Senior Lead Talent Management

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. Serve as a subject-matter expert for core talent management practices, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, high-potential identification, career pathing, and related talent processes .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $154,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in talent management practices, including performance management, succession planning, and talent assessment, combined with strong project management and stakeholder influence skills. Proficient in applying data analytics to inform talent strategies and improve organizational effectiveness.

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Talent Management PracticesData Analytics ApplicationProject ManagementStakeholder InfluenceWorkday Talent Capabilities

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementSuccession PlanningTalent ReviewsCareer PathingTalent AssessmentSkills TaxonomyKPI EvaluationComplex Talent Programs DesignEmployee Skills Data AnalysisOrganizational Change Management

Soft Skills

Consultation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentOrganizational EffectivenessTalent ProcessesRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject-matter expert for core talent management practices, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, high-potential identification, career pathing, and related talent processes
Design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise talent management processes, tools, templates, resources, and operating guidance
Lead planning and execution for complex annual and cyclical talent processes
Establish work plans, coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and align stakeholders on requirements, decisions, timing, and outcomes
Contribute to enterprise skills-based talent capabilities, including skills taxonomy, proficiency definitions, governance, and alignment of skills to job profiles and career paths
Develop approaches for collecting, validating, assessing, and using employee skills data
Partner on Workday talent capabilities and configuration requirements
Translate talent-process needs into functional requirements and evaluate system-enabled talent practices
Apply talent and skills data to identify trends, capability gaps, and opportunities informing career development, internal mobility, succession planning, learning, and workforce planning
Lead complex talent projects from requirements definition and solution design through implementation, evaluation, and transition to ongoing operations
Develop executive-level summaries, recommendations, toolkits, presentations, and other materials
Establish, monitor, and evaluate metrics and KPIs for talent practices
Research external practices, emerging approaches, and workforce trends and recommend improvements
Build stakeholder alignment and influence adoption of recommended processes and solutions
Support the company's risk management and protection of systems and data integrity and confidentiality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Typically 12 years of experience or demonstrated portfolio consistent with experience required of the role
Demonstrated expertise in talent management practices such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, talent assessment, or related disciplines
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex talent programs, processes, or solutions across multiple stakeholder groups
Experience applying data and analytics to evaluate talent practices, identify trends, and develop recommendations
Experience leading complex projects or major initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders, dependencies, and organizational change
Demonstrated ability to independently translate strategic priorities and business requirements into scalable talent solutions
Strong consultation and stakeholder-influence capabilities
Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
Background and drug screen
Candidates must independently possess eligibility to work in the United States for any employer at the date of hire
Position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive plan
Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
Company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health, and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
Flexible Time Off for exempt salaried employees
Generous PTO for non-exempt hourly employees
11 paid company holidays
Paid volunteer day
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning support, including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work
Additional benefits described on the company Benefits page