DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Operations
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
**Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position**
***This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.*** As the Leadership and Talent Development Consultant, you will serve as a leadership and talent development resource for the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of Employee Culture (OEC). The position designs, develops, facilitates, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and continuously improves an integrated portfolio of employee onboarding, leadership development, mentorship, and talent development programs that strengthen employee connection, leadership capability, succession readiness, and organizational bench strength. This position works across OEC and with Human Resources, senior and executive leaders, supervisors, managers, program leaders, employee engagement partners, restorative/story-of-practice leaders, and other partners throughout DHS to assess needs, develop responsive programming, use workforce and program data, and contributes toward leadership and talent development strategy. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: • Lead the design, curriculum development, facilitation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the DHS new employee experience, including New Employee Orientation and the Neon Network. • Coordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of department-wide leadership and talent development programming. • Coordinate and implement mentorship, cross-functional employee development, and integrated talent development initiatives. • Provide functional leadership, project direction, consultation, and coordination for assigned OEC work and special projects.
**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.** Two (2) years of experience in learning and development, talent development, leadership development, organizational development, employee engagement, human resources, program development, or a closely related field. Experience must demonstrate: • Developing, coordinating, implementing, and/or facilitating learning, employee development, or leadership development programs. • Developing or adapting curriculum, learning materials, presentations, or development resources for adult learners. • Facilitating programs, presentations, meetings, or learning experiences for diverse audiences. • Coordinating multiple programs, projects, priorities, and deliverables simultaneously. • Ability to use participant feedback, program information, workforce data, or other relevant information to evaluate needs and inform continuous improvement. **A Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Training and Development, Human Resources Development, Organization Development, Social Sciences, or other closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.**