Talent Development Strategist

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking a Talent Development Strategist to drive training initiatives, manage the Riverside Emerging Leaders Academy, and lead team-building efforts to boost engagement and readiness for future roles.

You will collaborate with HR, talent acquisition, and Riverside College of Health Sciences to address workforce development needs, coach employees using behavioral tools, and map career pathways to individual strengths.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, business administration, or related field is required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 1 year developing and presenting training programs required.
• 3-4 years HR or employee engagement experience, healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with HCM Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training programs; lead team-building activities and the Emerging Leaders Academy.
• Lead succession planning for critical roles; identify skills gaps and train toward them.
• Use behavioral assessment results to coach employees and guide career paths aligning strengths with roles.
• Create job profiles in the behavioral assessment portal based on key attributes and organizational needs.

Skills

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Learning Management

Coaching

Behavioral analysis

Change management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Career coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration/Related Field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Talent Development Strategist# Careers## Talent Development StrategistApply: Rock Landing - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038784Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$64,200.00 - $88,275.00/AnnualActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **Overview** The Talent Development Strategist is responsible for fostering team engagement through training, administration of the Riverside Emerging Leaders Academy, and team-building initiatives, while also leading succession planning efforts at the staff level. This role will leverage behavioral assessment tools to coach employees on career development, aligning their natural strengths with roles that best suit their behavioral preferences. The Talent Development (Strategist/Coach) will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including recruitment and the Riverside College of Health Sciences, to address critical workforce development needs. Additionally, they will create job profiles based on behavioral attributes and help team members navigate career pathways based on the behavioral assessment tool, coaching for ideal role alignment. **What you will do** * Training and Team Building: Identify, design and implement training programs, lead team building activities and events, revitalize mentor programs, and administer the Riverside Emerging Leaders Academy to enhance employee engagement and develop the workforce to meet future needs of the organization.* Succession Planning: Collaborate with human resources, talent acquisition teams, and external partners to develop succession plans for critical roles, identify skills gaps, and train toward those skills gaps ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource constraints. The focus is on retention and preparation for future roles.* Behavioral Coaching and Career Path Guidance: Use behavioral assessment results and career lattices to provide personalized coaching to employees, helping them identify roles that align with their natural behavioral strengths and preferences. Offer guidance on how to prepare for future roles through benefits (license, certification, education) and technology (such as job alerts).* Job Profile Creation: In partnership with human resources and key stakeholders, develop job profiles within the behavioral assessment portal based on key behavioral attributes, ensuring roles are aligned with Riverside’s current needs and future workforce strategy. **Qualifications** **Education** * Bachelors Degree, Human Resources, Business Administration, or Related Field (Required)* Masters Degree, (Preferred) **Experience** * 1 year developing and presenting training programs (Required)* 3-4 years human resources or employee engagement experience, ideally in a healthcare setting (Preferred)* Experience with HCM Workday (Preferred) **Skills and Abilities** * Proficient in computer technology including all MS Office products to include Microsoft Teams and Forms. Should also have experience with Learning Management System processes and administrative tasks.* Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, and to follow each to completion.* Excellent communication skills across broad and diverse audiences.* Experience with behavioral analysis tools to include coaching, team building, and employee development* Skilled in the consistent application of policies and procedures.* Ability to advise and coach leaders.* Excellent stakeholder and relationship management.* Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information.* Change management and project management experience.* Skilled in interpreting and implementing business solutions.* Behavioral analysis tools, coaching or employee engagement certification. **Licenses and Certifications** * SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (Preferred) or* SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (Preferred) or* Professional in Human Resource (PHR) - Human Resources Certification Institute (Preferred) or* Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resources Certification Institute (Preferred)