Talent Growth & Development Manager Job Listing at Sunstate Equipment Co. in Phoenix, AZ (Job ID 55069c4c-89a6-498f-aa4e-aaa2d66f10d2)

Description

Talent Growth & Development Manager

Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values
We care about our People and it shows!

Sunstate's Advantages

• Strong health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with Company Match
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick time, personal time, holidays, and a floating holiday
• Wellness Program
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free equipment rentals

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on leadership development, instructional design, and/or talent management.
• Strong instructional design skills with experience leveraging modern learning technologies and platforms.
• Proven experience developing managerial practices and leadership development content and facilitating training for frontline leaders and employees.
• Demonstrated experience in performance management, talent development/succession management, engagement strategies, and workforce development practices.
• Strong collaboration and influence skills; able to build relationships and drive outcomes through partnership, not just independent effort.
• Strong coaching and facilitation capabilities; comfortable presenting to audiences at multiple levels.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, balancing competing priorities with resilience and agility.
• Proven success in leading change initiatives and building manager capability to support employees through transitions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; able to design strategy and execute practical solutions.
• High level of initiative with a track record of driving programs forward while keeping stakeholders engaged and aligned.
• Industrial, construction, or rental industry experience preferred.
• Must possess organization and multi-tasking abilities
• Must possess the ability to lead, collaborate as well as individually contribute.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

Duties and Responsibilities

Talent Development & Program Delivery

• Partner with the VP of People Services to translate strategy into scalable programs and tools that support performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Design, develop, and implement managerial practices and leadership training content and resources that align with organizational goals and competencies.
• Continuously improve and evolve performance management practices in partnership with the Regional People Services Managers and Compensation, ensuring the process and tools drive employee growth, accountability, and business results.
• Support talent review/high-potential identification and succession planning processes, ensuring effective follow-through and measurable outcomes.

Instructional Design & Facilitation

• Develop engaging learning experiences and learning reinforcement materials using modern instructional design methodologies and technologies for managers and employees across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify leadership capability gaps and deliver programs that build strong, people-first managers. Continuously evaluate and refine learning content based on participant feedback and organizational needs.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and leadership development programs for managers and employees at all levels.
• Continue to evolve and enhance Sunstate's new employee onboarding experience, including program design, content development, and facilitation of weekly and monthly onboarding sessions. Partner with leaders and People Services colleagues to ensure onboarding drives early connection, engagement, and retention.

Collaboration & Field Alignment

• Identify opportunities for innovation in talent practices, proactively driving solutions in close collaboration with People Services Managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor employee relations and engagement trends, proposing proactive development solutions to address root causes.
• Build strong relationships with field leaders to ensure initiatives are practical, accessible, and impactful.
• Measure and evaluate the impact of training and development programs by tracking key metrics, gathering field feedback, and assessing on-the-job application. Ensure training initiatives drive behavior change and business outcomes, not just knowledge transfer.

Working Conditions: Dynamic working environment that requires ability to effectively interact with and influence Senior Management, all levels of Operations, Sales, and Service management, Service Center departments and to effectively lead the company's organizational leadership development efforts. Some travel is required. Interested? Apply now!   Sunstate is a proud Second Chance employer that evaluates every candidate on a case-by-case basis. Why Choose Us? At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can't help but feel the close-knit work-family environment.   We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we're constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier! Be YOU at Sunstate At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry   Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify

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