Talent Development Manager

Provide occasional consulting support to Palo Alto-based HRBPs, People Partners, and leaders on how to use Talent Development & Inclusion offerings (NHO, AI learning events, Development Days, manager programs, top talent programs, asynchronous resources, and more) to address specific business needs. Act as event producer for quarterly Palo Alto and Americas learning events, bringing creativity and excellence to create a great experience for employees (e.g., local development sessions and manager programs).

Job Title: Talent Development Manager 
Work Arrangement: Onsite, Part Time
Location: Palo Alto, California 
Contract Duration: 9 months with the possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $78-82 per hour 

The Opportunity

The Talent Development & Inclusion (TD&I) team is looking for a contractor to own the Palo Alto and Americas New Hire Orientation experience and drive TD&I measurement and insights, while supporting learner-centered design across the team's programs. You'll be the in-person face of Day 1 for new hires in Palo Alto, own the survey and feedback infrastructure that tells us whether our programs are working, and turn that data into insights the broader team can act on. You will partner closely with the Global TD&I team and with Palo Alto-based HRBPs, People Partners, and leaders.

What You'll Own & Deliver

Day 1 Ambassador for Americas:
Redesign and facilitate in-person New Hire Orientation in Palo Alto (45 minutes each Monday in office), ensuring it reflects the company's culture, AI-native direction, and multi-product platform.

New Hire Orientation (NHO) Strategy & Playbook:
Own the NHO strategy globally, define what's next and innovative, refine content, codify orientation processes, and enable a small bench of volunteer facilitators from across functions.

TD&I Measurement & Insights:
Drive a cohesive measurement strategy for the team. Administer Talent Development & Inclusion surveys and occasional 360 feedback surveys; build and maintain instruments, manage cycles, and ensure clean data flows. Build and maintain the TD&I scorecard (talent density signals, program reach, manager metrics, inclusion of AI practices where relevant). Analyze feedback and usage data to generate insights on learner experience and recommend changes that increase engagement and business relevance.

Event Production:
Act as event producer for quarterly Palo Alto and Americas learning events, bringing creativity and excellence to create a great experience for employees (e.g., local development sessions and manager programs).

Light Consulting Support:
Provide occasional consulting support to Palo Alto-based HRBPs, People Partners, and leaders on how to use Talent Development & Inclusion offerings (NHO, AI learning events, Development Days, manager programs, top talent programs, asynchronous resources, and more) to address specific business needs.

AI-Literate Execution:
Bring a highly AI-literate lens to all aspects of this work to accelerate impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with data management and data analysis tools.
• G-Suite experience.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with Claude Co-work and/or Google Gemini.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qualtrics.
• Strong preference for experience with Docebo LMS.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with Workday.

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