Organizational and Talent Development Specialist
Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is
seeking a Organizational and Talent Development Specialist for
University Human Resources ( UHR ). This position supports programs
and initiatives that drive and support the university wide employee
development strategy. Among the key duties of this position are the
following: Support the execution of the university wide talent
development strategy. Support organizational and talent development
programs and initiatives, including projects, systems, learning
sessions, and workshops. Manage system administration of
performance management, career development, learning management
systems, and other HR technologies; track progress, generate
reports, and ensure data integrity. Oversee logistics for
professional and leadership development programs, including
scheduling, coordination, communication, materials preparation, and
analytics. Assist with the production planning and moderating of
in-person workshops and virtual learning sessions. Develop learning
materials such as presentations, manuals, job aids, and multimedia
content to support programs, tools, and initiatives. Evaluate
program effectiveness using metrics, participant feedback, surveys,
ROI analysis, and performance data. Collaborate with subject matter
experts, HR business partners, stakeholders, and external vendors
to align learning solutions with organizational objectives and
needs. Conduct learning needs assessments to identify
organizational and individual skill gaps. Stay current with
industry research, best practices, and emerging technologies to
continuously enhance content and delivery. Assess feedback from
employee surveys/focus groups and develop additional methods for
gathering info on training/development demands. Support the
administration, management, and sustainability of the performance
management process. Collaborate on the ongoing development of
performance management process and system enhancements. Serve as a
subject matter expert on the Rutgers performance management process
and system. Provide performance management support to the
university supervisors and employees. Collaborate with third-party
support partners for the performance management system.
Troubleshoot and capture performance management system issues
including user and system impact. Create recommendations and test
scenarios for system issues identified in partnership with third
party support partners. Conduct thorough testing of performance
management system resolutions and enhancements. Runs reports within
the performance management system and uses reporting tools such as
Microsoft Excel and dashboards to analyze, synthesize and visualize
data. Ability to use data to form insights in providing
recommendations for organizational and talent development
strategies and solutions. Support the planning and execution of
projects. Manage projects and responsibilities using project
planning tools. Achieve specific deliverables for each project that
supports identified objectives. Participate in special projects,
and performs other duties as assigned. Overview Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university
and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public
institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in
the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only
to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the
faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive
years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large
Employers. Rutgers holds 64 of 500 employers and is the 1 New
Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment
to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe,
diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment
opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring
accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
University Human Resources ( UHR ) supports the Rutgers mission as
an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching,
service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level
of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of
programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop
diverse and highly skilled top talent. The Organizational and
Talent Development vision is to attract, retain and invest in
Rutgers’ staff employees and to prepare them to successfully
support world-class faculty and our student population as the
university evolves and adapts to a changing higher education
landscape. One Rutgers Employee Development (OneRED) is the
umbrella under which staff development initiatives are housed and
is cared for by the Organizational and Talent Development unit.
OneRED seeks to promote a culture of continuous learning and
professional growth through various programs targeting the
university’s short- and long-term needs. These programs will have
strategic focus and offer multiple modalities for learning.
Preferred Qualifications Experience facilitating workshops for both
in-person and virtual formats. Proven decision-making skills and
ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives. concurrently,
tracking deadlines & milestones and communicating status. Strategic
thinker able to execute innovative ideas.
Keywords: Rutgers University, New York , Organizational and Talent Development Specialist, Human Resources , New Brunswick, New York
