Sr. Analyst, Talent Development

Ocean Network Express•Richmond, VA

1d•$80,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Senior Talent Development Analyst to own and elevate our employee growth initiatives. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our continuous learning culture, high-potential leadership programs, and core onboarding experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation of broad HR knowledge, a sharp eye for visual communication, and a passion for live training facilitation. You will blend strategy (accelerating leadership pipelines) with creative execution and dynamic delivery (hosting live sessions, building sleek presentations, and curating diverse learning opportunities) to empower our workforce and deliver clear business impact.

Requirements

Proven ability to manage expectations, influence leaders, and build strong partnerships across multiple organizational tiers.
Strong organizational skills with a track record of driving complex talent initiatives from conception to execution on time.
Skilled at working hand-in-hand with non-HR business lines to align training with real-world operational needs.
A collaborative, supportive partner within the HR ecosystem who values shared goals and collective success.
Exceptional public speaking, storytelling, and presentation skills; ability to command a room, influence stakeholders, and keep adult learners engaged.
Strong understanding of general HR ecosystems, talent pipelines, succession planning methodologies, and employee lifecycle stages.
Ability to utilize organizational feedback, talent metrics, and business data to continuously improve and evolve training and succession programs.
Proven track record of successfully designing and managing leadership development, high-potential programs, succession initiatives, or onboarding frameworks.
6+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Talent Development, or closely related fields.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent practical experience fully considered.

Responsibilities

Develop, launch, and manage robust development initiatives targeted at high-potential employees to build a sustainable pipeline of future succession candidates.
Design and implement strategic rotational programs, stretch assignments, and cross-functional experiences that broaden leadership capabilities and prepare candidates for critical future roles.
Develop tailored initiatives that fast-track the readiness of emerging leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational growth plans and future skill requirements.
Partner proactively with business leaders to conduct thorough talent gap analyses, strategically identifying current and future capability shortages and providing targeted resources to bridge those gaps.
Apply a deep foundation of general HR knowledge to ensure all talent development initiatives are tightly integrated with broader HR strategies, performance management cycles, and overarching organizational goals.
Act as a trusted internal partner to business leaders, translating complex departmental needs into effective, practical, and scalable development solutions.
Champion and expand a self-directed learning culture by driving employee engagement through curated learning pathways. Strategically blend resources such as e-learning, industry talks, lunch-and-learns, and other professional development events.
Lead and facilitate engaging, high-impact live training sessions, leadership workshops, and webinars for both in-person and hybrid audiences.
Own the live delivery and iterative development of the company onboarding experience, ensuring a seamless, high-energy, and welcoming transition that aligns new hires with corporate culture from day one.
Partner with internal teams to build and deliver practical, business-focused training programs that immediately enhance team performance.
Create visually stunning, professional presentations and training collateral that capture attention and simplify complex business ideas for live executive and employee delivery.
Build interactive, modern eLearning modules and digital training assets to supplement live training and support on-demand learning via the LMS.