Manager, Talent Development

About Axios

Axios is a respected media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format known as Smart Brevity™.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a strategic and execution-focused Talent Development Manager to accelerate growth, strengthen leadership, and ensure every employee has the tools to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess manager skill and knowledge gaps and propose a blended learning strategy that aligns to business priorities.
• Build and launch foundational programming to support new managers as they transition into people leadership.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to address ongoing areas of manager enablement (e.g. feedback, performance coaching, career conversations).
• Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to ensure programs are engaging, practical, and impactful.
• Support performance and talent management processes, partnering closely with HRBPs and system administrators to ensure smooth execution.
• Define and track key success metrics for performance and talent initiatives, translating outcomes into clear insights and recommendations for leaders.
• Launch and manage our online learning library in Workday Learning, including learning plans and competency-aligned content.
• Serve as a connector and advisor to teams looking to build learning experiences or upskill employees.
• Evaluate learning programs for effectiveness and business impact, making recommendations based on data and feedback.
• Lead program planning and execution for multiple talent initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and clear communication.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in learning & development, talent management, employee engagement, or related people-focused roles.