The Gund Company

Talent Programs Manager

The Gund Company  •  Missouri (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Build the Future of Talent at The Gund Company

At The Gund Company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We succeed by living our guiding principles: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of Our Customers, and Take Care of the Business. These principles shape our culture, drive our decisions, and create opportunities for employees to grow and thrive.

We are seeking a Part-Time Talent Programs Manager to help execute and evolve our talent development strategy. This role is ideal for an experienced HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development professional who enjoys building structured programs, supporting employee growth, and creating meaningful development experiences across the organization.

Working closely with the Director of Talent Management, you will play a critical role in coordinating and enhancing talent initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee development, succession planning, and future talent pipelines.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our Talent Management team, you will:

  • Coordinate and support enterprise talent programs across the organization.
  • Manage the administration of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Career Development A3 processes.
  • Lead the coordination and ongoing management of our mentoring program, including participant onboarding, matching, communications, and progress tracking.
  • Support annual Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and High-Potential Talent initiatives.
  • Administer and continuously improve internship and other early-career development programs.
  • Track participation, adoption, and effectiveness of talent initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to enhance employee development experiences.
  • Create and maintain program materials, guides, training resources, and communications.
  • Manage program timelines, milestones, reporting, and stakeholder follow-up activities.
  • Support strategic talent projects and initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Program Management, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
  • Experience managing multiple programs, projects, or initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology platforms.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting employee development, mentoring, leadership development, succession planning, internship programs, or other talent management initiatives.
  • Experience facilitating training, workshops, or development programs.
  • Experience collecting and analyzing talent-related metrics and reporting.

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder partnership skills
  • Attention to detail and exceptional follow-through
  • Effective facilitation and communication capabilities
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
  • A continuous improvement mindset
  • Sound judgment and professionalism
  • Passion for employee growth and organizational development

Why Join The Gund Company?

At The Gund Company, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact employees at every stage of their career journey. From mentoring and development planning to leadership growth and succession readiness, your work will help shape the future of our organization.

You'll join a collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, share ideas, and contribute to meaningful business results.

Location & Travel

  • Part-Time, Exempt Position
  • Travel up to 10% as needed

Who We Are

The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions serving customers around the world. For over 75 years, we have built our reputation on innovation, customer service, and a people-first culture. We succeed by living our guiding principles: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of Our Customers, and Take Care of the Business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Gund Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

The Gund Company

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions. We operate 13 facilities worldwide, including our materials testing laboratory in Milwaukee and our world headquarters in St. Louis, MO.

Since 1951, we have listened to our customers and learned about the demanding operating environments of their industries. We are AS9100D Certified and ITAR Compliant. Our custom fabricated parts are manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems.

We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding the electrical and mechanical needs of your application. Our material specialists provide options that meet or exceed your requirements as well as sharing insights on how to optimize production for material yield, fabrication efficiency, and cost reduction.

The Gund Company has unparalleled capability and capacity to satisfy the customer's toughest requirements. As a vertically integrated materials manufacturer, we control our supply chain, which allows us to meet our client's tightest timelines.

Over the past 70+ years, The Gund Company has developed a reputation for outstanding customer service, quality, responsiveness, and application knowledge. Our advanced manufacturing and fabrication capabilities allow result in custom parts to fit your specific application.

For more information on any of our products or services, please visit our website at www.thegundcompany.com or contact one of our material and fabrication specialists. We look forward to serving you!

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
St Louis, Missouri
Year Founded
1951
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