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The Talent Program Manager serves as the primary lead for Talent Processes. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of high-impact talent development and talent management programs, tools, systems and processes that develop, build and retain a strong pipeline of ready, capable talent to support and drive business objectives. This role will have direct responsibility for managing various programs related to: external development programs for high-performing talent pool members, performance management, succession planning, career development and measuring engagement. Partnering with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and other HR functions to identify opportunities across the employee lifecycle to create programs and tools that lead to an enhanced employee experience through the use of reports, action planning, root cause analysis, and other methods to evaluate organizational impact. This position has the responsibility for developing and deploying solutions on a global scale, across the enterprise. The primary Talent programs managed by this position are Talent Development, Talent Reviews / Performance Management and Engagement.
Job Responsibility:
Provide leadership for and operationalize the performance management process from goal setting, progress updates, talent profile and career discussions, performance review, and calibration
Partner with HRIS and IT to define, develop, test, document, train and implement key Talent Processes via Workday
Partner with the HR Business Partner team to execute talent processes
gather data and feedback to form the process and to make enhancements as needed
Act as the system Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop and deliver training materials, training sessions and documentation to employees, managers, and HR Business Partners
Drive execution of internal talent management programs from project planning to rollout to adoption and review / sustainment
Provide ongoing reporting & metrics to monitor the progress of talent programs and processes
Work with members of the Talent Management team and Employee Communications team to identify and draft communications to support key Talent processes and timelines
Research, identify and incorporate external leading best practices, innovations and trends into design of talent management and organizational effectiveness solutions where appropriate
Recommend strategies to address gaps, using organization development tools to support employee engagement goals
Direct oversight and management responsibility for one or more talent management programs
Research, identify and incorporate external leading best practices, innovations and trends into Talent programs where appropriate
Recommend solutions to address gaps, using organization development tools to support employee engagement goals
Partner with Employee Communications, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Engagement leads to ensure alignment and leveraging of best practices
Manage External Development Programs for Talent Pool populations
Assist with the needs analysis, vendor identification and selection of Talent Assessment partners
Act as project manager for this process to ensure that partners are identified, and proposal is developed ahead of budgeting for the next year
Develop solutions for people across the employee lifecycle
Support HR Business Partners and leaders for Early Career and department talent reviews and act as a trusted advisor to provide expertise on how to identify and invest in critical talent, as well as influence key talent decisions to ensure that the right people are in critical roles
Develop and deliver robust content for early career / individual contributor talent discussions, including Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and manager discussion guides to support building careers at Generac
Provide ongoing reporting on metrics related to Early Career talent movement, and the organizational talent diversity objectives and measure progress toward these targets
Create a detailed annual Performance Management Calendar that includes key dates / activities for Employees, Managers, HR Business Partners and TM / HRIS System maintenance
Monitor progress toward this plan to ensure all processes remain on-schedule, and work with the Director Global Talent Management & Organizational Development to identify risks and potential solutions to adjust schedule as-needed
Work closely with the Talent Management & Organizational Development team to ensure all programs are inclusive and aligned with Our People strategies
Cross-train on and serve as a Talent Review process SME / Backup facilitator
Support other Talent Management, People & Culture or Engagement projects, where needed
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient operation of the department and company
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources or related field or equivalent
5 years of business experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, or Learning & Development in a corporate environment
3 years demonstrated program management skills related to HR / Talent cycle
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills
Strong collaboration skills
Sense of urgency and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective internal customer/business partner relationships to achieve Talent Management objectives
Ability to understand complex global organization & interdependencies
using knowledge to influence & make talent program decisions
Ability to demonstrate strong business acumen in strategy, industry trends and best practices in the areas of Talent Management or Learning & Development
Innovative and proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise integrity and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations
Strength in reporting metrics/data analytics
Experience with HR processes and systems (such as Ceridian, Workday, Avature, etc.) and SAP or equivalent ERP
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint)