Specialist, Talent Development

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

About this opportunity...

The Specialist, Talent Development position works cross-functionally with internal partners in Talent Development and Human Resources, as well as key business stakeholders, to manage the logistics and provide day-to-day support for critical training programs offered to the business, including timely responses to participant questions, troubleshooting logistics challenges, tracking program participation, managing participant communications, coordinating pre-work and participant materials, and handling logistics for any related assessments. This role also works closely with Talent Development leadership to foster ongoing process development and improvement.

The base salary range for this role is $68,600 - $80,000. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

What you will do and what you will learn...

• Oversee the logistics and planning for large-scale, high-impact Talent Development projects across the Buying Offices (e.g., coordination of class enrollments, pre- and post-work communications, and coordination and distribution of relevant materials required for workshop delivery).
• Prepare and distribute ad hoc and confidential reports associated with Social Style, Talent Assessment, and other Talent Development programs.
• Maintain accurate lists of Coaches/Coachees in our Executive Coaching Program.
• Provide support to Culture and Engagement Initiatives, including the coordination and distribution of survey results and Values in Action updates.
• Effectively use systems and tools designed for project management (such as Planner), as well as Microsoft Office to effectively manage and track associate enrollment and attendance in learning programs.
• Coordinate training rooms, food and beverage, as needed. - Coordinate with Conference Services for internal and client meeting requests related to training programs and events, including but not limited to audio-visual, catering services, and external vendors.
• Foster relationships through ongoing communication and collaborate effectively when participating in ad hoc HR and cross-functional projects.
• Regular and timely responses to leaders and associates regarding any questions or concerns about training and development needs and provide appropriate explanations and creative solutions when needed.
• Partner with the Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator, as needed, to ensure courses are added and tracked in the LMS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  What you need to be successful...
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent prior experience required
• At least 3 years' experience in Human Resources with an emphasis on project management and oversight.
• Client service driven.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to handle a high volume of time-sensitive responsibilities.
• Detail oriented with accuracy.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to use thoughtful judgment. Ability to analyze, problem solve, organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication skills with diverse groups of leaders and associates.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or with a team.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence others while working in a cross-functional environment. Ability to consult with all levels of management.
• Ability to gather and organize information from a variety of sources to identify problem areas, and to make recommendations or execute resolutions.
• High level of integrity in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote).
• Ability to learn quickly and to follow established policies and procedures consistently.
• Ability to adapt and effectively manage change.
• Takes initiative.

Perks and Benefits of joining our team...

Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:

• A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
• 401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
• Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
• And more....

*benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change