Manager, Talent Development

Posted:
7/6/2026, 4:00:15 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$121k/yr

Position Summary:
The Talent Development Manager, serving as a Talent Business Partner, plays a critical role in driving Dollar Tree’s enterprise talent strategy in alignment with key business objectives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders, applying strong business acumen, emotional intelligence, and agility to support leadership development and organizational capability-building across the company.
The ideal candidate will lead the execution of key talent processes—including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development—while fostering a culture of growth, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to implement talent strategies that build organizational and leadership capabilities.
  • Lead key talent initiatives including performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and high-potential leadership development.
  • Champion the adoption and integration of Dollar Tree’s leadership competency framework into talent processes and development efforts.
  • Design and manage development programs for high-potential leaders, ensuring a robust pipeline of future talent.
  • Promote a culture of coaching, development, and feedback by supporting the design and execution of performance management practices.
  • Guide leaders in assessing talent, identifying gaps, and creating actionable development plans.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to continuously enhance leadership development offerings.
  • Oversee leadership assessments, analyze outcomes, and ensure alignment with development planning.
  • Define and monitor success metrics such as promotion rates, engagement, and post-program performance improvement.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in partnership with HR analytics to measure participation, impact, and ROI of leadership initiatives.
  • Provide coaching and development support to leaders to drive individual growth and organizational effectiveness.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field required.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, or organizational effectiveness; retail experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success designing and implementing leadership development programs in a large, decentralized organization.
  • Experience leading or managing a team is preferred.
  • Prior experience managing new or evolving programs and initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Skills & Capabilities:

  • Strong consulting and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of leadership.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies and development initiatives.
  • Excellent facilitation and communication skills; able to deliver impactful experiences to varied audiences.
  • Exceptional project management skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proactive and collaborative approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

 

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Talent Development

Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree

Website: https://www.dollartree.com/

Headquarter Location: Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1986

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: E-Commerce ⋅ Family ⋅ Food and Beverage ⋅ Retail ⋅ Service Industry

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas