With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!ELS is hiring for the position of Talent Development Specialist in Chicago, Illinois.Position SummaryThe Learning & Development Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting the success of our Operations teams by coordinating onboarding, training programs, communications, and operational learning initiatives. This individual serves as a bridge between the Home Office and Property Managers, ensuring new leaders receive an exceptional onboarding experience while providing ongoing communication, resources, and learning solutions that support operational excellence.This role blends project management, event coordination, facilitation, instructional support, content development, and business communication. The ideal candidate is highly organized, an excellent writer, a strong critical thinker, and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex processes.Key ResponsibilitiesProperty Manager Onboarding & Learning ProgramsCoordinate the end-to-end onboarding experience for new Property Managers, including preparing and shipping onboarding materials, organizing virtual workshops, and managing all logistics for the in-person capstone workshop held four times annually (travel, hotel accommodations, meeting space, materials, and participant experience).Facilitate portions of the Property Manager onboarding curriculum, teach the organization's weekly new hire orientation, and host assigned virtual learning workshops throughout the year.Support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of learning programs and maintain participant and facilitator resources.Learning Content DevelopmentLead the organization's internal podcast initiative by identifying relevant topics, partnering with subject matter experts to develop content, and coordinating production and distribution.Collaborate with business leaders to create enga