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Talent Management

The Talent Management Manager directs and oversees talent development/management initiatives, programs, and projects across the University; designs and implements inclusive talent management strategies aimed at developing and retaining talent; establishes assessment processes to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives; leads a team of talent management staff responsible for implementing talent management programs.

• Define talent management goals, strategy, and vision for the university; establish and align action plans, initiatives, and programs with the university strategic plan
• Manage a team of talent management staff responsible for executing action plans and projects that advance the talent management mission; identify strategic priorities and delegate tasks
• Oversee the design and implementation of talent management programs and processes including succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational development
• Lead the performance management process by guiding managers and employees in setting clear objectives, conducting performance reviews, and supporting continuous feedback; ensure performance management tools are used effectively across the organization
• Assess and identify opportunities to leverage performance management strategies to improve employee performance, development, and retention
• Oversee the development and delivery of talent management training and education throughout the University; adopt and integrate new technologies related to effective content delivery; manage the learning management system (LMS) and track program effectiveness
• Integrate industry best practices with talent management strategies and interventions including evidence based adult learning theories; evaluate and implement changes to current practices
• Provide expertise and consultation to HR partners throughout the University on talent management strategies; develop content to inform and engage stakeholders and leadership about talent management initiatives
• Partner with other HR professional services teams to ensure alignment of talent strategies across the organization; work closely with leadership to ensure talent strategies support organizational objectives.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improving talent management practices; make data-driven recommendations to HR leadership on talent acquisition, training needs, and performance management

Level:

– Manager

Base Description:

– Manages direct reports where primary duty is the management of a working unit.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing unit assignments. Reviews and guides work to ensure conformity to policy and effective approaches. Evaluates employee performance and recommend development opportunities. Demonstrates ability to coach employees. Presents and communicates key university indicatives and connects it to unit contributions. Provides broad guidelines. Develops, evaluates, enhances, and/or implements quality improvement practices. Recommends innovative solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Oversees a team (typically 4 or more; no fewer than 2) full
– time direct reports of individual contributors and/or first level supervisors.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Monitors and tracks department/area budget
– May plan, forecast, and/or assist in developing budgets
– May have final signature authority for specific area

Problem Solving:

– Encounters varied and complex problems
– Helps to develop creative and/or novel approaches to resolve problems that are difficult in nature but within limited scope
– Modifies, adapts, or refines guidelines if necessary to resolve issues or problems

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices and advanced working knowledge to determine appropriate work methods for the team
– Reviews completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach
– Delegates advanced tasks to others

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and various areas across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Communicates key university initiatives and how unit’s work contributes to their achievement
– Presents ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and uses persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00