Talent & Performance Strategy Principal

The Cigna Group

. Lead the design and evolution of the enterprise talent and performance strategy .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeBloomfield • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $133,600 - $222,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent strategy, performance management, and organizational effectiveness, with a strong ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions. Proficient in leveraging data and insights to enhance employee experiences and drive enterprise change.

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Talent Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Management FrameworksExecutive CommunicationData-Driven Decision MakingAI-Enabled Solutions

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Hard Skills

Talent IdentificationSuccession PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessPerformance AssessmentLeadership DevelopmentCultural Framework DesignWorkforce ReadinessSolution DesignBusiness Case DevelopmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingStorytellingInfluencingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI SolutionsTalent Management SystemsPerformance Management ToolsData Analytics PlatformsHR Technology

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational PsychologyManagement ConsultingEnterprise ChangeEmployee Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and evolution of the enterprise talent and performance strategy
Shape performance management, including goal setting, assessment, calibration, talent reviews, and impact measures
Define leadership and employee expectations connecting business outcomes, culture, and Lead to One behaviors
Design integrated approaches for talent identification, development, succession, internal mobility, and workforce readiness
Translate business strategy into scalable talent, leadership, culture, and performance solutions
Identify cultural shifts and ways of working needed to support enterprise strategy and stronger performance
Partner with the AI Workforce Innovation lead on AI-enabled solutions for performance, talent, coaching, and employee experience
Use talent data, employee insights, and external research to improve decisions and simplify manager and employee experiences
Create executive-ready recommendations, frameworks, presentations, and business cases
Connect talent and performance strategy with workforce planning, learning, rewards, leadership development, and business needs across HR
Help create a connected talent system that makes it easier to assess, develop, move, and manage talent across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of experience in talent strategy, performance management, organizational effectiveness, management consulting, or a related field
Experience designing enterprise talent, performance, succession, leadership, or culture frameworks that support business outcomes
Strong consulting skills, including problem solving, solution design, executive communication, and storytelling
Ability to turn complex business needs and data into simple, scalable strategies and recommendations
Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional HR teams to influence decisions and deliver enterprise change
Comfort using data, insights, and technology to challenge current practices and improve the user experience
Bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business, or a related field (preferred)
Experience applying AI or emerging technology to talent, performance, coaching, or employee experience solutions (preferred)
Experience in a large, complex, or highly regulated organization (preferred)
Background that blends strategy consulting, talent and performance expertise, and human-centered design (preferred)
If working at home occasionally or permanently, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long term incentive plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Tobacco-free policy