Michael Wilson
Smithville,MO
Summary
Talent Management professional with expertise in talent development and strategic learning program implementation. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration and driving results through a culture of continuous improvement. Strong skills in leadership, communication, and change management, contributing to organizational growth and performance excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Development Director
Smithfield Foods
01.2020 - Current
- Align talent development strategy with overall business goals, driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the market.
- Develop trusted relationships with functional leaders across the company in creating a culture of continuous learning.
- Administer and analyze company-wide talent assessments to make strategic decisions on initiatives.
- Execute succession plan to pinpoint critical roles and development strategies for 200+ successor candidates.
- Contributed to design and implementation of Workday Performance and Learning workstreams.
Senior Manager, Talent Development
Smithfield Foods
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Designed, implemented and managed talent development programs and strategies.
- Evaluated program effectiveness to ensure learning objectives were achieved.
- Launched online training platform enhancing learning access for entire organization.
Human Resources Manager
Smithfield Foods
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Established process for regular check-ins with new employees, resulting in approximately 50% turnover reduction.
- Managed positive relationships with union representatives.
Training Specialist
Smithfield Foods
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Designed, developed and delivered training classes to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Coached employees on various topics including conflict resolution, goal setting, and career planning to foster individual growth within the company.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Managed updates to existing training materials to maintain relevance with industry best practices and evolving organizational needs.
Education
B.S. - Journalism
University of Kansas
01.1991
B.S. - Computer Information Systems
Friends University
01.1998
Skills
- Strategic thinking/planning
- Performance management
- Building cross-functional partnerships
- Diplomacy
- Advocate for diverse perspectives
- Coaching and development
- Classroom facilitation
- Instructional design
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office products
Timeline
Talent Development Director
Smithfield Foods
01.2020 - Current
Senior Manager, Talent Development
Smithfield Foods
01.2010 - 01.2020
Human Resources Manager
Smithfield Foods
01.2007 - 01.2010
Training Specialist
Smithfield Foods
01.2005 - 01.2007
B.S. - Computer Information Systems
Friends University
B.S. - Journalism
University of Kansas
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