Talent Development Program Manager (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Talent Development Program Manager (Manufacturing): Designing and scaling the end-to-end new hire experience and professional growth infrastructure for an autonomous factory company with an accent on structured onboarding and adult learning principles. Focus on accelerating time-to-productivity for diverse employee populations and building scalable learning curricula.

Location: On-site in Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorizations.

Salary: $160,000 – $200,000

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to accelerate the production of critical aerospace and defense components using advanced software and robotics.

What you will do

• Design and optimize a structured onboarding program for hourly, salaried, and supervisory employees across multiple sites.
• Develop role-specific learning content for key functions including engineering, GTM, and corporate roles.
• Own the 30/60/90-day new hire journey, including check-ins, milestones, and feedback loops to mitigate retention risks.
• Establish and track key success metrics such as completion rates, time-to-productivity, and manager satisfaction.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to maintain facilitator guides, digital resources, and program documentation.
• Manage end-to-end program execution, from scoping and stakeholder alignment to post-program evaluation.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in HR, talent development, or organizational development.
• Demonstrated experience designing onboarding programs in operational environments like manufacturing or logistics.
• Proficiency in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or ITAR eligibility is required.
• Experience with HRIS and LMS platforms such as Rippling, Workday, or Cornerstone.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as SHRM-CP, ATD, or Prosci.
• Experience building programs from the ground up in fast-paced, operationally complex environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided based on business needs.