Talent Development Specialist

Company: Komatsu
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
Job Overview


The Talent Development Specialist plays an active role in supporting Komatsu's initiatives to create a culture of continuous development and growth. This person makes sure that our learning/training programs run seamlessly from beginning to end enabling a positive and impactful employee experience. The role sits within our Human Resources department, more specifically Talent Development, and supports a variety of business entities globally.
Key Job Responsibilities

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• Contributes to program design, implementation and sustainability in talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and other programs as assigned.
  
• Designs instructor-led in-person/virtual, and eLearning training, supporting materials/resources/toolkits and information sessions based on adult learning and instructional design methodologies.
  
• Facilitates learning to a variety of audiences, including leaders and individual contributors.
  
• Collaborates with others to market, communicate, and promote information to all levels of employees.
  
• Partners with the HRIS team to manage content in the Learning Management System and serves as the primary contact/administrator in Talent Development for reporting needs.
  
• Administers all invoices for Talent Development, ensuring timely payments and charge backs to respective departments.
  
• Supports other administrative needs of the Talent Development team as needed.
  
  
  
  Qualifications/Requirements
  Required Skills
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in talent management, training, or organizational development.
    
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in talent development, training, or organizational development will be considered.
    
  • Excellent written, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.
    
  • Strong project management skills, ability to create plans and meet deliverables on multiple concurrent projects.
    
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
    
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
    
  • Strong attention to detail and motivation to deliver high quality products and services.
    
  • Good organizational skills with the desire to improve efficiency in processes.
    
  • Willingness to travel to different facilities, on occasion.
    
    
    Preferred Skills
    
    
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    • SAP/Success Factors and Learning Management System (LMS) experience.
      
    • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
      
    • Qualtrics or survey platform experience is an advantage
      
      Additional Information
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      Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
      
      At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
      
      If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at
      
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      EEO Statement
      
      Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
      
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