Baird’s Talent Development team strives to deliver modern, effective learning solutions to drive professional development for Baird’s greatest asset – our associates.

The Talent Development Consultant is a combined role of engaging facilitation, innovative content design, and advising our internal clients with the goal of creating optimal learning experiences. The design and delivery components of the role require significant collaboration with other consultants in Talent Development, and with Business Partners, Business Advisors, and leaders across the firm.

In addition, the TD Consultant will evaluate business education and talent development programs in alignment with the unique, complex needs of Baird’s business units and the firm as a whole. Success will come from being charismatic, persuasive and effective in delivering an integrated learning platform to a variety of audiences. 

This is a hybrid opportunity working onsite Tues - Thurs at our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.

As a Talent Development Consultant, you will:

Facilitate and Engage: 

Exceptional facilitation skills that include stellar presentation and public speaking skills, expert ability to manage a variety of classroom dynamics and sizes.Facilitate original, creative and effective development curriculum aligned with strategic priorities and competencies. Content may include topics on professional development, career management, effective feedback and coaching, and communication practices.Adapt to learning styles and audiences with charisma to create an impactful learning experience for associates at all levels.

Create and Innovate: 

Create new training content based on development goals, business needs, and industry trends.Leverage existing and new delivery mechanisms (online webinars, in-person classroom experiences and digital content) to enhance learning and development outcomes through modern program design.Maximize learning experiences by skillful use of available tools and establish follow-up resources for continued learning.

Collaborate and Prioritize: 

Partner and consult with HR Business Partners and Talent Development colleagues on learning and developmentManage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure that deliverables and timelines are met within the allocated budget.

Learn and Be Your Best: 

Evaluate, measure, and adjust learning solutions that are targeted to increase performance and drive business results.Leverage learning trends and best practice data to become an expert in your field.Continue to seek out, apply and share new skills and technologies for greater effectiveness and better business results.

What Makes This Opportunity Great: 

Opportunity to be a part of a close-knit TD team within a growing, dynamic financial services firm with an award-winning culture focused on associate engagement.Learn from a results-focused TD leader with a drive for innovation and growth for the team.Leverage creativity and work across all areas of the Baird business to make a difference in the growth of our associates.Support and flexibility to grow and be your best at work, at home, and in the community.

What We Look For: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Communications, Adult Education, related fields or equivalent experience training and/or professional development.Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills to engage a room and have the talent to adjust to audience learning styles. Select candidates will be asked to deliver a 20-minute presentation.Capability to learn current or existing coursework and quickly adapt to teach within accelerated time periods.Experience in areas such as Talent Development, Human Resources, Talent Management or with Inclusion and Diversity Training is preferred.Facilitation or coaching certification preferred (or willing to earn within 1-2 years).Experience in a financial services industry or professional services firm preferred.Proven track record of project management within cross functional team environments, supporting multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to advise and support within the Talent Development team, abroad our global Human Resources department, and across Baird’s Business Unit and Corporate Resource Groups.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Zoom.Experience working with performance, talent, and Workday learning management systems preferred.Drive to learn new and innovative tools for instructional design.Diverse portfolio of accomplishments using learning technologies including instructor-led, web-based delivery and tablet or personal device approaches (iPhone, iPad, tablets, etc.).Ability to work in the downtown Milwaukee office Tues - Thurs weekly with flexibility to add onsite days as business and client needs fluctuate.

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Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. .