Talent Management Specialist

Talent Management Specialist

The HR team is instrumental in the growth and evolution of Highlights for Children. Our mission is to support every member of the Highlights team in becoming their best selves, by creating a high performing culture that people aspire to join, where they desire to grow and choose to stay.

We are seeking a Talent Management Specialist who partners with the Director of Talent Development to support the execution of enterprise-wide talent programs and solutions that advance the business. In this role, you will operationalize and support the delivery of initiatives across areas of leadership development, performance management, team effectiveness, and culture and climate. Your goal is to ensure that employees have the necessary tools, resources, and support to achieve their professional goals and contribute to the organization’s success. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Support and execute activities and communication around our Annual Performance Feedback Cycle including goal setting, development plan execution, talent assessment, succession planning, and performance reviews.
• Maintain annual training calendar and execute program delivery, logistics, and communication to facilitators, attendees, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth running of learning programs 
• Assist in the facilitation of new hire orientation and 30/60/90-day learning workshops
• Support the content development and coordination of new manager onboarding and leader assimilations
• Evaluate and measure program effectiveness, and report on impact of learning programs and solutions
• Create and maintain internal talent process documentation, up-to-date learning materials, and accessibility of resources to empower self-service 
• Administer feedback surveys and analysis to drive continuous improvement and enhance the employee experience 
• Serve as subject matter expert on the system(s) supporting Talent Management and partner with HR Operations to update content, maintain data, and inform reporting/analytics 
• Provide consultation and support to the broader HR Business Partner team 
• Participate in HR projects as needed

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent management, HR, or a related role  

 Qualifications:  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Experience with implementing Talent Management practices and facilitating training 
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic recommendations
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) preferred