and facilitators.
• Ensure completion of all prerequisites and pre-work.
• Support ad-hoc learning requests and participate in HR project initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in learning and development, career development, adult learning theory, and growth-mindset methodologies.
• 7-10 years of program management experience.
• 7-10 years developing curriculum, facilitating programs, and managing end-to-end learning initiatives.
• 7-10 years working with 360 assessments; certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience with talent development technologies, including Adobe Suite, AI productivity tools, and content-creation platforms.
• Strong collaboration skills, contributing to robust internal development programs.
• Demonstrated work ethic with accountability, creativity, self-discipline, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms (SuccessFactors preferred).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High data literacy with ability to analyze and visualize data for decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified facilitator in DiSC, EQ-i, or Gallup.
• Familiarity with job frameworks and competency models.
• HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience.
• German language skills are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Passion for learning and instructional innovation.
• Strong project-management skills.
• Clear and engaging communication and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.
• High discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data.

Benefits

• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid-time-off options
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

Additional Details
The base range for this contract position is $23 - $33 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered

About Us
STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees.
Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY.
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