Job Title: Talent Development AnalystJob DescriptionThe Talent Development Analyst designs, implements, and optimizes performance and talent development programs by combining project management, data analytics, and technical expertise. This role focuses on building scalable systems and tools that enhance performance cycles, streamline workflows, and provide leaders and team members with actionable insights. The analyst leverages platforms such as Zensai and learning management systems, along with tools like Power BI and AI, to drive efficiency and effectiveness across people programs.
Responsibilities- Drive the implementation, execution, and analysis of performance strategies, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals.
- Leverage the Zensai platform and other learning management systems to support performance cycles, learning and development initiatives, and talent development programs.
- Use tools such as Power BI and AI to create efficiencies for leaders, team members, and the People Team, improving how performance data is captured, analyzed, and presented.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to enhance performance programs, focusing on practical, high-impact use cases.
- Design and build AI-assisted feedback tools that support high-quality, timely feedback across the organization.
- Develop predictive analytics for talent assessment to identify trends, anticipate needs, and support data-informed talent decisions.
- Automate routine workflows within performance and talent development processes to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
- Build dashboards and reports that clearly present performance and talent data to stakeholders in an accessible and actionable format.
- Design measurement frameworks that define key metrics, track progress, and evaluate the impact of performance and talent initiatives.
- Analyze performance trends and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Apply systems thinking to architect scalable and sustainable solutions to complex talent challenges across a rapidly growing organization.
- Design processes and tools that can be adopted across teams and functions, ensuring they are robust, adaptable, and user-friendly.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Data Science, IT, and People teams to integrate technical solutions into people programs.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment on requirements, timelines, and outcomes.
- Manage multiple complex programs and projects simultaneously, from initial concept and design through implementation, iteration, and completion.
- Experiment with creative and original solutions, building prototypes, testing hypotheses, and iterating based on feedback and data.
Essential Skills- Demonstrated program and project management excellence, including the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives at different stages with multiple stakeholders from conception to completion.
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and platforms such as Zensai to support performance cycles and learning and development programs.
- Background in talent development, performance cycles, or learning and development, with a focus on building and improving people programs.
- Technical Background through a degree or experience in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
- Ability to think systematically and design scalable technical and process solutions to support talent and performance initiatives.
- Strong data fluency and analytical skills, including experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
- Experience with data analytics using SQL, Python, or similar tools to extract insights, build dashboards, and measure impact.
- Comfort working with AI and automation concepts to design tools and workflows that enhance performance and talent programs.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset, with a willingness to build prototypes, test hypotheses, and iterate based on results.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Data Science, IT, and People teams.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical and data concepts into clear, actionable information for non-technical stakeholders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Familiarity with HR technology, performance management platforms, or talent analytics tools.
- Previous experience transitioning from a technical role into people, organizational development, or talent-focused roles.
- Experience designing or supporting performance cycles, including feedback processes, goal-setting, and review frameworks.
- Exposure to building or supporting AI-assisted tools within people programs, such as feedback or assessment tools.
- Experience working in rapidly growing organizations where scalable systems and processes are critical.
- Interest in combining technical, analytical, and people-focused work to drive continuous improvement in talent development.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based onsite five days per week in Long Beach. The work environment is highly collaborative and cross-functional, with frequent interaction with Engineering, Data Science, IT, and People teams. You will work extensively with digital tools and platforms, including learning management systems such as Zensai, data visualization tools like Power BI, and analytics technologies such as SQL and Python. The setting emphasizes building scalable systems and leveraging AI and automation to enhance people programs, providing a dynamic environment for individuals who enjoy combining technical problem solving with talent development.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.
About Aston CarterAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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