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Job Title


Talent Development Manager


Company : World Insurance Associates, LLC.


Location : Iselin, NJ


Created : 2025-10-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Company OverviewWorld Insurance Associates (“World??) is a unique financial services organization with a global network of brokers and specialists who empower people to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes, modernize their benefits programs, and help them achieve their long-term financial goals.Founded in 2011, World is one of the fastest-growing, Top 25 insurance brokers in the U.S. with nearly 3,000 employees in more than 300 offices across North America and the U.K. World specializes in personal and commercial insurance, surety and fidelity bonding, employee and executive benefits, investment advisory and retirement plan services, and payroll & HR solutions.Position Summary As our company rapidly grows, our employees and leaders are top of mind as we strive to be among the best places to work. Professional growth of our employees and leaders is a key priority. As the Talent Development Manager, you will have the chance to lead and contribute to important initiatives that will undoubtedly impact our employees experiences in many positive ways. Primary ResponsibilitiesLead projects and initiatives across the Talent Development space. Some examples could include: Employee Orientation and Integration Initiatives: Create a digitized and engaging orientation experience for new employees, identify process efficiencies, and partner with internal stakeholders to bring content to life. Change Management Initiatives: Partner closely with our HR Acquisition team to deliver support and training to new leaders and new colleagues as new acquisitions onboardDigital Learning: Identify and evaluate an online learning partner(s) and launch in connection with other talent initiatives to drive learning culture; manage ongoing compliance training and follow-up through our existing platform.Leadership and Manager Capability Initiatives: design, lead, and evolve programs / initiatives that lead to increasing the skills of our leaders and managers at various levels and creating resources / structures that will enable their success. Performance Management: Play a key role in executing upon our performance management process by designing communication plans and supporting resources for employees and managers; partner with colleagues across HR to incorporate feedback and lessons learned and align with broader talent processes that are running concurrently. Program management of new priorities that may emerge as our company continues its rapid growth journey.Position Specific Skills/QualificationsWork Experience Approx. 5-7 years in Talent Development, Learning/TrainingExperience presenting and facilitating in front of all audience levels; virtual and in-personStrong program management experience with experience managing multiple large projects simultaneouslyExperience with managing events, participant communications, and continuous improvement of the content and participant experience. Ability to partner with a wide variety of business stakeholders to assess training needs and develop solutions / refine our solutions as our company evolves and grows Experience with building orientation/onboarding experiences for a growing sales force that harnesses information and resources from across our company and beyond to ensure a robust integration. Insurance industry experience is a plusExperience navigating a matrixed environment with M&A activity Professional Licenses/CertificationsCertification with leadership assessments (such as DISC, Hogan, Caliper, or other) is a plus Essential Skills/CompetenciesAbility to shift from strategic thinking mode to execution mode with willingness to roll up sleevesStrong project management skills to conceive of projects, lead through to execution, and evolve through continuous improvement.Has an eye for continuous improvement and process efficiencyContent design for adult learners Presentation / Facilitation Skills: Should be a comfortable and dynamic presenter/facilitator with groups both live and virtuallyCollaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and geographies.Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate and succeed in a dynamic, evolving environmentAbility to thrive in ambiguity: In a growing company, there will always be gaps to fill and undefined processes to navigate.EducationBachelors degree Physical Demands & Working Conditions Physical DemandsOffice work involves working at a desk most of the time, using a stand-up/sit-down adjustable desk. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Typing, grasping, and repetitive motion typically is required every day, and walking and standing are required occasionally. Position SummaryThis position is located in New Jersey. The compensation for this position is up to $110K + discretionary bonus. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package and variable pay programs, please visit