Hiring: Assistant Vice President, Talent and Leadership Development Company: Selective Insurance Location: Short Hills, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:51:49 About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, executive development, organizational effectiveness, or related discipline. •Proven experience coaching executives and senior leaders. Required Skills: •Lead the enterprise talent review process, including talent assessment and calibration practices, to evaluate leadership talent, performance, potential, and readiness. Leverage talent insights to identify capability gaps and inform succession planning, leadership development, and strategic talent decisions. •Provide strategic oversight for executive, officer, and high-potential talent development programs, serving as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders. Leverage assessments and feedback to enhance leadership effectiveness and guide development planning for key talent and succession candidates. •Design and implement innovative, scalable leadership development experiences, including leadership academies, mentoring, stretch assignments, executive education, and experiential learning opportunities. •Leverage talent analytics and insights to assess leadership readiness, succession health, bench strength, talent mobility, and program effectiveness. Translate data into actionable recommendations and executive reporting that inform talent and workforce planning decisions. •Manage partnerships with external coaches, assessment providers, and leadership development partners to deliver effective talent solutions. Evaluate emerging practices and AI-enabled capabilities to ensure alignment with business priorities and talent strategy. •Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and HR Business Partners on leadership effectiveness, talent readiness, succession planning, and organizational capability. Facilitate talent and succession discussions while supporting workforce planning, organizational change, and leadership development. Qualifications: •Training or certification in executive coaching, leadership coaching, or related development methodologies preferred. •Strong consulting, facilitation, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders. •Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing talent metrics and organizational insights to guide decisions. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and lead through ambiguity in a dynamic environment. •Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!