AVP, Talent Management Practices - Career Development

Overview As AVP, ETM Practices, Career Development, you will own and advance Travelers’ enterprise career development strategy—building the infrastructure that helps employees understand the full range of ways they can grow at Travelers, whether through upward movement, lateral and rotational opportunities, skill‑building, or broadening their experience across the organization. Responsibilities Lead the enterprise Career Development practice area, developing and executing a multi‑year strategy that reflects a forward‑looking, employee‑centered approach to growth and internal mobility. Own the end‑to‑end employee experience for career development at Travelers. Collaborate with technology partners to assess and deploy career development tools aligned to strategy, including contributing to adoption, continuous improvement, and integration across tools. Design and lead Travelers’ mentorship program strategy, including program design, participant experience, and measurement of outcomes. Partner with Talent Acquisition on internal mobility strategy and execution, making internal movement more visible, accessible, and development‑informed than external job searching. Partner across ETM on career and learning tools that give employees and managers clarity on the skills and experiences needed for roles across the enterprise. Provide strategic guidance on Career Development Conversations, equipping managers and employees with the tools, language, and resources to have meaningful, forward‑looking career discussions. Leverage talent data and reporting, including partnering on skills data/strategy, to measure and drive the effectiveness of career development programs and tools. Partner with HR Business Partners, ETM Partners, and Talent Acquisition to ensure career development strategy is connected to workforce planning and business needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Master’s degree in human resources, behavioral science, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to find innovative solutions to problems and oversee a team to achieve business goals. Familiarity with evolving approaches to employee development, including the role of technology and data in personalizing career experiences. Hands‑on experience designing and implementing career development or talent mobility programs. Experience working in a highly matrixed environment, with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and influence decisions across all levels of the organization. Previous experience capturing metrics and creating reports that drive insights and decision‑making. Comfort collaborating with technology partners on career development tools, with the ability to contribute to tool strategy, drive adoption, and translate business needs into technology requirements. Demonstrated success in coaching individual leaders. Familiarity with HR technology platforms supporting career development, internal talent mobility, and employee development (e.g., Workday, HiredScore, or similar). Required Background Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field. Eight years of Human Resource experience with some experience in talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, leadership development, succession management, career development, and/or relationship management. Benefits Health insurance for employees and eligible family members—including spouses, domestic partners, and children—starting on the first day of employment. Retirement: Travelers matches 401(k) contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. Student loan support through the Paying it Forward Savings Program. Pension plan fully funded by Travelers. Paid Time Off: minimum of 20 days per year plus nine paid company holidays. Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources for personal wellness and caregiving, including free professional counseling services and health coaching. Volunteer encouragement with a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Travelers Canada