Talent Development Specialist

Job description

As a Talent Development Specialist (L4), you will bring 3+ years of applicable experience to play a pivotal role in driving a targeted learning strategy and professional growth across corporate, tech, or highly regulated environments. You will act as a consultative Learning Partner for senior leaders and executives, leading rigorous Learning Needs Analyses (LNAs) and translating complex business requirements into high-impact learning solutions.

Additionally, you will facilitate core onboarding and leadership programs, drive engagement in global learning initiatives, manage product ownership and governance, and deliver data-driven strategic insights during MBRs and QBRs. Success in this role requires strong executive presence, consultative influence, structured project management, and adept change management skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitation: Primary facilitator of Company Onboarding and flagship talent development programs. Secondary facilitator and consultative co-designer of Leadership Development products for mid-level and senior management. Delivers offsites in location where suitable.

Learning Partnering

Partner directly with senior leaders and executive stakeholders to define, align, and execute tailored learning strategies at the squad and functional levels. Lead rigorous, multi-method Learning Needs Analyses (LNAs) across business functions to diagnose capability gaps and prioritize strategic talent interventions. Synthesize complex learning metrics into strategic, executive-ready insights and presentation decks for Monthly (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

Work with regional teams to ensure training delivery in supported locations. Maintain global learning calendar for supported assignment(s). Drive engagement for global learning initiatives within supported assignment(s).

Product Ownership

Serve as local Product Owner and Subject Matter Expert for core learning products, overseeing lifecycle management and product governance. Establish data governance standards to maintain rigorous data hygiene, reporting compliance, and LMS integrity at regional and global levels. Ensure regular cadence of content updates and program enhancements as needed.

Qualifications

Core skills

3+ years of progressive experience in Talent Development, L&D, or Human Resource Consulting within corporate, tech, or highly regulated industries. Strong proficiency in project management and design thinking. Advanced consultative problem-solving and influencing skills, with a track record of building trust and guiding senior leaders and executive stakeholders. Confidence in interpreting data and producing data-led, visually compelling presentations.

Organised, detail-focused, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy. Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging, articulate strategic vision, and facilitate alignment across matrixed teams. Proven change management capabilities, with experience leading organizational transitions, driving program adoption, and navigating complex business changes. Strong facilitation skills.

Key attributes

Aware of important developments within the business and industry trends relating to people and organisational development. Strategic mindset in developing talent initiatives, understanding the bigger picture and how individual actions fit into the broader suite of talent development services. Comfortable navigating uncertainty and rapid change; adaptable to evolving business needs. Proactive and self-starting, anticipating potential challenges or opportunities and proposing solutions.

Willingness to contribute beyond one’s own role, collaborating with colleagues to achieve collective objectives. Enthusiasm for collecting, processing, and applying data to streamline workflows and drive successful team projects. Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate large-scale initiatives. Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for high-quality, visually appealing deliverables.