HR and Talent Development Manager

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Job Overview

The HR & Talent Development Manager plays a critical role in driving the growth and capability of our workforce by serving as a bridge between business needs and the Talent Development Center of Excellence (CoE). This role partners closely with business leaders and HR colleagues to assess skill gaps, align initiatives with organizational priorities and deliver impactful learning solutions to business challenges.  This role ensures that development programs support both employee growth and business performance.

Key Job Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Partnership 

• Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners to identify workforce capability needs and translate them into targeted learning strategies. 

• Translate people strategy into structured learning and development programs.  

• Act as a liaison between the Talent Development CoE and the business, ensuring programs are relevant, practical, and aligned with organizational goals. 

• Support the business’s development priorities through partnering with the TD CoE in shaping the overall talent development strategy. 

 

Program Design & Delivery 

• Collaborate with the Talent Development CoE to design, curate, and adapt learning solutions (e.g., workshops, digital learning, leadership development, onboarding). 

• Support Talent Development CoE with global or enterprise-wide program management initiatives to reach North American business operations. 

• Facilitate engaging learning sessions, both virtually and in-person as needed. 

 

 

Learning Operations & Measurement 

• Manage end-to-end learning program logistics, including scheduling, communications, and vendor coordination. 

• Track participation, measure program effectiveness, and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. 

• Promote and support the effective use of available tools and resources to maximize accessibility and impact.  

• Measure program impact and performance monitoring (engagement, retention, skill growth, etc..).

 

Employee Development & Coaching 

• Provide support to HRBPs to guide managers and employees on career development and upskilling opportunities. 

• Support leadership development and high-potential talent programs. 

 

Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

• Stay current with L&D trends, technologies, and best practices to bring innovative ideas to the organization.

• Leverage feedback and analytics to enhance learning strategies and initiatives.

• Drive change management and ensure consistent adoption of tools, resources, and practices. Create buy in from leaders.

• Develop consistent communication templates and roll-out guidelines for programs. 

• Lead engagement survey follow-up by driving action planning and promoting local leadership accountability  .

• Oversee vendor relationships and partnerships not already managed by the TD CoE.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration or related field. 

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR business partnering role.

• In-depth experience with an organizational development, learning & development, or talent management focus.

• Strong facilitation, instructional design, and program management skills. 

• Ability to consult with stakeholders, diagnose needs, and develop tailored learning solutions. 

• Experience working in or closely with a Talent Development Center of Excellence. 

• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, and emerging L&D technologies. 

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Additional Information

Hiring Range 

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