Manager, Talent Development Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the manager, talent development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for leading practices, insights and expertise for the evolution of our talent management practices (including, but not limited to performance management, talent review, development planning and succession planning).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, HRMS
• Able to develop project plans, budgets, and vendor relationships with limited direction
• Able to successfully navigate complexity, ambiguity, and pressure to get things done in a dynamic, “start-up” type culture
• Partnering with senior leaders and HR partners to design, deliver and enhance key OD and learning programs including Talent and Succession Management, Performance Management, our annual employee engagement survey, and our Graduate program
• Identify, scope and implement initiatives that support our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and enhance an inclusive workplace
• Lead, motivate and develop the L&OD team to ensure team objectives are achieved
• Intermediate demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate functional knowledge in HR disciplines

In response to your job posting for manager, talent development, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and oversight to the Learning and Development Specialist to ensure quality coordination and management of programs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with and passion for creating and delivering customer experiences
• Experience in a functional role
• BA/BS or Masters in Business, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science or related technical field preferred
• Proven experience in building and driving organizational initiatives and working with Senior Leadership to create more effective organizational strategies and practices
• Strong acumen in change management principles and approaches
• Completion of relevant certifications (e.g., SPHR, ODCC)
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to develop management development content for Trailhead
• Experience in talent development, management consulting or equivalent

Please consider me for the manager, talent development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support of Talent Management Programs (Individual Development Plans, Career Plans, Succession Plans, Talent Reviews, Performance Appraisals).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Delivers commercial sales targets
• Has a track record of growing talent assessment market share
• Can demonstrate successful RFP and bid management
• Occupational Psychology background
• Has completed BPS accredited training in the use of psychometric assessments
• Curious and passionate about the effective assessment of people
• Previous experience in generalist or talent focussed HR roles
• Assessment for development

Please consider me for the manager, talent development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for analytical expertise and support to other Talent & Learning practices and processes (e.g., Annual Talent Review, Competency Assessments).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Adept at handling multiple competing priorities in a results-driven, time-critical, rapidly changing environment with limited supervision
• Skilled in creating a strategic framework that integrates the “big picture” with tactical execution
• Sales training and program design experience
• Career Development & Mobility
• Collaborating with Sales Training
• Instructional Design & Facilitation
• Other programs or projects as they come up
• Experience working in a sales culture or with sales training highly preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, talent development position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for integrated leadership of all expertise related to talent, learning and development (5 Conversations/Performance Enablement, Development, Manager Capability, Leadership Development, Learning, and Creative Engagement, Early in Career, Mid-Level Accelerated programs, etc.).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Manage, coordinate and implement processes for talent management, coach and partner with HR and line in how to successfully execute these processes and initiatives to ensure long term impact
• Guide annual Talent Review/Succession Planning process and ensure consistent methodology and outcomes company-wide
• Ensure the alignment and integration of initiatives with business and HR strategies
• Work with HR to ensure developmental plans and experiences are in place and executed to prepare leaders for future assignments for critically identified talent
• Facilitate briefings for leaders on topics that pertain to leadership, developing bench strength and performance management
• Maintain external visibility to development and trends in the TM/LD field
• Proven track record of developing & implementing enterprise wide Talent Management initiatives and Leadership Development
• Outstanding and strategically focused leadership skills that include executive presence and excellent communication skills in order to effectively influence peers and senior leaders across an organization