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The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
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The Leadership, Learning & Development department supports Markel in creating a high-performing, sustainable organization that meets its strategic and operational goals by:
• Improving performance and productivity – equipping employees, from contributors to senior leaders, with the skills, tools and knowledge to perform in their current and future roles.
• Preparing for the future of work - reducing skill gaps by identifying needs and empowering employees to expand their skill sets, through both targeted L&D curriculums and experiential development opportunities; developing expertise to outpace our competition.
• Engaging and retaining employees – empowering employees to own their career and development through awareness building and transparency of career growth opportunities.
Job Location: Hybrid work arrangement based in Richmond, VA, Chicago or Rosemont, IL
Reporting to the Senior Director of Leadership, Learning & Development, the Talent Development Partner collaborates with HRBPs, business leaders, and key stakeholders to shape and deliver strategies that develop Markel’s leaders and other critical talent across the organization.
Talent Development Partners are responsible for:
Designing and delivering leadership development programs - creating and executing impactful leadership development experiences, ensuring measurable results that strengthen Markel’s leadership pipeline.
Elevating manager capability - developing and delivering courses as part of the Markel Manager Curriculum.
Consulting and collaborating - partnering with HRBPs, business leaders and other stakeholders to diagnose needs and craft tailored development solutions.
Creating best-in-class content - developing thought-leading resources on leadership, management, team development, and other talent topics for our global Center of Excellence.
Championing development planning - serving as a go-to expert for coaching, 360 feedback processes, and personalized development planning.
Supporting strategic initiatives - contributing to enterprise-wide HR projects that advance our talent strategy and strengthen organizational capability.
The successful candidate will have:
Consulting and facilitation expertise – able to diagnose development needs, consult with stakeholders, and deliver engaging learning experiences that drive measurable impact.
Proven program design and delivery – demonstrated success in scoping, designing, and implementing high-quality leadership and manager development programs across multiple modalities (virtual, in-person, blended).
Team development experience – a track record of creating and delivering interventions that build team effectiveness and collaboration.
Digital learning and technology capabilities - experience with learning platforms (e.g., LMS, LinkedIn Learning) and leveraging technology for scalable solutions.
Assessment and psychometrics – skilled in using and debriefing leadership assessment tools (e.g., 360 feedback), with experience integrating insights into development plans.
Coaching credentials – a recognized coaching qualification and practical experience supporting leaders through coaching engagements.
Project and stakeholder management – strong project management capability, adept at managing multiple priorities and engaging diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes on time and within scope.
Organizational and process excellence – highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, able to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and continuously improve processes.
Professional presence and collaboration – exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and influence across all levels, fostering strong internal and external relationships.
Flexibility and mobility – an adaptable approach to tasks and working hours, including willingness to travel as required.
Change management and agility – capability to support organizational change and adapt solutions in dynamic environments
Qualifications:
10+ years of Talent Development experience
8+ years of experience designing and delivering leadership development programs
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Executive Coach certification preferred
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US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Pay information:
The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The base salary range for the Talent Development Partner is $97,520 -$134,090.
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
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