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This role partners with senior executive leaders and HR to drive talent development, change management, and workforce transformation initiatives aligned with business goals. * Lead and develop a team ...

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How much do talent development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for talent development manager in Tennessee is $87,721.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,600.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a talent development manager?

A talent development manager helps cultivate the skills of current employees. Job duties include evaluating employee performance, developing training programs, and leading seminars. The goal of a talent development manager is to train employees in a way that promotes the values of the business or organization and encourage strong employees to stay. A talent development manager may also help the human resources department with recruitment. This career requires strong communication and leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a talent development manager?

To thrive as a Talent Development Manager, you need expertise in learning and development strategies, organizational psychology, and experience in HR or a related field—often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), talent assessment tools, and certifications such as CPLP or SHRM-CP are commonly required. Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills enable success in collaborating with stakeholders and inspiring employee growth. These skills and qualifications are vital to designing effective development programs that align workforce capabilities with organizational goals.

What are some common challenges faced by talent development managers when implementing new training initiatives?

Talent Development Managers often encounter challenges such as securing buy-in from leadership and staff, aligning training programs with business goals, and measuring the effectiveness of learning initiatives. Balancing diverse learning needs within the organization while managing limited resources can also be demanding. Building strong cross-functional relationships and maintaining open communication channels are key strategies for overcoming these obstacles and ensuring successful training implementation.

What is the difference between Talent Development Manager vs Learning and Development Specialist?

AspectTalent Development ManagerLearning and Development Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree; often advanced certifications in HR or trainingBachelor's degree; certifications like CPLP or ATD preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, team leadership, cross-department collaborationDesigning and delivering training programs, facilitating workshops
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate HR departments across various industriesCommon in corporate training teams, education, and nonprofit sectors
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on strategic talent growth and leadership developmentFocuses on training delivery and instructional design

The Talent Development Manager oversees strategic talent growth initiatives, leadership programs, and organizational development. In contrast, the Learning and Development Specialist concentrates on designing and delivering training programs. Both roles require related credentials and work within corporate environments, but their focus areas differ—strategic planning versus training execution.

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Infographic showing various Talent Development Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,721 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time - Hybrid - in office Monday-Thursday

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Talent Planning Analystto join our team in Franklin, TN.

The Analyst 2, Talent Management role is responsible for the design, development, implementation and administration of Talent Management practices within the Americas region (including U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America) to include: executive level promotion processes, executive announcements, executive onboarding, talent assessment administration, executive level succession planning & implementation and career-pathing activities and coaching.

A Day in the Life:

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

  • Executive Level Promotion, Announcement & Onboarding Processe: Coordinates the end-to end promotion, announcement and integration (Onboarding) processes for any executive new to role in the Americas. Management of a fair, robust and systematic promotion process to support appropriate selection to the executive level. Coordination of multiple stakeholders to ensure aligned communication on an executive taking on a new role. Facilitation of the executive onboarding process between the hiring manager, HRBP team and new hire to support integration into the team.

  • NAC (Nomination Advisory Committee): Global and regional-level succession planning meetings are required for Talent Planners to organize and partner with the business leaders and HR for required NAC schedules based on function. This involves significant project management coordination to gather and prepare materials and data, conducts pre-meeting consultations as well as facilitates meeting discussion.

  • Succession Planning: Coordinates, facilitates and manages Americas-wide executive level succession planning activities. Partners with leadership and HR through all aspects of process. Responsible for facilitation of discussions related to talent pipeline, development planning and creative idea generation to ensure succession plans are accurate, comprehensive, have consideration to DEI and address the future gaps/needs of the business. Recommends talent succession slates as required for confidential and organizational structure changes.

  • Talent Assessment Administration: Coordinates and manages talent assessment processes and tools when implemented across the organization. Researches best practices externally and integrates those best practices into Nissan processes. Ensures an excellent employee experience for talents receiving assessment & usefulness of data for stakeholders (HR, Business) involved in the process.

  • Career Consultation: Supports in the process of career pathing, competency development and has regular career and talent conversations with Nissan talent. Provides support and guidance on executive interview preparation for both the interviewers and interviewees. Partners with leadership teams and other HR functions are required in the development of career pathing plans.

Other Activities/Support

  • Regular collaboration with Global Talent Management & Global HR Strategic Partners for information-sharing, global program/initiative deployment at regional level and collaboration activities as required.

  • Actively seeks and participates in opportunities for Talent Management program enhancements and changes to best support our customers (employees, leaders, executives, HR community.)

  • Supports various reporting and Talent Management needs to Nissan Global HR, MC-A Chairman's Office, and the regional HR organization as required. Develops and maintains needed governance and process documentation.

  • Shares and educates HR community as necessary on TM processes and required partnership activities.

  • Develops processes and procedures to more effectively deliver and explain TM strategy and activities to our customers.

  • Partners with our executives and leadership as required for special projects and engagement activities related to talent development and retention.

  • Supports and collaborates with our leadership development and rotational programs as required.

Who We're Looking for:

Required:

  • Requires working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, other PC applications, or mainframe applications.

  • Excellent communication (written and oral), story-telling and interpersonal skills.

  • Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

  • Ability to manage projects and daily functions with discretion and some supervision.

  • Strong presentation skills required for interacting with all levels of the organization including executive level.

  • Ability to handle confidential information as required.

  • 3+ years of directly related professional level talent management, succession planning, or organizational development experience.

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field

Desired:

  • Master's or PhD degree

  • Previous experience with talent assessment processes and/or succession planning activities

  • Preferred experience in Workday and Tableau applications.

Travel:

Minimal day or overnight may be required.

What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America