Principal, Talent Management Partner – Talent Development

Nintendo; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nintendo Of America in Redmond, WA is seeking a Principal — Talent Development to design and lead strategic employee, leadership, and team development programs. You will partner with senior leaders, translate needs into scalable solutions, and drive cross-functional, bespoke learning initiatives from concept to implementation.

Hybrid role with a strong emphasis on change management, data-driven decisions, and delivering high-impact learning experiences aligned to business goals.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years progressively responsible talent or HR program experience.
• Strong leadership development, performance, and employee engagement expertise.
• Trusted advisor to senior leaders with data-driven recommendations.
• Experience leading complex, integrated development programs with client focus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver high-quality talent development programs.
• Partner with leaders to translate insights into action and adoption.
• Manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications effectively.
• Create resources and experiences to support leadership and engagement goals.
• Lead change management and ensure broad adoption across client groups.
• Represent Talent Management as a trusted expert across the org.

Skills

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Project Management

Consultation

Facilitation

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / HR

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Nintendo of America About Nintendo of America : From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario ™, Donkey Kong ™, The Legend of Zelda ™, Metroid ™, Animal Crossing ™, Pikmin ™ and Splatoon ™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

About Talent Management At Nintendo Of America

The Talent Management team identifies, builds, and provides strategic opportunities for our employees and business to “level up.” We do this through thoughtfully designed and expertly implemented programs as well as methodically tailored client partnerships. It’s an exciting time to join the team — we are growing as NOA further enhances its commitment to employee, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.

THE PRINCIPAL – TALENT DEVELOPMENT ROLE

Are you passionate about helping employees, leaders, and teams harness their potential and maximize their effectiveness in support of organizational success? Our Principal — Talent Development, will first focus on building a deep and complex understanding of the organization, our culture, and our employee and leadership needs. Grounded in this understanding, they will build and lead a comprehensive, multimodal ecosystem of bespoke development programs and tools, from concept to implementation. These may include the creation of workshops, academies, eLearnings, onboarding programs, learning events, team effectiveness programs, facilitated meetings and offsite experiences, and other solutions that are integrated into a thoughtful employee and leader development journey. The Principal will also serve as a trusted partner for leaders across the organization.

You’re an ideal candidate for this role if you are an engaged and pioneering talent development expert who has a strong drive for taking initiative and a passion for creating and delivering employee, leadership, and team development solutions that are masterfully tailored to the needs of the business. A thoughtful, client-centered approach is crucial to how we work at Nintendo — so, proven experience anticipating, understanding, and responding to diverse employee and leadership needs and successfully translating this awareness into high-impact programs and interventions that resonate with target audiences will be key to your success.

Description Of Duties

• Leads the design, build, and delivery of high-quality, high-impact, scalable solutions across the full program lifecycle — from concept through implementation — ensuring that solutions align with and drive relevant business, HR, and Talent priorities.
• Serves as a dedicated consultant to business and HR leaders, translating complex Talent Management concepts into actionable guidance and partnering on the successful, client-focused adoption.
• Manages program timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful outcomes.
• Leads the creation and delivery of high-impact resources and experiences including presentations, workshops, frameworks, and toolkits that support development, leadership, performance, and engagement goals.
• Ensures strong change management and communication practices to support adoption and impact across client groups.
• Serve as a visible and trusted Talent Management expert across the organization, representing the function in cross-divisional work and special projects.

Summary Of Requirements

• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience driving business outcomes through the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of talent or HR programs.
• Strong understanding of core HR functions and talent management practices, including leadership development, performance management, employee engagement, and workforce capability.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a trusted consultative partner to senior leaders, with the ability to influence outcomes through data, insights, and well structured recommendations.
• Experience leading or owning integrated employee, team, and leadership development programs of moderate to high complexity, including planning, building, execution, stakeholder management, and delivery of client centered solutions on time and within scope that drive high-impact, high-quality solutions that are tailored to the needs of diverse client groups.
• Proven ability to independently solve ambiguous and complex problems, and to guide others through structured problem-solving when appropriate.
• Strong consultation, presentation, and facilitation skills, with experience translating Talent Management concepts into practical, actionable solutions for leaders and HR partners.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to use data and visuals to support decision-making.
• Excellent organizational and program management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands across multiple stakeholders and initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly confidential environment, manage work at a steady and appropriate pace, and consistently deliver high-quality work products with minimal guidance (guidance provided primarily for the most complex situations).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, a related field, or equivalent experience.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Pay Range

$117,400—$211,300 USD