Job Description

The Talent Specialist role provides essential administrative support and coordination to the Learning and Talent Development (L&TD) function and across the global talent function. This role is responsible for providing support for the coordination, planning, and measurement of initiatives and programs in learning and talent development to ensure optimal employee experience and team effectiveness to advance employee development and engagement.


This is a key operational role on the L&TD team with responsibilities that range from scheduling of L&TD (virtual and live in person sessions) programs to assisting with preparing program training materials and including onsite physical set-up of learning development sessions to ensure that arrangements are actioned accurately with attention to detail and efficiently, effectively and within budget.


Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Learning and Talent Development, this role will partner with team members in talent management, talent acquisition, communications, DEI and the broader HR community. Together, the ideal candidate will support the engagement, development and retention of talent through supporting the learning and development strategy.

• Provides administrative support and coordination to L&TD and Talent Management teams for cross-training on learning & talent systems (e.g. Clifton Gallup Assessment platform, Workday LMS administration, reporting and delivery, LinkedIn Learning, Wistia (AV recording archive) (where appropriate and serving as primary or providing back-up support as needed.
• Primary contact for scheduling including yet not limited to L&TD business raining consulting request meetings, L&TD team huddles.

• Serves as primary contact Talent and Learning emails ensuring requests received are actioned or directed for action within 48 hours.
  • Supports Sr. Manager in release of L&TD program communications within talent and across HR and the CDK organization.
    • Ongoing management of participant communications and support.
    • Assists in communications with internal and external trainers, venues, suppliers, delegates, and managers.
• Provides consistent coordination for successful execution of global L&TD talent events, initiatives, learning talent development programs.
  • Administrative lead supporting L&TD delivery/facilitation of CDK enterprise program sessions to include yet not limited to the following: CDK Values Sessions, Leader Acceleration Program (LAP) Intake sessions, Manager Empowerment Program, Mentor Program and the Senior Leadership Program.
  • Ongoing coordination of equipment and materials for L&TD sessions.
  • Partnering with ELT Executive Assistants on HOF/Austin internal room reservations
  • Coordinate internal resources for meetings and organize catering.

• Assists with L&TD related ad-hoc talent and enterprise priorities (as needed) that include yet are not limited to the following:
  • Partnering with CDK Events planning in support of sourcing venues, establishing room reservations, ordering/delivering supplies, overseeing catering needs, and providing location event support.
  • Documenting L&TD processes related to systems to provide operational consistency and support team cross-training
  • General administrative and clerical duties - assisting the Talent Team with ad hoc projects and general administration tasks as and when required.
  • Consistently stays curious and proactive in understanding innovative learning and development trends, technology; practices and seeks ways to apply.
• Role model CDK Values
• Follow all CDK Global policies and procedures
• Complete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements
• Meet or exceed all performance expectations

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in an administrative role.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organized and effective planning abilities.
• Customer service skills and relationship management.
• Demonstrated effective use of all Microsoft products; specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative across multiple projects while working efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Ability and interest in learning how to use systems and process to create efficiency.
• Must be a goal-driven, enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with the ability to work together and partner with others to achieve assigned projects.
• Ability to contribute to promoting an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building acumen with demonstrated ability to foster productive and trusting relationships at all levels.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a L&D and Talent environment (preferred)
• Systems experience working with L&D applications Workday, LinkedIn, e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate) (preferred)

Compensation: $28/hr - $30/hr

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Matching Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.


CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.

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