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Senior Leadership and Talent Development Advisor (Hybrid)

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN · HybridFull-time$102–143K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$102–143K/yr
Location
Rochester, MNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Advisor of Leadership & Talent Development leads enterprise-wide strategies, programs, and learning experiences at Mayo Clinic. The role serves as an architect and thought partner for scalable learning solutions, advancing curriculum design, AI-enabled learning, personalized pathways, and leadership development. It also partners with HR and senior leaders on complex initiatives, influences organizational change, and translates external research and trends into practical innovations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConceptual ThinkingAnalytical SkillsConsultingFacilitationLearning-Experience DesignPartnership BuildingTalent DevelopmentAdult Learning PrinciplesProject ManagementSenior Leader InfluenceMatrix LeadershipAI-Enabled LearningAI-Enabled Content DevelopmentEnterprise Learning StrategyCurriculum ArchitectureSkills-Based DevelopmentDigital Learning

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field8+ Years Professional ExperienceComplex Enterprise Learning StrategiesMaster's or Ph.D. In Related FieldRelevant HR or Learning CertificationHealthcare ExperienceConsulting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor of Leadership & Talent Development is a unique opportunity for an experienced learning strategist who is passionate about building future-ready leaders and modernizing enterprise learning at Mayo Clinic in support of the Bold. Forward vision and People Strategy. In this role, you will lead the assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leadership and talent development strategies, programs and learning experiences. This role requires strategic thinking, credibility, ingenuity and innovation as you create solutions to complex challenges and collaborate across the organization to build world-class talent and leadership.

A pivotal emphasis of this role is the enterprise learning strategy. The Senior Advisor will serve as a lead architect and thought partner for scalable, high-impact learning solutions that strengthen leadership capability and meet evolving organizational needs. The role will advance curriculum and learning-experience design, AI-enabled learning and content development, personalized and skills-based learning pathways, facilitation and leadership development programs. The individual will bring an enterprise perspective to learning modernization while preserving meaningful human connection in leadership and talent development experiences.

Other responsibilities include engaging in broad, complex enterprise and shield-advancing initiatives. In partnership with HR colleagues, you will work closely with leaders and stakeholders to develop mission-related strategy and influence change across a broad spectrum of needs. Consult with senior leaders and HR colleagues, including presenting recommendations to executive leadership groups and C-suite audiences. Effectively manage and influence cross-functional, matrix, and site relationships while ensuring a systemic, enterprise viewpoint. Serve as a program or project leader and provide direction to project activities and implementation led by less experienced team members. Monitor external trends, research, and best practices and translate them into practical innovations for Mayo Clinic. Serve as a subject matter expert, thought leader, and spokesperson for Leadership & Talent Development.

Must have authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of professional experience in leadership development, learning, talent development, coaching, or human resources. Demonstrated experience leading complex, enterprise-wide learning or leadership development strategies and initiatives.

Required capabilities : Role model for Mayo Clinic values of quality, service, safety, and outcomes; outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; strong conceptual, analytical, consulting, facilitation, and learning-experience design skills; ability to build partnerships within teams and across departments; knowledge of talent development and adult learning principles; capability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously; experience influencing senior leaders and leading through a matrixed environment; and ability to apply emerging technologies, including AI-enabled approaches, responsibly to learning and content development.

Additional qualifications:

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related field is preferred. Relevant HR, learning, talent development, facilitation, or assessment certifications are preferred. Healthcare experience and experience in internal or external consulting roles are desired. Experience with enterprise learning strategy, curriculum architecture, learning-experience design, skills-based development, digital learning, or AI-enabled content development is preferred.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$102,336.00 - $143,270.40 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of one of the following Mayo Clinic campuses: Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; or Rochester, MN for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Joy Kundrata

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 374 open Leadership Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$102–143K/yr
  • US median$128–174K/yr242 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 17% below the US median midpoint ($149K) — in the middle half of Leadership Development salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Leadership Development jobs in Minnesota and 374 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Leadership Development postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years at the median (219 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 197 of the 374 open Leadership Development jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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