Talent Development Specialist

5 days ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Umbra Full time

About Umbra

Umbra is a leading provider of next-generation space systems that enable global understanding and inform decision-making. We deliver high-quality commercial satellite data, empowering our customers to create solutions for the planet's most pressing needs.

We're passionate about cultivating a workplace where employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential. As we continue to expand, we seek a dynamic Talent Management Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the entire employee lifecycle – from onboarding to offboarding – and ensuring employees are engaged, developed, and performing at their best.

This position is based in Arlington, VA or Santa Barbara, CA, but we welcome hybrid applicants located in the VA/DC/MD area.

Job Summary

The Talent Management Specialist will oversee key HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, employee development, and training programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering positive employee experiences and work closely with the Head of HR to align talent strategies with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback processes.
  • Assist with providing guidance to managers and employees on setting clear expectations and improving performance.
  • Collaborate with leadership to address performance issues and implement corrective actions when needed.
  • Assess employee skills and potential, working with managers to create individualized development plans.
  • Encourage continuous learning and career growth, fostering a culture of high performance.
  • Analyze training needs based on employee and manager feedback, performance evaluations, and business goals.
  • Coordinate with external vendors or subject-matter experts to provide specialized training as required.
  • Design and deliver effective training programs to enhance employee skills, performance, and overall productivity.
  • Develop and implement an onboarding program that helps new employees feel welcome, informed, and engaged.
  • Develop and implement an offboarding program for departing employees, including exit interviews, ensuring a seamless transition.
  • Identify trends from exit data to inform retention strategies.
  • Lead initiatives to foster a high level of employee engagement across the organization.
  • In collaboration with the Head of HR, implement and manage employee feedback systems, such as surveys and focus groups, to measure engagement levels and identify improvement areas.
  • Partner with leadership to create and promote engagement activities, recognition programs, and initiatives that improve company culture.
  • Track and analyze employee engagement data to recommend actionable solutions.
  • Other professional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in HR with a minimum of 2 years in talent management, focusing on onboarding, offboarding, performance management, employee development, training programs, and employee engagement.
  • Strong understanding of employee engagement best practices, survey tools, and strategies to build a positive and productive work culture.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing talent development and performance management initiatives.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, engaging employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Able to think strategically while remaining hands-on and detail-oriented.
  • Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer-funded)
  • Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee-funded)
  • 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
  • Stock Options

About Compensation

We offer a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $125,000, depending on location, skills, and experience.

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