Talent Development Manager

Provide occasional light consulting support to Palo Alto-based HRBPs, People Partners, and leaders on how to use Talent Development and Inclusion signature offerings (NHO, AI learning events, Development Days, manager programs, top talent programs, async resources, and more) to address their specific needs. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

VARITE is looking for a qualified Talent Development Manager - 26-00332 in Palo Alto, CA 94304
 
What the client does?
A cloud data management and data protection company that provides solutions for backup, disaster recovery, and data archiving. It helps organizations manage and protect their data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
 
What do we do?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Talent Development Manager
Location: Palo Alto, CA 94304
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: $70/hr - $90/hr on W2
Schedule: Required to be onsite first day of each week (Monday regularly. Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
Hours: 20 hours/week
 
The Opportunity
Talent Development & Inclusion 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 our culture, AI-native direction, and multi-product platform.
 
New Hire Orientation (NHO) Strategy & Playbook:
Own the NHO strategy globally – define what's next and fresh, refine content, codify "how we run orientation," 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 and 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 (e.g., local development sessions and manager programs)
 
Light Consulting Support:
Provide occasional light consulting support to Palo Alto-based HRBPs, People Partners, and leaders on how to use Talent Development and Inclusion signature offerings (NHO, AI learning events, Development Days, manager programs, top talent programs, async resources, and more) to address their specific needs.
 
 
AI-Literate Execution:
Bring a highly AI-literate lens to all of this work to accelerate impact.
 
Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience.
3. Experience with data management and data analysis tools.
4. G-suite experience.
5. Experience and working knowledge of excel/google sheets.
6. Experience with Claude Co-work/Google Gemini
7. Experience with LMS

 
Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with Qualtrics
2. Strong preference for experience with Docebo LMS.
3. Experience with Jira/Confluence.
4. Experience with Workday

 
 
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
Legal Service Plans – Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation
 
If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
 
In case you are not currently available or interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward this email among your circle who might be suitable and interested in any of our open requirements. VARITE has a robust Candidate Referral Fee plan where you will receive a one-time referral fee if the referred candidate successfully works with VARITE on an assignment for at least 1 month or 160 Hours.
 
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.