Talent Development Specialist
Ikeja, GRA., Lagos, Nigeria
Full Time
Experienced
PalmPay is a pan-African Fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya,
Uganda, and Tanzania and expanding to other markets this year. We are reinventing the
payments experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills
and shop online.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Talent Development Specialist. As a Talent
Development Specialist, you will play a crucial role in identifying, designing, implementing,
and evaluating talent development programs and initiatives within our organization. You will
be responsible for assessing the learning and development needs of employees, designing
appropriate training programs, and overseeing their execution to ensure alignment with
organizational goals and objectives. Additionally, you will collaborate with various
stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct needs assessments to identify learning and development needs across all
levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with departmental managers and HR business partners to understand
specific skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive talent development programs,
including orientation sessions, leadership development programs, technical skills
training, and soft skills workshops.
• Utilize various instructional design methodologies and tools to create engaging and
effective learning materials, such as e-learning modules, instructor-led training, videos,
job aids, and simulations.
• Partner with external vendors, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to
deliver high-quality training solutions.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning
experience for participants.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback mechanisms,
assessment tools, and performance metrics, and make recommendations for
improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in
talent development and incorporate relevant innovations into program design and
delivery.• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on individual development
plans, career paths, and opportunities for advancement.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and results to track
progress and demonstrate ROI to key stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource and advisor to employees seeking guidance on professional
development opportunities, certifications, and continuing education options.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education,
Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in talent development, instructional design, training facilitation, or
related roles, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies,
and training evaluation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey
complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish credibility with diverse
stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and
other training technology platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision
making.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive
employee information.
Apply for this position
Required*