Sr Talent Development Specialist

Job Title: Senior Talent Development Specialist

Department: Talent Development / Learning & Development
Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid – Minimum 2 days/week in office)
Reports To: VP – Talent Development
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5–8 years
Function: Learning & Development, Project Management, Data Analytics
Level: Mid-Senior Level

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Talent Development Specialist to manage learning initiatives across the MSS (Moody’s Shared Services) business. This role combines project management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and instructional design. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and a bias for action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management:
• Lead and manage talent development initiatives for a large portion of the MSS business.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand learning needs and develop appropriate solutions.
• Chief of Staff Support:
• Act as the Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Talent Development.
• Prepare Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), manage team communications, track deliverables, and oversee business reporting.
• Learning Design & Development:
• Collaborate with the e-learning development team to coordinate content creation and delivery timelines.
• Support training design that aligns with business goals and learner needs.
• Stakeholder Communication & Facilitation:
• Liaise with multiple departments including Compliance, HR, and Business Units to ensure smooth implementation of learning programs.
• Facilitate training sessions, manage communication campaigns, and drive engagement.
• Analytics & Reporting:
• Leverage data to measure learning effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to report on key performance indicators and insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree in HR, Education, or Business is a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, or HR Business Partnering.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in using data to inform decisions; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Power BI experience is a strong advantage.

Key Skills:

• Learning Program Management
• Business Communication
• Project Coordination
• Instructional Design Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting (Power BI preferred)
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management & Prioritization

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be present in the Bangalore office at least two days a week.
• You will be working with a global team across time zones, so flexibility and cross-cultural collaboration are essential.