Talent Enablement Ops Coordinator
Talent Enablement Operations Coordinator - Palo Alto Networks [Contract]
Role Description
This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Talent Enablement Operations Coordinator - Contractor to play a crucial role in supporting the Global Talent Enablement team. Reporting within the Talent Enablement organization, this position offers a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to facilitate program planning, logistics, and administration in a dynamic, global environment.
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid: 3 days in office)
Duration: 6 months
Your Impact
The Talent Enablement Operations Coordinator will ensure the seamless execution of talent development initiatives across the enterprise. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will bridge program coordination, LMS administration, and candidate/participant support to drive world-class onboarding and training experiences. This role demands a highly organized, proactive individual with strong communication skills who excels at handling administrative logistics, coordinating cross-functional partners, and supporting global enablement strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Coordination & Logistics: Assist in the planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and participant communications for global talent development programs. Collaborate with program leaders to ensure smooth training delivery.
- LMS & Systems Administration: Execute administrative tasks within the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring training materials are up-to-date and accessible. Provide user support, troubleshoot system issues, and facilitate training on LMS functionality.
- Stakeholder & Participant Support: Act as a central liaison between program participants, facilitators, and leadership to maintain open communication and resolve operational issues.
- Onboarding & Interview Operations: Support Welcome Day facilitation on a rotation basis (1-2x per month) and assist the Interview Center by greeting interviewing candidates as needed.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Talent Enablement Partners and cross-functional teams to align enablement initiatives with regional and broader organizational strategies.
- Records & Administrative Management: Maintain accurate records of program participants, materials, and feedback while managing essential operational documentation.
Your Experience
- Experience & Background: Proven experience in program coordination, administration, or talent development/HR roles. Familiarity with assessment/evaluation methodologies and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Google Suite and relevant workplace software applications.
- Organization & Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills paired with strong organizational skills, time management, and keen attention to detail.
- Adaptability & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment spanning multiple time zones.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical work/military experience).
Compensation
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, this is the pay range that the staffing agency reasonably expects to pay for this position: $25/hour to $32/hour. Please note that the compensation information in this posting reflects the hourly wage only and does not include benefits. The staffing agency offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K. The staffing agency is not able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa for this position.
Information about Palo Alto Networks
At Palo Alto Networks®, everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish - but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.