Job Information
WM Sr. Manager, Talent & Learning Lead in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
I. Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Talent & Learning Lead works in partnership with the business and the People Organization (HR) team, providing advice and counsel in talent management, ensuring talent solutions align with business needs, that the appropriate stakeholder sponsorship and commitment are in place, and implementation plans are effective and achievable ensuring talent solutions facilitate the creation of a diverse talent pool, as well as the successful execution of key talent management initiatives across the organization.
The key disciplines within the Talent COE are Talent Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Talent Deployment, Employee Development and Early Careers. The role covers the broad talent agenda, partnering with the business to drive the implementation of effective talent solutions.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Partnership with HR Operations and Leadership
Primary Talent & Learning contact to partner with Market Segment HR Directors to identify solutions and gather resources to address business focused Talent & Learning needs.
Upskill HR Directors to enable them to actively support the delivery of talent programs & processes within their market area and/or business unit client groups.
Work with HR Directors to design customized development plans and coaching for employees across all Market Areas.
Along with the local HR, actively lead, consult, and collaborate on Market Area Talent Reviews and Succession Planning.
Advise and influence the business in the way they plan, lead, and manage talent priorities, and ensure ownership of talent in the business, through effective coaching and engagement with leaders.
Partner with HR Directors for the implementation of Talent Infrastructure (e.g. – IEP, Performance Management, Succession Planning, etc.) with Market Area/Function (resources within Talent & Learning to support and execute – project management, etc. of new key initiatives).
Represent Talent & Learning
Execute talent and organizational development strategies within the Market Area, adjusting for necessary enhancements to support local delivery and priorities.
Responsible for managing the processes regarding identification, validation, and development of Market Area High Potential Talent cohorts.
Administer and facilitate psychometric assessments to Market Area employees per career development needs.
Supports the successful integration of talent solutions that align with the business needs and the corporate talent strategy, ensuring key programs are delivered efficiently, effectively and within budget.
Partner with HR Directors related to the performance management process, facilitating training, ensuring Market Area employees have the skills and knowledge to complete the process and understand expectations.
Oversee and facilitate the evaluation of talent initiatives, programs and services and conduct audits to ensure consistency for the Market Area.
Support the sustainment of an organizational culture which fosters innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and change.
Responsible for Talent policy application, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulatory requirements, and operating procedures.
Assure quality on all aspects of delivery, proactively seeking and addressing customer feedback.
Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the company standards and policies.
Collaborate with HR COEs
Ensure Talent & Learning delivers and adds value to its customers in partnership with cross functional resources to deliver a strategic plan.
Identify Industry and Talent trends engaging the COE to close development gaps.
Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of talent metrics, providing robust analysis and recommendations in support of business decisions.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience.
Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in HR, Talent Development and/or Performance Management (in addition to education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- None required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Experience designing, developing, and supporting organization-wide Talent Development programs that cover performance management, learning & development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management.
Previous experience in talent analytics including capturing metrics and producing various employment reports.
Experience working in a matrix organization, building, and optimizing a variety of programs across diverse teams and cultures. Experience influencing and leading dispersed teams and cross-functional projects.
Ability to a conduct needs assessment and talent gap analysis along with creating a business plan to successfully close identified skill gaps and build pipelines.
Ability to think strategically while delivering practical execution of day to day initiatives.
Effective at building relationships and establishing credibility with key stakeholders, listening to, and gathering enterprise-wide feedback. Demonstrates compassion for colleagues across all business functions and levels.
Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively; self‐motivated and disciplined to meet deadlines in the context of competing priorities.
Highly creative and innovative; proven ability to conceptualize and communicate strategies, ideas and business solutions utilizing reports. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in the environment to advance goals.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills and communicates with confidence (written and oral).
Knowledge of current learning systems, technologies, and assessment tools.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and SuccessFactors.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Normal setting for this job is: office setting (Hybrid, Houston, TX)
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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