Senior/Lead Talent Development Specialist
Vilnius / Kaunas
Surfshark – People /
Full Time /
Hybrid
The HR team is the backbone of Surfshark, handling everything people-related. We recruit top talent, onboard newcomers, and up-skill employees through Learning & Development. HR Business Partners tackle complex team and structural challenges, while HR Operations manage processes and data. Admins ensure a great office environment, and our Recruitment team grows Surfshark by bringing in talented individuals. With their support, we’ve grown to 500+ strong and continue to thrive.
As Talent Development Specialist you will focus on Learning & Development (L&D) to design, develop, and deliver high-impact learning solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals and support employee growth, performance, and career progression.
If you want to:
- Drive the learning and talent development strategy across the organization, ensuring that people and business growth go hand in hand;
- Partner with leaders and teams to identify development needs and design impactful programs that boost talent density, leadership capability, and performance;
- Lead and facilitate dynamic, engaging training sessions (both in-person and virtual) for diverse employee populations, including individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders.
- Design and deliver engaging learning experiences — from workshops to scalable development initiatives — that foster continuous learning and growth;
- Play a key role in shaping organizational culture and change, supporting initiatives like enhancing feedback culture, embedding company principles, and driving engagement;
- Contribute to future-focused projects such as AI adoption from an HR and L&D perspective, ensuring employees are equipped with the right skills and mindset for transformation;
- Measure impact and continuously refine programs based on feedback and data, ensuring learning solutions are both relevant and effective.
And you can check off:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or a similar role, ideally in a dynamic, fast-growing environment;
- Strategic mindset with hands-on ability to design and deliver learning programs end-to-end;
- Exceptional group facilitation and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization.
- Strong experience in cultural and change management initiatives, from concept to implementation;
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;
- Data-informed approach to learning: you use insights to track progress and improve outcomes;
- Curiosity, creativity, and a continuous-improvement mindset;
- Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Here's the deal:
- Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
- Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts and a physical coach to health insurance and regular mental health checks;
- Tools of your choice: choose the technical equipment and tools you need to do your best work;
- Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
- Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
- More days off: additional vacation days depending on your tenure;
- Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
- Gross salary: 3300 - 4500 Eur/month. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
