Principal Learning & Development Partner

POS-P579

The HubSpot People team is on a mission to Help Grow Getters grow better together.

The Learning & Talent Development (L&TD) team is looking for a dynamic Principal Learning & Development Partner to build and drive critical talent development programs and priorities, with a particular focus on career growth and employee development. 

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of how HubSpotters grow. You’ll work across the business to design scalable, innovative, and AI-powered approaches to learning and career development. 

You’ll bring a track record of implementing career development programs and employee growth strategies that not only inspire employees but also accelerate business performance. We’re looking for a strategic, results-oriented leader who thrives on autonomy, drives alignment across teams, and isn’t afraid to pilot bold new approaches.

• Drive execution and impact: Lead end-to-end design, implementation, and evaluation of critical career growth and talent development programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Champion innovation & AI: Research, evaluate, and integrate AI-driven tools and methodologies to reimagine learning experiences, accelerate skill development, and personalize growth at scale.
• Conduct needs analysis:  Identify skill gaps and development opportunities, gain an intimate understanding of the learner context, and analyze feedback from existing programs to implement continuous improvements. 
• Design impactful experiences: Design, develop, and implement learning experiences that are AI first, innovative, engaging and impactful, using instructional design best practices, and experimenting with emerging technology.
• Deliver synchronous learning: Facilitate the delivery of virtual and in person learning experiences to a variety of audiences. 
• Make strategic decisions: Confidently assess and select learning solutions that deliver measurable results, rallying stakeholders around a clear vision and plan.
• Model cross-functional collaboration: Build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the business to drive alignment and maximize adoption of talent development programs.
• Leverage data for improvement: Use metrics, feedback, and AI-powered insights to continuously assess program effectiveness, improve learner outcomes, and drive strategic decisions.
• Lead change: Design and deliver change management strategies to support successful adoption of new approaches and evolving talent practices.
• Mentor & guide peers: Provide thought leadership and mentorship within the L&TD team, sharing expertise and supporting the growth of others.

• You have 8+ years of experience in learning & development, talent management, or a related field—designing programs that deliver measurable impact across employees, managers, and senior leaders.
• You bring deep expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and modern approaches that make learning engaging, impactful, and scalable.
• You’ve applied AI and emerging technologies to reimagine solutions that solve for learning and career development - pioneering smarter, more personalized solutions.
• You have a proven track record of creating and delivering learning and talent development experiences that drive both individual growth and organizational performance.
• You’re highly skilled in program / project management, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
• You’re an experienced facilitator who can deliver impactful learning experiences both virtually and in person for a wide range of audiences.
• You’re a collaborative partner and strong communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment across teams.
• You thrive in autonomy - prioritizing effectively, making strategic decisions with confidence, and rallying others around a clear vision and plan.
• You’ve worked with external vendors and suppliers to deliver high-impact learning solutions.
• You bring a growth mindset, with the courage to pilot bold new approaches and the curiosity to continuously learn and evolve.

• You’ll get to experiment boldly with AI—piloting new approaches, testing fresh ideas, and pushing the boundaries of what learning and career growth can look like.
• You’ll join a highly talented team of curious, driven people who genuinely support each other and are committed to learning, growing, and doing great work.
• You’ll be part of a mission-driven, values-aligned company, where your work directly contributes to our mission of helping millions of organizations grow better. 

Cash compensation range: 138000-221000 USD Annually