Senior Analyst, Talent Management

aes; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst, Talent Management to shape and advance talent strategies that help employees grow, develop, and thrive throughout their careers. This role executes and continuously improves Talent Management programs while supporting strategic and operational HR initiatives.

You will partner with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and global teams to drive talent solutions, leverage data-driven insights, and contribute to a culture of development, performance,

Qualifications

• Experience in Talent Management or HR-related functions.
• Experience contributing to performance management, talent reviews, or leadership development initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate data insights into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and stakeholders across multiple countries to support Talent Management processes.
• Collaborate with HRIS team to improve efficiency and employee experience of talent processes.
• Coordinate and support the global performance management cycle, including goal setting and year-end activities.
• Support talent review and Talent Dialogue processes aligned with business priorities.
• Support talent assessment strategies and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Analyze talent data trends to identify development and succession opportunities.
• Contribute to leadership development programs and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Organizational Psychology/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we're powering it.

Senior Analyst, Talent Management

The Senior Analyst, Talent Management plays a critical role in shaping and advancing talent strategies that help employees grow, develop, and thrive throughout their careers.

This position is responsible for executing and continuously improving Talent Management programs and processes while supporting both strategic and operational HR initiatives. Working in close partnership with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and global teams, the successful candidate will help drive impactful talent solutions, leverage data-driven insights, and contribute to a culture of continuous development, performance, and inclusion.

This role offers the opportunity to work on global initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, influence talent strategy, and contribute to programs that support employee growth and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and stakeholders across multiple countries to support the implementation and execution of AES Talent Management processes and programs.
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to leverage technology and continuously improve the efficiency, scalability, and employee experience of talent processes.
• Coordinate and support the global performance management cycle, including goal setting, development conversations, onboarding-related processes, and year-end activities.
• Support the execution and continuous enhancement of talent review and Talent Dialogue processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and talent strategies.
• Support talent assessment strategies, including competency, skill, leadership, and 360-degree feedback assessments, translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Analyze talent-related data and trends to identify opportunities that support employee development, succession planning, and business objectives.
• Stay informed about emerging Talent Management practices and market trends, bringing innovative ideas and continuous improvement opportunities to the organization.
• Co-lead leadership development programs by supporting strategy development, collaborating with external partners, coordinating participant nominations, and helping manage program delivery, engagement, mentoring, and communications.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen team effectiveness and organizational capability, including DISC workshops, team-building activities, reporting, and employee development programs.
• Develop clear, engaging, and inclusive communications, presentations, and program materials that help employees, people leaders, and HR teams understand and navigate talent processes.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for talent-related initiatives by providing guidance, system support, and practical solutions to stakeholders across the organization.
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional partners while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting Talent Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related functions.
• Experience contributing to performance management processes, talent reviews, employee assessments, leadership development programs, or similar talent initiatives.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Experience creating training materials, communications, presentations, or employee-facing resources.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights and data into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and stakeholder ma