Learning & Talent Development Specialist

rolandberger

Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Hybrid/In-Person, United States · Boston, Chicago, Detroit · United States

Posted May 12, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Human Resources
Not Applicable

Job description

Company Description Roland Berger is a global management consultancy for transformation, innovation across all industries, and performance improvement. Founded in 1967 in our home city of Munich, we are one of the leading representatives of our industry, with more than 50 offices and 3,500 dedicated colleagues around the world. What unites us all is the goal of making a positive contribution for our clients and their entire value chain, and harmonizing business and society with a sustainable outlook. The success of Roland Berger is rooted firmly in our values: entrepreneurship, empathy, and excellence. We have built our reputation on the development of "creative strategies that work." Our consulting approach is based on our global network of industry, functional experts who provide our clients with creative and unique solutions, combined with a strong regional presence in the Americas. Job Description Roland Berger is a leading global strategy consultancy with a strong people-first culture. Our North America People and Human Resources team is growing, and we are looking for a curious, organized, and relationship-driven specialist to help design and deliver learning experiences that develop our people and support their career growth. As a member of a small, collaborative Talent Development team, you will own the coordination and delivery of learning programs across the North America region while partnering closely with the Talent Development Managers on development initiatives. You will be the operational backbone of the team by keeping the programs running smoothly. This is an individual contributor role with a clear path toward greater program ownership and advisory responsibility as you build expertise in our business and population. The position can be based in either Boston, Chicago, or Detroit. Job Responsibilities: Program design, delivery, and coordination Develop and implement training plans, programs, and strategies that promote employee growth and a continuous learning environment. Manage end-to-end logistics for internal and external training programs, including scheduling, materials, vendor coordination, and post-program follow-up. Prepare reports and communications on training metrics, program effectiveness, and emerging development needs. Serve as the primary regional contact for training, working with global L&D colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency Collaborate with the internal Compliance team to oversee the configuration, administration, and tracking of annual compliance training. Talent development partnership Act as a thought partner to Talent Development Managers, supporting consultants' development, career opportunities, and skill-building. Gain a deep understanding of consultants’ goals, experiences, strengths, and needs to tailor training initiatives. Support the mentor program and other talent programs that drive engagement and retention. Provide general support across the Talent Development Team, including assistance with staffing communications and administrative tasks. Performance management support Provide administrative support for informal and formal performance evaluation processes, including data collection and platform maintenance. Ensure data integrity across people systems. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Experience working at a professional services firm is preferred. Minimum of three to four years in Talent Development or Training Coordination. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, learning management systems, and performance management platforms. Key Competencies: Ability to excel in a fast-paced, global, intellectually challenging, collaborative, and service-focused setting. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong interest in professional development. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity. Program management experience to support coordination and logistics activities. Demonstrated ability to cultivate key relationships and establish strong credibility. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capacity to take initiative and ensure tasks are carried through to completion. Additional Information Roland Berger provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, military and veteran status, physical condition, physical or mental disability, health status, political opinion, social condition or background, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. Roland Berger is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact your recruiter. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. The estimated base salary for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. This estimate reflects the best estimate at the time of this posting, and does not guarantee any specific salary for this position. It is important to note that at Roland Berger, individual salaries are determined on a case-by-case basis based on experience, education, office location, start date and organizational needs. Roland Berger will review your performance at least annually and may adjust your salary in its sole discretion This role is eligible for additional compensation, and is eligible for an annual bonus. Roland Berger is committed to the health and well-being of our colleagues, as is reflected in our comprehensive total rewards program offered to eligible colleagues. Our comprehensive plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts, life and AD&D insurance, parental leave, generous paid time off, annual wellness benefit, employee assistance programs and a 401(k) plan.