Talent Management & Development Associate

Position Title: Talent Management & Development Associate

Location: Glen Allen, VA - Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday Onsite; Monday & Friday Remote)

Position Status: 6-Month Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $35+/hr D.O.E.

Position Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Talent Management & Development Associate to support enterprise talent management, learning and development (L&D), and employee development initiatives in Glen Allen, VA.

This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an early-career HR professional with experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, HR Programs, or Talent Development who enjoys coordinating projects, developing professional presentations, analyzing workforce data, and supporting employee growth.

The Talent Management & Development Associate will collaborate with HR, Learning & Development, and business stakeholders to support performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, career development, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

The ideal candidate has exceptional Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills, strong project coordination abilities, and experience translating talent data into actionable insights and executive-ready presentations. Banking or financial services experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise Talent Management and Learning & Development (L&D) programs.

• Assist with performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career development, and leadership development initiatives.

• Coordinate project timelines, milestones, meetings, communications, and deliverables across multiple HR and talent development initiatives.

• Develop professional, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations, executive decks, training materials, facilitator guides, job aids, and learning resources.

• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, validate, analyze, and report on talent management and workforce data.

• Identify trends, patterns, and insights from HR and talent data to support program improvements and business decisions.

• Prepare executive-ready reports, presentations, dashboards, and communications related to talent and learning initiatives.

• Partner with HR, Learning & Development, and business stakeholders to coordinate program activities and support successful execution.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of skills frameworks, competency models, and career development resources.

• Support employee learning initiatives, training programs, and professional development activities.

• Track project progress, monitor deadlines, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Maintain program documentation, process guides, communications, and other HR resources.

• Identify opportunities to streamline talent management processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience.

• Support additional HR projects and organizational development initiatives as needed.

Required Skills/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development (L&D), Organizational Development, HR Programs, or a related HR function.

• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including experience creating professional presentations, training materials, executive decks, and visually engaging business communications.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience organizing, analyzing, validating, and reporting on HR, workforce, or business data.

• Experience supporting talent development programs, employee learning initiatives, HR projects, or organizational development activities.

• Strong project coordination and project management skills, including managing timelines, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities.

• Experience developing training materials, learning content, presentations, communications, or employee development resources.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify trends and translate data into meaningful insights.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accuracy across multiple projects.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR professionals, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

• Ability to work the required hybrid schedule in Glen Allen, VA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Banking, financial services, or financial institution experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development, or career development programs.

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), or talent management platforms.

• Exposure to skills frameworks, competency models, job architecture, or workforce development initiatives.

• Experience creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations, HR reports, and data-driven recommendations.

• Experience supporting enterprise-wide HR initiatives or cross-functional talent development programs.

• Familiarity with HR analytics, workforce reporting, employee development metrics, or talent data analysis.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.