Senior Talent Partner at The Westervelt Company – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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About This Position
The Senior Talent Partner leads the design, delivery, and optimization of learning, performance, onboarding, and talent development strategies that support a thriving 700‑employee organization. This role partners closely with leaders across the business to build capability, strengthen performance, and accelerate organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities & OutcomesSuccess Enablement Outcome: High-performing, mature talent function- Conduct structured needs assessments to ensure solutions align with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
- Lead projects using standardized Talent Development methodologies, including scopes, timelines, milestones, and communication plans.
- Build proactive consulting relationships with leaders and stakeholders to co-create talent solutions and reinforce trust in the Talent Development function.
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of talent development frameworks.
- Develop and deliver learning programs aligned to capability needs and modern learner experience best practices.
- Facilitate and coordinate engaging learning experiences that drive skill application and behavior change.
- Evaluate program effectiveness using data to refine content and increase overall impact.
- Coach leaders on performance practices and expectations.
- Support the execution of performance cycles.
- Create tools, guides, and resources to strengthen manager capabilities.
- Support organization-wide succession planning processes.
- Coordinate development plans and readiness reviews.
- Lead New Hire Orientation and continue to enhance its effectiveness.
- Refine onboarding content, tools, and learning experiences.
- Coordinate cross-functional onboarding activities to ensure consistency.
- Develop change communication plans and readiness assessments.
- Support leaders and teams through organizational transitions.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Learning Design, Human Resources, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: 5+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
- Skills: Instructional design and development, facilitation, LMS administration, project management, consulting, communication, and eLearning/video development (Articulate Storyline/Rise).
- Other: Strong business acumen, ability to manage multiple priorities, data-informed decision-making; graphic design a plus.
Create: Learning programs, content, toolkits, change resources.
Execute: Deliver training, manage LMS, coordinate onboarding, drive project outcomes.
Stakeholder-Customers: Leaders, employees, HR partners, new hires, external vendors.
A Day in the LifeConsult with stakeholders, build program content, refine onboarding workflows, evaluate development program data, collaborate with HR partners, facilitate learning experiences, and support organizational change initiatives.
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
- Flexible work options depending on business needs.
- Employee wellness programs and mental health resources.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Employee recognition.