Talent Development Specialist

Morningstar Managed Investment Data Group is seeking a seasoned Talent Development Specialist to lead and support the development of our task force, to largely upskill our task force to fit into our exciting global operating model.  In this position, you will be working with the senior MID leadership team across regions, to streamline talent development needs and focuses for the organization, create a roadmap and people development framework, and implement a variety of people training programs. This position is based in Mumbai and functionally reports to Associate Director, MID Program and Product Management in Chicago. It will be in the UK shift.

- Work out the talent development strategy for the organization based on the understanding of business & organization strategy.
- Create a roadmap and talent development framework to fulfill the talent development strategy.
- Define and execute training programs within the MID organization, with a long-term focus on upskilling our task force as part of our “Data 2025” vision.

- Provide/deliver training or workshop in the global MID team to fulfill various people development needs (for example: working across border training/workshop).

- Measure and report the effectiveness of training programs.

- Facilitate orientation to new hires and support local and global onboarding processes through the employee talent lifecycle.
- Partner with HR leaders and global data leaders to drive a consistent application and continuous evolvement of the Global Data Competency model.

- Promote and keep updated on the market evolvement in terms of training tools (LinkedIn Learning, Trellis, etc.) and training practices (e.g. Artificial Intelligence).
- Support employee engagement and DEI initiatives.

Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional work experience, including 2-3 years of relevant experience in the people development domain
- Passionate about people development
- Excellent strategic thinking skill
- Ability to lead projects related to talent development/training
- Ability to design and execute training programs and internal workshops for the organization's development needs
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective partnerships with cross-functional, cross-geographical stakeholders
- Open-minded and fearless self-starter with proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and can deliver high-performance results under pressure
- A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred
- Flexibility to work outside of the defined shift

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.