Principal Talent & Development Specialist
Core
Designing, delivering, and evolving organization-wide talent and organizational development processes, programs, and strategies to align with company culture and priorities.
Role type
Principal Talent & Development Specialist (Strategy & Program Management)
Builds
Organizational talent pipelines, leadership development programs, performance management systems, and succession planning frameworks.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Human Capital Management
Required skills
Organizational development strategy, performance management, succession planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, change management, data-driven decision making, budget management, DEI integration, program evaluation
Preferred skills
SPHR/SHRM-SCP/TMP/TMCP/OD certifications, advanced data analytics, LMS/HRIS proficiency, instructional design, competency modeling, workforce analytics, executive coaching, global talent management, agile methodologies
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, talent management software, Learning Management Systems (LMS), HR technology platforms, data analysis and reporting tools
Responsibilities
Design and lead organization-wide talent initiatives (performance, succession, high-potential programs), manage complex projects with executive stakeholders, develop communication and change management strategies, partner with HR COEs for workforce planning, mentor junior team members, manage program budgets, integrate DEI principles, collaborate with external vendors, facilitate leadership workshops
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight