Talent Development Specialist

Be yourself at Protolabs 

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

We are seeking an experienced Talent Development Specialist to join our team! This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing global talent development initiatives that enhance employee skills, foster career growth, and drive organizational success.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, facilitation (both in-person and virtually), project management, and a deep understanding of global training needs across cultures and regions.

What you'll do:

• Training & Delivery:

Lead training sessions, webinars, and workshops, both in-person and online.

Adapt and deliver training programs tailored to local and regional needs.

• Instructional Design:

Design innovative training materials, including e-learning and blended learning solutions.

Conduct needs assessments to identify learning gaps globally and align programs with organizational goals.

• Evaluation & Improvement:

Measure training effectiveness using metrics and feedback, refining programs continuously.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with HR, business leaders, and departments to foster a culture of continuous learning.

Act as a resource for learning opportunities and professional development.

• Employee Engagement:

Support global engagement strategy through design, communication, and project planning.

Assist in action planning with leadership.

• Talent Management:

Contribute to talent development and succession planning across Europe.

Assist in implementing performance strategies.

• Technology Utilization:

Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital tools for enhanced training delivery.

Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies in learning.

• Collaboration:

Ensure alignment of learning initiatives with business strategies across international teams.

Promote a collaborative environment by sharing best practices.

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or related field. 
• Extensive experience in learning and development, including workshop facilitation 
• Proven experience in instructional design and e-learning development (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, etc.).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and various training methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a multinational organization and understanding of global workforce dynamics.
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other training technologies.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

What's in it for you:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract - flexi-time structure
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary

What to expect in the hiring process

Kick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partners, not really an interview, but the chance to learn more about how we do things, our process and a chance for you to ask all the things you want to know

A deeper dive into the role, what we're looking for the hiring manager and you to get to know one another

Further interviews

We always try to streamline our recruitment process as much as possible but may sometimes need to carry out further interviews. This may be to meet other members of the team or more senior employees. It may also be an opportunity to see the site or working area