Talent Development Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Consults on and manages new learning and development techniques and programs. Suggests enhancements to existing learning and development programs, ensuring the scope aligns with business priorities. Coordinates timelines, resources, and decisions to successfully deliver program goals.

• Oversees relationships with vendors to ensure crew participation in outside learning and development programs, and to confirm the return on investment with various vendors and offerings. Defines metrics to measure success of vendor relationships and proactively identifies areas of improvement.

• Executes on strategic business plans for the learning and development team to support the achievement of corporate objectives and drive outcomes that are aligned with overarching divisional strategic priorities. Tracks progress against key milestones and adjusts plans as needed to maintain momentum and impact.

• Delivers on the design and development of learning plans, materials, and modules to support the development of all crew at Vanguard. Ensures the development and implementation of all learning and development programs are aligned with Vanguard's primary goals and talent strategies.

• Measures learning and development programs and results. Maintains relationships across program stakeholders and proactively fosters effective communication between internal and external parties. Drives key decisions to ensure alignment with overarching goals across stakeholders.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of learning and development experience and at least three years of project management experience preferred.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.