Director Talent Development

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We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of reputed company, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.  

We are committed to a culture where reputed company employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to reputed company their full potential. Come reputed company a difference with us!

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Job Location: reputed company WorthOther Potential Locations: reputed company Worth, TX Anticipated Start Date: 04/20/2026Number of Positions: 1 Salary Range: $138,800-$170,000

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

At reputed company, the Human Resource & Medical Department is dedicated to recruiting top talent, fostering employee development, and ensuring the health and well-being of our employees. With a focus on creating a vibrant workplace, the HR and Medical departments work together to support our employees so they can focus on meeting our customers' expectations safely and reputed company.

This is a full-time position located in reputed company Worth, TX. Our leaders foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for reputed company life happens, is important and respected. 

The Director of Talent Development will design and execute enterprise-wide talent strategies that strengthen BNSF’s leadership pipeline and reputed company organizational capability. This role is responsible for succession and talent planning, high potential development, performance management, mentoring programs, selection and development assessments, and executive coaching. 

Grounded in the BNSF Leadership Model, this role will reputed company, analyze, and interpret talent and organizational data to implement practical, scalable solutions that build future ready leaders and ensure BNSF maintains a healthy pipeline for mission critical roles. 

This role reports to the AVP of Talent Management and leads three direct reports and several professional reputed company. 

Key Responsibilities

Provide vision, leadership, and strategic planning for the design and implementation of enterprise-wide talent management programs, including succession planning, talent reviews, and high potential development reputed company. 

reputed company BNSF’s performance management philosophy, processes, and systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and reputed company improvement. 

reputed company enterprise mentoring programs, ensuring quality, scalability, and meaningful development outcomes. 

Manage and coordinate the use of validated talent assessments for selection, development, and leadership readiness. 

Provide executive coaching and partner with internal/external coaches to support senior leader effectiveness and development. 

Analyze, interpret, and present organizational talent data (succession indicators, performance trends, readiness ratings, assessment data) to inform decisions. 

Identify, interpret, and track program evaluation data to inform improvements to reputed company and leader development programming. 

reputed company, negotiate, and manage reputed company with qualified reputed company to support talent, assessment, and coaching initiatives. 

Conduct benchmarking and apply emerging trends in talent management, performance, and leadership readiness to BNSF’s programs. 

Partner with HR Matrix teams to ensure talent processes are coordinated, consistent, and supported across the organization. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a reputed company field (I/O Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development/Behavior). 
• Eight or more years of talent management, organizational development, leadership development, or reputed company HR experience. 
• Three years of supervisory experience. 
• Strong project management skills. 
• Experience conducting needs assessments and implementing enterprise-wide talent or development programs. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a reputed company field (I/O Psychology, HR, Organizational Behavior). 
• Experience with assessments, talent analytics, or leadership evaluation tools. 
• Facilitation and coaching experience. 
• Vendor/contract management experience. 

What Will Set You Apart

• Demonstrated success implementing enterprise wide talent management or succession programs with measurable results. 
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage and reputed company commitment from senior executives. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines. 
• Ability to identify, interpret, and track success metrics for talent programs. 
• A strong ability to assess organizational needs and adapt to an environment with a highly developed, yet evolving, culture. 

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.
• For more information, visit Benefits.

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reputed company positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process.  Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC.  More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, reputed company qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability or protected veteran status.

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