Talent Development Partner

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What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.

The Work We Do At Markel Gives People The Confidence To Move Forward And Seize Opportunities, And You’ll Find Your Fit Amongst Our Global Community Of Optimists And Problem‑solvers. We’re Always Pushing Each Other To Go Further Because We Believe That When We Realize Our Potential, We Can Help Others Reach Theirs. Join Us And Play Your Part In Something Special!

The Leadership, Learning & Development Department supports Markel in creating a high‑performing, sustainable organization that meets its strategic and operational goals by:

• Improving performance and productivity – equipping employees, from contributors to senior leaders, with the skills, tools and knowledge to perform in their current and future roles.
• Preparing for the future of work – reducing skill gaps by identifying needs and empowering employees to expand their skill sets, through both targeted L&D curriculums and experiential development opportunities; developing expertise to outpace our competition.
• Engaging and retaining employees – empowering employees to own their career and development through awareness building and transparency of career growth opportunities.

Hybrid work arrangement based in Richmond, VA, Chicago, or Rosemont, IL.

• Designing and delivering leadership development programs – creating and executing impactful leadership development experiences, ensuring measurable results that strengthen Markel’s leadership pipeline.
• Elevating manager capability – developing and delivering courses as part of the Markel Manager Curriculum.
• Consulting and collaborating – partnering with HRBPs, business leaders and other stakeholders to diagnose needs and craft tailored development solutions.
• Creating best‑in‑class content – developing thought‑leading resources on leadership, management, team development and other talent topics for our global Center of Excellence.
• Championing development planning – serving as a go‑to expert for coaching, 360 feedback processes and personalized development planning.
• Supporting strategic initiatives – contributing to enterprise‑wide HR projects that advance our talent strategy and strengthen organizational capability.

• Consulting and facilitation expertise – able to diagnose development needs, consult with stakeholders and deliver engaging learning experiences that drive measurable impact.
• Proven program design and delivery – demonstrated success in scoping, designing and implementing high‑quality leadership and manager development programs across multiple modalities (virtual, in‑person, blended).
• Team development experience – a track record of creating and delivering interventions that build team effectiveness and collaboration.
• Digital learning and technology capabilities – experience with learning platforms (e.g., LMS, Linked In Learning) and leveraging technology for scalable solutions.
• Assessment and psychometrics – skilled in using and debriefing leadership assessment tools (e.g., 360 feedback) and integrating insights into development plans.
• Coaching credentials – a recognized coaching qualification and practical experience supporting leaders through coaching engagements.
• Project and stakeholder management – strong project management capability, adept at managing multiple priorities and engaging diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes on time and within scope.
• Organizational and process excellence – highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, able to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines and continuously improve processes.
• Professional presence and collaboration – exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and influence across all levels, fostering strong internal and external relationships.
• Flexibility and mobility – an adaptable approach to tasks and working hours, including willingness to travel as required.
• Change management and agility – capability to support organizational change and adapt solutions in dynamic environments.

• 10+ years…