Talent Development Manager

VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting and staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With over 850 global consultants, VARITE delivers excellence in scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition.

About the role

The Talent Development & Inclusion team is looking for a contractor to own the Palo Alto and Americas New Hire Orientation experience and drive TD&I measurement and insights, while supporting learner-centered design across the team's programs. You'll be the in-person face of Day 1 for new hires in Palo Alto, own the survey and feedback infrastructure that tells us whether our programs are working, and turn that data into insights the broader team can act on. You will partner closely with the Global TD&I team and with Palo Alto-based HRBPs, People Partners, and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Redesign and facilitate in-person New Hire Orientation in Palo Alto (45 minutes each Monday in office), ensuring it reflects the company’s culture, AI-native direction, and multi-product platform.
• Own the New Hire Orientation (NHO) strategy globally—define what’s next, refine content, codify "how we run orientation," and enable a small bench of volunteer facilitators from across functions.
• Drive a cohesive measurement strategy for the team. Administer Talent Development and Inclusion surveys and occasional 360 feedback surveys; build and maintain instruments, manage cycles, and ensure clean data flows.
• Build and maintain the TD&I scorecard (talent density signals, program reach, manager metrics, inclusion of AI practices where relevant).
• Analyze feedback and usage data to generate insights on learner experience and recommend changes that increase engagement and business relevance.
• Act as event producer for quarterly Palo Alto and Americas learning events, bringing creativity and excellence to create a great experience (e.g., local development sessions and manager programs).
• Provide occasional light consulting support to Palo Alto-based HRBPs, People Partners, and leaders on how to use Talent Development and Inclusion signature offerings (NHO, AI learning events, Development Days, manager programs, top talent programs, async resources, and more) to address their specific needs.
• Bring a highly AI-literate lens to all work to accelerate impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with data management and data analysis tools.
• G-suite experience.
• Experience and working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets.
• Experience with Claude Co-work/Google Gemini.
• Experience with LMS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qualtrics.
• Strong preference for experience with Docebo LMS.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence.
• Experience with Workday.

Pay

$70/hr - $90/hr on W2

Schedule

• Duration: 6 months
• Hours: 20 hours/week
• Required to be onsite the first day of each week (Monday regularly; Tuesday if Monday is a holiday).

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.