National Human Resources Talent Development Expert

The National Human Resources Talent Development Expert architects and delivers a data-driven talent and organizational development strategy that builds critical capabilities, accelerates leadership effectiveness, and drives measurable business performance. This role blends strategic program design with hands-on facilitation, learning technology ownership, and analytics — translating workforce insights into scalable development experiences that move our business forward in an ever-evolving environment. This position requires approximately 10% travel.

Instructional Design & Program Delivery

• Deliver scalable learning programs across leadership and behavioral capabilities using blended, microlearning, in‑person, and digital modalities.
• Design and refine instructional content (facilitator guides, learner materials, e-learning modules) aligned to our L&D strategy.
• Lead end‑to‑end program execution: needs analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Embed development into performance management, career pathing, and succession planning processes.

Talent Systems & LMS Ownership

• Manage our LMS (SuccessFactors experience preferred) as the hub for learning delivery, content management, and reporting.
• Partner with Global HRIS and Talent Development teams on configuration, deployment, and system integrations.
• Explore and implement AI‑enabled learning solutions (personalized journeys, skills mapping, adaptive learning).
• Stay current on emerging learning technologies and evolve our ecosystem.

Data, Analytics & Measurement

• Define success metrics for adoption, behavior change, capability lift, and business impact.
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track ROI and skill trends.
• Use people analytics to surface insights and inform investment decisions.
• Continuously refine programs using data, feedback, and Voice of Employee inputs.

Facilitation & Capability Building

• Facilitate live and virtual learning sessions for people leader and employee audiences.
• Coach managers on development conversations and effective feedback.
• Support high‑potential, leadership development, and talent mapping/succession programs.
• Identify capability gaps and design targeted interventions with HRBPs and business leaders.

Stakeholder Partnership & Project Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on learning and culture.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional projects in a matrix organization. Everything from scoping through execution.
• Collaborate with National Leadership Team, HRBPs, Business Unit leaders, and other stakeholders on global and national initiatives.
• Manage external vendors and partners supporting development programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Learning & Development, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in learning & development, talent management, or organizational development, including program design and facilitation.
• Experience using data analytics to diagnose needs, measure impact, and tell stories that inform decisions.
• Background working in a fast‑paced, global matrix
• Familiarity with learning technologies, LMS administration, and modern learning methodologies.
• Strategic thinker who connects development priorities to enterprise goals and turns direction into action.
• Change‑agile, able to pivot quickly and manage competing priorities.
• Creative and modern approach; experiments with new tools and emerging learning technologies (including AI).
• Data‑driven, translating insights into decisions and clear recommendations.
• Strong project manager who leads multiple workstreams with discipline and follow‑through.
• Skilled facilitator and communicator across executive, manager, and employee audiences.
• Trusted partner who builds credibility and influences HRBPs, leaders, and business teams.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target base salary range for this position is between $105,000 and $125,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TD1