Job Description
The Talent Development Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the seamless execution and delivery of talent development programs across the enterprise. This includes managing logistics, learning systems, program delivery, communications, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Manage and deliver recurring talent programs such as onboarding, management training, and mentoring.
* Coordinate logistics including scheduling, participant tracking, communications, and evaluations.
* Prepare and maintain program materials, decks, handouts, and resources.
* Ensure participant communication is clear, timely, and aligned with program goals.
* Ensure smooth execution by managing vendors, facilitators, and internal stakeholders.
Talent Systems and Analytics
* Serve as the primary Talent Systems Administrator for key platforms including the Learning Management System (LMS), Goals and Performance Management, and Succession.
* Upload and maintain content in the LMS; curate learning paths and collections aligned with talent priorities.
* Support data tracking and reporting across the broader Talent function including succession planning, talent reviews, performance, development, and learning.
* Tracks participation and usage, generates reports, and dashboards to measure program effectiveness and engagement.
* Partner with HRIS to ensure data integrity and functionality across all systems.
* Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end-users.
Communications & Enablement
* Draft and manage program communications, reminders, and resource guides.
* Write and maintain intranet content related to learning and development programs.
* Ensure employees and managers know where to go for development opportunities and resources.
* Support talent campaigns and launches through internal comms channels.
Continuous Improvement & Operations
* Define metrics and build dashboards.
* Manage reporting on participation, completion, feedback, and outcomes to improve programs.
* Translate data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
* Maintain talent program calendars and project trackers.
* Support vendor relationships and help with contracting, scheduling, and invoices.
Qualifications
* 3+ years in a talent development, program coordination, HR operations, or related role.
* Experience administering and optimizing an LMS and digital learning content (SuccessFactors, Skillsoft, or similar).
* Strong project and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
* Strong Microsoft Excel and/or other reporting tools.
* Comfortable using data to drive decisions and demonstrate impact.
* Excellent communication skills-written and verbal.
* Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong 'get it done' mindset.
* Experience supporting learning programs in a global or fast-paced environment preferred.
About Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation is a world-leading specialty measurement company that has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years.