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Senior Talent Development Specialist

SkyWater Technology
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

2401 East 86th Street (Show on map)
Aug 28, 2025
Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world. Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world! The SkyWater Senior Talent Development Specialist drives the design, development, and implementation of SkyWater talent practices and programs for employee and leadership development, performance management, talent review, and the listening strategy. This role will collaborate with other HR Leaders and use talent expertise to improve organization effectiveness, such as organization design, enterprise onboarding, and recognition programs. The Senior Talent Development Specialist reports to the Director of Talent & HR Strategy and will work closely with members of the HR Leadership Team. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and continuously improve employee and leadership development tools, resources, and programming through various delivery methods, including but not limited to toolkits and resource guides, online courses, and facilitated learning sessions. Drive the annual performance management process of goal setting, continuous feedback, and year end assessment. Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners to ensure efficacy and clearly communicated timelines. Work together with the Director of Talent & HR Strategy to facilitate talent review, identifying top talent and establishing development planning to ensure healthy succession plans. Manage the SkyWater Listening Strategy to collect feedback and provide actionable insights to leadership to drive employee engagement. Collaborate with HR Leadership to evaluate and improve organization effectiveness, such as organization design, enterprise onboarding, and recognition programs. Analyze talent data and insights to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities that inform development strategies and measure impact. Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for best practices in leadership and organizational effectiveness. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline Minimum 5 years of experience working in talent development, organizational effectiveness, or learning and development Highly proficient in designing and developing talent management presentations and programs Demonstrated adult learning techniques and facilitation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders to drive results U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Desired Qualifications: Expertise in using e-learning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate, or Camtasia Aptitude for using technology to support HR initiatives Experience in developing talent/organizational effectiveness programs end-to-end Seize the opportunity to work with a thriving public company in the strategically important semiconductor industry. Join SkyWater and be part of our success! The annual salary range for this role is $91,200 - $136,800. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com. EOE, including disability/vets