Senior Talent Management Consultant

Xcel Energy

. Lead year-round talent planning, talent review, and succession planning processes across the enterprise .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $84,900 - $120,567 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent management, succession planning, and performance management, with a strong ability to analyze talent data and deliver actionable insights. Proven experience in designing development strategies and facilitating performance conversations to enhance employee engagement and leadership development.

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Talent ManagementSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementProject ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Talent ReviewQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisDevelopment StrategiesGoal Setting

Soft Skills

Consulting SkillsFacilitation SkillsRelationship-BuildingCredibilityTrust Building

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee EngagementLeadership DevelopmentStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead year-round talent planning, talent review, and succession planning processes across the enterprise
Partner with leaders and HR to assess bench strength, identify successors, and close readiness gaps
Design and deliver development strategies for high-potential and successor talent
Guide the enterprise performance cycle, including goal setting, quarterly connections, development planning, and year-end calibration
Support leaders and employees in setting aligned goals and maintaining performance conversations
Facilitate calibration and performance designation processes
Design tools and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate talent programs
Guide continuous improvement based on data and outcomes
Partner across HR and the business to deliver integrated talent solutions
Contribute to employee engagement and leadership development initiatives
Connect insights across programs to support employee and leader experience
Contribute to broader talent strategy and enterprise talent plan initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
5+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, HR consulting, or related roles
Demonstrated experience with talent review, succession planning, and performance management
Experience advising and partnering with leaders to translate business priorities into practical talent solutions
Strong consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to build credibility and trust with key stakeholders and leaders at multiple levels
Ability to analyze talent data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Expertise in project and change management
Ability to scope projects, incorporate stakeholder feedback, develop plans, and execute milestones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility