Talent & Development Specialist

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. ​

The Talent and Development Specialist plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing initiatives that enhance employee growth, leadership development, and organizational performance. This position collaborates with business leaders, HR teams, and key stakeholders to identify skill gaps, develop training solutions, and drive talent initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. This position will work out of our Bloomington, MN office on a hybrid schedule.

Role Responsibilities:

We are looking for someone who can manage the following areas proficiently.

Talent & Succession:

• Support annual talent & succession planning processes

• Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and recommend appropriate development opportunities

• Collaborate with leaders to create personalized development plans for high-potential employees

Learning Enablement:

• Develop and facilitate engaging learning experiences using a variety of delivery methods  (in-person training, virtual instructor-led training, self-paced/eLearning design).

• Evaluate training effectiveness by analyzing feedback, performance metrics, and business impact.

• Collaborate with external vendors to deliver specialized training solutions as needed.

Performance Management:

• Support the implementation of our performance management frameworks to drive a culture of continuous feedback and development.

• Equip employees and leaders with skills for conducting effective performance and coaching conversations.

Organizational Development:

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leaders to align talent & development initiatives with broader business goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, education, business administration, organizational development, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning/authoring tools. (Workday and Articulate 360 preferred)

• Experience working in a global or multicultural environment is a plus.

• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated expertise in project management, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Annual Salary Range: $78,400 - 100,900. 

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Key words: Talent development, succession planning, performance management, Learning Management System, LMS, Workday, learning, instructional design, employee experience

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