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Kemin is seeking a Talent Development Specialist to join our team. In this impactful role, you will partner with business leaders, HR colleagues, and global Learning & Development leadership to implement learning strategies that build organizational capability, support business objectives, and foster employee growth. You will play a key role in ensuring North America learning programs are effectively designed, delivered, measured, and continuously improved to drive meaningful development outcomes. In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees at our Lenexa site, supporting employee engagement initiatives, development efforts, and hands-on HR partnership that helps create a positive and high-performing workplace culture.This is an onsite position located at our Lenexa, KS location.\nJoin the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!\nWe are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.\n\nWe create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.\n\nWe supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.\n\nWe employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.\nAs a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:\nCompetitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.\nHealth and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.\nCareer Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.\nContinued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.\n Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.\nResponsibilities\nMonitor and communicate key HR metrics and workforce trends.\nPartner with the Global Learning & Development Manager to implement global learning strategies throughout North America.\nDevelop and execute a North America Learning & Development roadmap aligned with business priorities and global strategy.\nDesign, facilitate, and evaluate leadership, professional development, and business skills training programs.\nPartner with leaders to identify capability gaps and recommend learning solutions.\nCoordinate learning vendors, internal facilitators, and learning technologies.\nMeasure learning effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on participant feedback, business needs, and outcomes.\nServe as a champion for employee development and continuous learning across North America.\nServe as the primary onsite HR resource for the Lenexa, Kansas facility.\nProvide guidance to employees and managers regarding company policies, practices, and employee relations matters.\nBuild strong partnerships with managers through regular touchpoints, coaching, and workforce discussions.\nLead new employee onboarding and orientation activities for the site.\nSupport employee engagement initiatives, analyze feedback, and facilitate action planning discussions.\nSupport performance management processes including goal setting, development planning, and manager coaching.\nCoordinate investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee relations matterss.\nQualifications\nEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field. \n3+ years of HR experience, 5+ years strongly preferred. \n\nExperience supporting managers on employee relations, performance management, employee development, and engagement initiatives.\nExperience facilitating training, workshops, or group discussions.\nDemonstrated ability to design and implement learning programs.\nStrong presentation and facilitation skills.\nAbility to build relationships and influence leaders across multiple locations.\nStrong organizational and project management skills.\nExperience using HR systems and learning management systems preferred.\nHR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision-making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .\nA post-offer background check and drug screen is required. 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