Smithfield Foods
SeniorTalentDevelopmentManager
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“Senior Talent Development Manager at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Talent Development, Learning Delivery, Strategic Partnerships, Team Leadership. Lead enterprise-wide training delivery. Align learning to business strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Build critical capabilities; Support business performance; Turn priorities into practical, high-impact training solutions; Drive measurable impact by helping leaders and teams apply skills that improve performance on the job; Drive behavior change; Strengthen leadership effectiveness; Deliver the greatest business value; Drive engagement and effectiveness; Driving accountability; Responsiveness; Delivery excellence; Continuously improve programs
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Up to 30-50% travel required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, education, technology, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership, Expert knowledge of training and development principles, including learning principles, instructional design, performance management, and training evaluation, Demonstrated expertise in strategic thinking and planning, problem solving, decision making, and complex project management, Demonstrated success in partnering with all levels of an organization, including skills in relationship building and gaining support for new initiatives, Ability to inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal accomplishment, communication and interpersonal skills needed for influencing, persuading, and negotiating, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with Workday Learning & Talent, Expert experience in the creation of training materials for remote or classroom instruction, Expert user of content creation tools for interactive training materials, e. g. , PowerPoint
What You'll Do.
Lead enterprise-wide training delivery
Align learning to business strategy
Act as a strategic business partner
Design and deploy impactful programs
Provide consultative leadership
Prioritize high-impact work
Own and optimize delivery model
Ensure quality and consistency at scale
Scale leadership development
Lead and develop a high-performing team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with HR and business leaders; Collaborate with functional and operations leaders; Advise stakeholders on practical learning approaches; Partner with HR and senior leaders
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Communication and interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Complex project management
Full Job Description
**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!** **THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:** _The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section._ As the **Senior Manager, Talent Development** , you will lead the delivery of enterprise learning programs that build critical capabilities and support business performance across Smithfield Foods. You’ll partner with HR and business leaders to turn priorities into practical, high-impact training solutions that are scalable and relevant. In this role, you’ll own end-to-end delivery, lead a high-performing team, and ensure programs are executed with quality and consistency. Success means going beyond delivery - driving measurable impact by helping leaders and teams apply skills that improve performance on the job. **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** _The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned._ * **Lead enterprise-wide training delivery: **Oversee scalable learning programs that build critical capabilities, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across functions, locations, and
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