Talent Development Manager

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244, onsite Monday through Thursday, Friday is a Flex day

WORK HOURS: Full time

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: ~10%

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Talent Development Manager serves as a key advisor and strategic partner, bridging business needs with enterprise-wide talent development solutions. This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing learning initiatives that support employee growth, enhance organizational capabilities, and align with Varsity Brands’ strategic priorities. Leveraging both consultative skills and Workday Learning (LMS) expertise, the Talent Development Manager collaborates with leaders across functions to assess needs, recommend solutions, and deliver tailored talent development programs that drive business success.

This position requires a dynamic professional with strong consultative skills, instructional design expertise, and firsthand experience administering learning management systems (LMS). The Talent Development Manager requires prior leadership experience to effectively influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization, while functioning as an individual contributor with no immediate direct reports. Reporting to the VP – Talent Development, Enterprise Engagement & Change, the Talent Development Manager works closely with HR and business leaders to influence learning strategies, deliver impactful programs, and ensure continuous improvement across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Consultation and Collaboration
  • Partner with HR leaders and business stakeholders to identify learning needs, provide strategic recommendations, and align talent development solutions with business objectives
  • Function as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, using a consultative approach to influence talent development strategies
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships across functions to ensure alignment of talent development programs with organizational initiatives
• Workday Learning (LMS) Administration:
  • Serve as the primary administrator for Workday Learning (LMS), ensuring seamless alignment of the platform with organizational learning goals
  • Manage LMS content creation, enrollment processes, troubleshooting, and system configurations to enhance program delivery and user experience
  • Monitor and report on LMS metrics to evaluate learning engagement, adoption rates, and program effectiveness
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize LMS functionality, governance, and integrations with other HR technologies
• Program Design and Management:
  • Lead the creation and execution of scalable learning solutions, applying advanced instructional design principles (e.g., ADDIE) and tools (e.g., Articulate Rise)
  • Oversee the development of enterprise-wide learning programs, including compliance training, onboarding, professional development, and functional skills training
  • Manage a portfolio of training initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Partner with external vendors to supplement internal capabilities and deliver high-quality development solutions
• Facilitation and Engagement:
  • Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual training sessions for employees at all levels, ensuring impactful learning experiences
  • Build opportunities for continuous learning by staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to talent development
  • Tailor learning programs to meet diverse employee needs and drive participation and engagement
• Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:
  • Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure the effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives
  • Use data-driven insights to refine learning programs and recommend improvements to enhance business impact
  • Continuously evolve and scale talent development programs to address changing organizational and workforce needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• HR Leadership: Exceptional leadership and people skills with a proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams; adept at fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Consultative Skills: Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships, influence stakeholders, and deliver tailored recommendations to meet business needs
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to align talent development programs with organizational priorities and anticipate future workforce needs
• Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Communication and People Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills using a variety of mediums to convey information clearly and concisely to large, geographically diverse audiences (e.g., business partners, leaders, and stakeholders); highly motivated and positive with strong listening skills
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to collaborate across functions and maintain strong partnerships with HR and business leaders
• Critical Thinking: Must be able to analyze complex situations, identify issues, and develop effective solutions to mitigate potential risks and challenges
• Adaptability: Flexible and resourceful in navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Continuous Learning: Passion for staying current with trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent development and LMS functionality
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of various HR technologies with a strong interest in talent development technology; able to quickly learn new applications and tools
• Autonomy: Proactive and self-driven with the ability to autonomously work with an elevated level of initiative and urgency

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Instructional Design, or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent development, or related roles, including consulting with stakeholders to align learning solutions with business needs
• Advanced instructional design skills in designing and delivering impactful learning solutions using tools like Articulate Rise and other eLearning platforms
• Minimum of 3 years of firsthand experience with Workday Learning (LMS) administration, including content management, system configuration, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, with the ability to lead through influence and drive strategic initiatives in a cross-functional environment as an individual contributor
• Proven success in designing, managing, and scaling enterprise-wide learning programs
• Strong facilitation skills and a record of delivering impactful training
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leaders and manage vendor relationships
• Participate in Workday module owner meetings that requires problem solving as well as providing/actioning Workday Learning recommendations and solutions
• Experience with business process modeling/mapping
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: MS OneNote, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, and MS Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.  

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OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.