In the last year at Loka, our teams have helped clients advance the worldâs #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer. To cap it off, at the end of 2024 Loka was recognized by AWS as Innovation Partner of the Year, outshining 150,000 partners for the title. And we did it all while working remotely and enjoying every other Friday off (yes, we really take 26 additional days off a year đ).In this position you will be Lokaâs first Global Talent Development Specialist, and you will shape this high-visibility role with your vision and experience. You'll bring technical fluency and people skills in equal measure, operating with exceptional autonomy and creative freedom while engaging directly with our executive leadership team to drive transformative talent initiatives across our worldwide footprint. We expect you to lead learning initiatives that support fellow Lokalsâ career progression and work across teams to design, deliver and improve training programs that align with our business goals. Youâll create high-quality, data-driven learning experiences that engage staff and generate measurable improvements in skills, performance and career growth. For the right candidate, this role is a golden opportunity to make a major impact at an ascendent company working with cutting-edge technology changing the world for the better.Key Responsibilities Design and deliver workshops, online courses and learning materials to help employees build skills, especially management skills and technical abilities. Improve training programs by establishing metrics to measure effectiveness and then implement appropriate changes.Build an ongoing training library so employees can continue developing their skills and grow into new roles whether technical or leadership roles.Manage HR processes such as annual performance reviews and goal-setting for managers and employees and report on their effectiveness.Be the face of talent development at Loka. QualificationsFive years experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development or similar HX roles balanced between learning and development, within a tech and remote-first companyExpertise in instructional design, e-learning and adult learning principles; experience with LMS platforms and digital training tools are a plusStrong focus on data and metrics, with the ability to design and track measurable learning outcomes and communicate the impact to stakeholdersExceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExcellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate across teams, support managers in development planning, and engage employees at all levelsAbility to adjust learning strategies to accommodate diverse remote teams across different regions and culturesAdditional RequirementsExcellent English: As a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications.Experience in manager and leadership development is a plus. CV written in EnglishPersonality ProfileCurious: Youâre eager to learn and grow among a cutting-edge tech team.Autonomous and positive: You excel in a fully remote, globally distributed workplace. Team player: You enjoy collaboration. Adaptable: You operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace.Charismatic: Youâre a talented leader whose presence can fill a room. BenefitsEvery other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)Remote and flexibleExplore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)Paid sick days and local holidaysAccess to LokaLabsâ˘, our internal research and development programFitness subscriptionMental wellness programsDefined career pathBusiness English classesYour achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV and LinkedIn profile are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.